Her Own Rhythm: Nadal de Vries

Nadal de Vries belongs to a generation rewriting the codes of beauty—less rigid, more reflective, and deeply personal. With roots in the Netherlands, a formative chapter in Paris, and a sense of belonging found in New York, her journey traces the geography of modern fashion itself.

leggins BALENCIAGA
skirt ADAM LIPPES
top STYLIST OWN

AY: You work across runway, commercial, and editorial—do you gravitate toward one, or is it all about the team?

NV: I love the variety. Being able to move between different types of work keeps the job exciting. Every environment asks something different from you—runway, editorial, commercial—and I like that challenge. But what makes a project special is definitely the people.

AY: You were born in the Netherlands, began modeling in Paris, and eventually made your way to New York—how did each of those places shape not just your career, but your sense of self?

NV: Each city shaped me in a different phase of my life. In the Netherlands, I was still a kid—playful and carefree—and that shaped how I see the world. Paris was the first time I really had to stand on my own. It was exciting but also intense. I was very young, suddenly navigating castings and the fashion world on my own, and it taught me independence very quickly. New York is where I finally felt at home. After traveling around Europe, I loved the energy of the city and how international it is. Everyone comes from somewhere else, so you never really feel like an outsider.

dress NORMA KAMALI
tights FALKE

AY: How do you maintain a healthy relationship with food and movement?

NV: For me, it’s about balance and variety. I like to switch between different types of movement—Pilates, yoga, padel—so it never feels repetitive. Food is similar. I love experimenting with recipes and finding ways to make them nourishing while still enjoying them.

AY: You’ve spoken about a deep interest in nutrition. Was that born from personal necessity or professional pressure?

NV: It started quite naturally, but also from personal experience. At certain moments in my life, I had to become more aware of how food affects the body, and that made me curious about nutrition. I noticed that when you eat well, you simply feel better—and when you feel better, you also look better. Everything is connected. That curiosity eventually grew into a deeper interest in nutrition, ingredients, and understanding where our food comes from and how it supports overall wellbeing.

AY: In building Juice Haus, what did you learn about leadership?

NV: For me, leadership is really about building the right team. It’s important to create an environment where people feel supported, valued, and also challenged to grow.When people enjoy what they do and feel part of something meaningful, that’s when the best work happens.

top and skirt QUINE LI
leggings BALENCIAGA
bracelets ALEXIS BITTAR

AY: In an industry obsessed with youth and immediacy, how do you think about longevity—both as a model and as a founder?

NV: I think the fashion industry is slowly changing, and I love seeing more age diversity on the runway. Inclusivity—whether it’s age, background, or body type—is something I hope continues to grow. As a founder, longevity for me is also about education and community. I love helping people understand more about what they’re eating—why certain foods nourish you and how they affect how you feel. Often, people buy something without really knowing why it’s good for them, and I hope to help change that.

That curiosity eventually led me to create Juice Haus, where that philosophy comes to life.

bracelets ALEXIS BITTAR
top QUINE LI

AY: What does discipline mean to you now—punishment, devotion, or a form of self-respect?

NV: For me, discipline feels more like self-respect. It’s about showing up for yourself—through movement, through the food you eat, and through the habits you build. Discipline isn’t punishment; it’s a form of self-care.

AY: You recently designed a women’s capsule collection for Padel Haus. What drew you to the intersection of sport and modern femininity?

NV: Living in New York, I see how much women rely on activewear throughout their day. It has to work for movement—whether that’s yoga or padel—but also feel effortless enough to wear afterward. I wanted to design pieces that feel strong, comfortable, and confident—something that moves naturally with a woman’s life.

coat TORY BURCH
skirt OCCHII
tights FALKE
shoes SCAROSSO

AY: Who inspires you creatively right now?

NV: I’d love to shoot with photographers like Cass Bird or Lina Tesch. Their images feel powerful but still very natural, which I really admire.

I’m also very inspired by Stella McCartney and the thoughtful way she approaches sustainability in fashion. For me, the future of fashion and beauty lies in creativity with consciousness. I’d also love to collaborate with a beauty brand that values healthy skin, ingredient transparency, and sustainable packaging.

In the end, Nadal de Vries’ story is about staying connected—to her body, her curiosity, and her evolving sense of purpose. There is an understated confidence in that approach, a refusal to separate beauty from wellbeing or ambition from awareness. And in that balance lies something undeniably contemporary: a woman defining success not by expectation, but by how deeply it resonates with who she is becoming.