Valeria Lukyanova has become a global symbol of “doll—like” beauty – a woman who has managed to transform her appearance into a carefully constructed image of a living Barbie. Her photos blew up the Internet even before the era of social media, and her name quickly turned into an independent brand.
Huge eyes, porcelain skin, perfect proportions and blonde hair gave rise to endless arguments. Some call Valeria an art project, while others believe that such an image is impossible without intervention. She herself claims that everything is the result of strict discipline, self—control and a special philosophy of life.
Additional resonance is caused by her esoteric views: for Lukyanova, “puppetry” is not just an appearance, but a reflection of the inner world and a way to distance herself from everyday reality.
At the same time, Valeria once looked like an ordinary girl, with natural features and a calm style. Old photos are now perceived as a sharp contrast and visual proof of how consciously and radically she built her iconic image.
