Show notes
Today we talk with legendary supermodel Cindy Crawford and dive into her iconic career. We discuss photo shoots, the evolution of her modeling journey, her stance on authenticity in fashion, and the collaborative nature of high-profile shoots. We hear from Cindy about her experiences with notable photographers, her transition into business with Meaningful Beauty, and the importance of betting on oneself. We also highlight memorable career moments, including her ventures with Playboy and MTV, and reflect on the lasting impact of her contributions to the fashion industry.00:00 Introduction00:31 Cindy Crawford: The Iconic Supermodel01:34 The Smart Model: Cindy's Intellectual Side04:03 Collaborative Storytelling in Fashion06:13 Advocating for Authenticity in Modeling14:22 The Birth of Meaningful Beauty21:13 Starting a Business at 3922:08 The Playboy Decision23:13 Navigating High Fashion and Commercial Work25:24 The Impact of Iconic Photographers28:08 The Evolution of Fashion Shows32:20 Reflecting on a Successful Career36:19 Gratitude for the Fashion Industry38:35 Credits and AcknowledgementsUnder the cover is a production of Knockout Beauty Media Group and Audily. Writer and host is Cayli Cavaco Reck. Guest booking is by Paul Cavaco and Lindsay Hannon. Audio and video production is by David Woje. Photo research is by Kate Hill. Our executive producers are Cayli Cavaco Reck and Paul Cavaco at Knockout Beauty Media Group, and Matthew Wells, Lindsay Hannon, and David Woje at Audily.Special thanks to Meredith Honig, Jessica Alpert, and John Perrotti at Rococo Punch. And Rachna Shah, Jamie Karp, and Jenna Provencher at KCD. For photos and more details on the series, follow:Under the Cover Podcast on InstagramSubstack at Under the Cover.If you liked the series, please leave us a review and as always, don't forget to tell a friend. IMAGE CREDITSDan AlloccaAllureApple TV+AppleTV+Missan HarrimanKevin AucoinBellazon.comHarry BensonBobbexJeremy BrodbeckBen BrookbankChanelEric CharbonneauCharlotte WalesHelena ChristensenConde NastPatrick DemarchelierAlan DennyArthur ElgortEverett CollectionFame Flynet PicturesFlickrRon GalellaGeorge MagazineGeorge Michael FreedomDennis GotsJust JaredPaul LangeRoger LegelLife MagazinePeter LindberghPaul MasseyMeaningful BeautySteven MeiselMet GalaMTV House of StyleMuse MagazineHelmut NewtonNorth Western UniversityRaphael PavarottiPepsiPlayboyRindoff PetroffPutti Media ReformationRevlonHerb RittsRizzoliRoutemastersAdam ScullShutterstockVictor SkrebneskiMichael ThompsonVanity FairVehicle SpotterVersaceVintage New DailyVogueWhat the Frock