Although Paulina Porizkova has always been the epitome of confidence and fearlessness on social media, her latest magazine cover has her in a whole new level of daring. And, according to Porizkova herself, she’s never felt better.
In the new cover for Elle Czech, the supermodel is seen facing the camera with nothing but silver paint covering her chest and torso. While sharing the new photos on Instagram, Porizkova shared her thoughts on deciding to go topless.
“I have done many covers this year I’m very proud of, but this one is special,” she began the caption. “Yes, I’m topless; but the silver paint on my skin is like an armor. The silver deflects darkness and reflects light – but allows me to feel everything.”
Porizkova continued, and hinted to why she’s always been so comfortable in her own skin. “I was brought up in a culture and time where nudity was common and absolutely accepted as a part of being human,” the Czech model explained. “I was never made to feel ashamed of an unclothed body, mine or anyone else’s.”
“So perhaps it stand to reason that as long as it is MY choice to undress, it actually makes me feel strong,” she continued. “It makes me feel like I have nothing to hide. This is where my power lies. Not the nudity per se, but the ability to show myself as I am.”
Porizkova continued, adding that her boyfriend, Jeff Greenstein, was her biggest cheerleader. “After this shoot, I asked my love, Jeff, how it made him feel to see me so exposed on a set. ‘You were the most powerful person in the room’ he replied.” Talk about supportive!
“And that is what I see in this photo,” she said. “A woman who is not ashamed for being exactly who she is. A woman who refuses to be shamed.”
“I do not feel like this woman every day,” she added, making us all sigh a breath of relief. “But this is the woman I’d like to become. The one who claims her space without apologies, without guilt, without shame, and – with or without clothes.” May we all feel the same!
Porizkova ended her caption thanking her and the magazine’s team, saying they captured “what I want to be when I grow up.”
In the comment section, fans of the model are obviously championing the moment. “Just so POWERFUL! What draws my attention the most isn’t the nudity but the confident strong look on your face!!” one user commented. “It’s projecting ‘I dare you to judge me.’ WOW! Now that makes you the most powerful person in the room!!!” We couldn’t agree more.
Before you go, click here to see which other stars got naked on camera.
