Happy New Year, great having you as our cover model to begin 2026. How was your holiday? Thank you – it’s an honor to begin the year with Ellements. My holiday was intentionally quiet. I’ve learned that stillness is a form of power. I used the time to reflect, reset, and reconnect with what truly matters so I could enter 2026 clear, grounded, and ready. Ready to kick in the second part of The Simonetta Lein Show Season 7.
As the new year begins, what creative or professional goals are you most focused on achieving? This year is about depth. I’m focused on building projects that are meaningful, not just visible – content that has impact, conversations that matter, and ventures that align with purpose. Expansion is important, but integrity comes first.
Is there a new direction you’re excited to explore this year – whether in fashion, content creation, or entrepreneurship? Yes, intersection. I’m exploring where fashion, technology, well-being, and storytelling meet. I’m excited about creating experiences and brands that don’t just look beautiful, but feel intentional and restorative.
How do you plan to evolve your brand while staying true to the identity your audience already loves? Evolution doesn’t mean abandoning who you are, it means refining it. My audience values honesty, strength, and substance. As I grow, I bring them deeper into my thinking, my values, and my creative process. Authenticity is the anchor.
Are there any dream collaborations or milestones you’re hoping to accomplish in the coming year? I’m drawn to collaborations that expand consciousness, whether that’s with visionary designers, global platforms, or innovators who are redefining culture. The milestone I care most about is creating work that lasts beyond trends.
What does success look like for you this year, both creatively and personally? Success looks like alignment. Creatively, it means producing work that feels true. Personally, it means peace, health, and clarity. I’ve realized that real success is living fully without compromise.
Your Instagram aesthetic is instantly recognizable. How did you develop your personal style, and how has it evolved over time? My style evolved the same way I did, through experience. It began as expression, then became intention. Today, everything I wear reflects confidence, simplicity, and meaning. Fashion is my language, but authenticity is my signature.
Fashion trends move fast, but style is timeless. How do you decide which trends to embrace and which to skip? I ask one question: Does this feel like me? If a trend enhances my voice, I’ll explore it. If it distracts from it, I let it pass. Trends come and go; identity stays.
Your followers often look to you for inspiration. What do you hope people feel or take away when they see your content? I hope they feel empowered. Inspired to think independently, to trust themselves, and to live more consciously. If my content reminds someone of their own strength or possibility, then it’s done its job.
Fashion can be deeply personal. Is there a piece in your wardrobe that holds special meaning for you, and why? Yes, pieces that mark moments of courage. Outfits worn when I chose myself, when I said no to compromise, when I built something without permission. Those garments carry memory and meaning beyond aesthetics.
How do you balance authenticity with the commercial side of being a fashion influencer? I don’t separate them. I only collaborate with brands and projects that align with my values. Authenticity isn’t a strategy-it’s a filter. If something doesn’t resonate, I walk away. That clarity protects both my audience and my brand.
Looking ahead, where do you see your career going, and what’s next for Simonetta Lein beyond 2026? I see my career becoming more expansive and more intentional at the same time. Beyond 2026, I’m focused on legacy-building platforms, brands, and conversations that empower others and contribute something meaningful to culture. This is just the beginning.
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