TSUNAINA—MANIA—WE ARE SALIVATING

TSUNAINA— Our latest model muse and Instagram obsession makes a visit to her page an experience comparable/equivalent to getting comfortably lost in an art museum (our pick would be The Louvre)—only the mastermind behind the feed is quite the work of art herself.  

Tsunaina, dubbed the “Avatar” of the modelling world, is most sought-after for her flawlessly porcelain skin, oh-so-desirably full lips and most notably her unconventional nose structure—obliterating traditional beauty and modelling standards with every step of the runway during London Fashion Week at only 5”5 last year.This street scouted model is all about the aesthetic. Tsunaina’s Instagram feed is carefully crafted to perfection in a particular sequence that goes as follows: two rows of real life photos and artwork on the left columns that blend seamlessly into selfie’s and professional headshots on the right— a different kind of art with Tsunaina’s very own face as the canvas.With a following of 235K, it’s not hard to tell that we aren’t the only ones obsessed with this abstract beauty. A while back, Tsunaina highlighted working with photography legend, Tim Walker, on her Instagram stories, and understandably so—considering the fact that her feed could very well serve as a mood board for Walker’s next shoot. It’s no wonder Tsunaina is the perfect fit for Walker’s unparalleled uniqueness.

@patmcgrathreal x @tsuninia // photo by @desiree_mattssonhair by @styledbyraquel

Makeup mogul and self-made billionaire, Pat McGrath, has even christened Tsunaina as one of her coveted #McGrathMuse’s. The model’s distinct facial features are a makeup artists’ dream—serving as the perfect base for unorthodox looks to be brought to life. As art and fashion enthusiasts, Dauphine finds Tsunaina’s Instagram at the crossroads of both—while rebelliously diverting from the norms of product pushing and vintage camera filters from Instagram influencers.In the midst of a sea of oversaturated faces and feeds, we’ve found a gold mine for the art-lover at the end of our long search for something fresh and fit for Dauphine.  Giving you all the inspiration you crave to satisfy your aesthetic needs, while still serving looks—Tsunaina’s feed is truly art in every form. So, let’s take a collective sigh of relief—the answer to all of our “PLEASE GOD, SAVE US FROM THE BASIC”PRAYERS have been answered.

Words by Lauren Knowles | laur.ca