Unbridled Ambition: Introducing Malaysian model Elana Nair

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Model Elana Nair on finding her stride, embracing her roots, and the art of becoming.

Photography by Chuan Looi. Concept & art direction by Khairani Ramli. Styling & text by Abdul Aziz Draim. Elana Nair wears looks and accessories from the Ralph Lauren Collection Fall ’25.

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Silk georgette dress; calfskin corset belt; and calfskin boots, from Ralph Lauren.

 

In an industry often criticised for superficiality, Nair offers something rather more substantial—a reminder that the most compelling stories emerge when authenticity meets ambition.

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Creative director: Abdul Aziz Draim
Senior art director: Khairani Ramli
Lifestyle editor: Syameen Salehaldin
Hair: Ckay Liow
Make-up: Khir Khalid
Model: Elana Nair (The Models Lab KL)
Production assistant: Syazrel Boharin
Photographer’s assistants: Max Ong, Pan Cheong, Zi Xin, Eugene Teoh, Wan Xing, Xue Ni.
Shot on location at 3Q Equestrian Centre, with Millie’s Girl (white horse) and Ecuador PSL  (black steed). Special thanks to Jeana Goh.

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