A wise woman once said, “We’re all born naked and the rest is drag.” With the spring 2025 collections allowing women everywhere to explore all facets of their being, V invited ten timeless beauties, both familiar and first encounters, to come as they are and allow themselves to transform—proving that our door will always be open for new classics to shine through.

Camille wears necklace TIFFANY & CO., Jean Schlumberger by Tiffany & Co. Ninety-two Stone necklace in platinum and gold with diamonds, Trousers CELINE by Hedi Slimane

Below, we asked each cover girl about timelessness, beautiful people, and the idea of perfection.

V MAGAZINE: What do you consider to be timeless?

CAMILLE OPP: Timelessness is something that stays relevant, that makes a forever impact on a culture—whether it’s fashion, art, music, ideas, etc.

V: What was the spark that first made you want to be a model?

CO: I remember this specific trip to New York with my parents coming from Florida in 8th grade when I was 13. We went to Times Square, and after seeing all the billboards, I told my parents that I wanted to be up there one day. I remember getting goosebumps looking around at the different campaigns with all the iconic supermodels. I was scouted with my first agency a couple of weeks after I got back from that trip, while I was playing in a volleyball tournament.

V: If you could only choose one item in your closet, what would you say is your most precious heirloom? 

CO: My most precious item is one of the first rings my dad ever gave my mom. My dad gave this to my mom on one of their anniversaries and she wore it for years. I’ve kept it close the past few years and now consider it my favorite good luck charm. I usually bring it when traveling or when I have a big job for positive energy and to feel my parents are with me. 

V: What everlasting fashion history moment/memory burns the brightest in your mind?

CO: An iconic fashion history moment for me is the finale for Alexander McQueen’s Spring/Summer 1999 runway show during London Fashion Week. In the performance—artistically directed by McQueen himself—two robots spray-paint Shalom Harlow’s white dress in yellow and black while she turns on a rotating platform. It was so incredible and beyond its time. 

V: In the fast-paced world of fashion, what is one thing you think will always be in demand (regardless of trends)?

CO: I think one thing that will always be in demand—despite the constant changing and shifting of the industry—is quality accessories. For me, some of my most coveted items are my bags, watches, and shoes. These accessories can completely elevate a look no matter what you’re wearing. 

Camille wears Françoise pinstripe wool flannel jacket, Mia pleated plastron and knot in silk crepe shirt, bowtie CELINE by Hedi Slimane

V: What makes a person beautiful?

CO: What makes someone beautiful goes way beyond physical appearance. Beauty lies in someone’s authenticity and confidence. When a person truly embraces their personal qualities and characteristics without any pretension, they radiate a special energy that can truly draw people in.

V: Who do you consider to be the most beautiful person you know or admire?

CO: This is a hard question. I consider every person in my life to be the most beautiful and admire them all. For now, I’ll focus on three special women that I absolutely adore: my mom, and my two best friends (and sisters)—Erin and Leah.  My mom is my biggest role model and has taught me so much to help me become the person I am today. She has the biggest heart and has shown me the meaning of unconditional love. My two best friends, Erin and Leah, exude an aura around them that is rare to find nowadays; they have been there for me through every high and low in life so far, and I’m so grateful to know and grow with them.

V: Do you put much thought into creating the “perfect” look when getting dressed for the day? What do you feel most beautiful in?

CO: Honestly, putting the perfect look together is simple: it consists of having the right staple items that can be used in many different outfits. I love a good blazer or bomber jacket, a simple thin leather belt, classic loafer, white tank, black trousers. All you need is a few simple items like these, and you can create all different types of looks. I feel the most beautiful when I’m most comfortable, which is usually wearing a baseball hat, sweatpants, and a tank top.

This cover story appears in the pages of V153: now available for purchase!

Photography Inez & Vinoodh

Fashion Genesis Webb & Hunter Clem 

Creative Director / Editor-in-Chief Stephen Gan

Model Camille Opp (The Lions)

Hair Eugene Souleiman (Streeters)

Makeup Fulvia Farolfi (M+A Group) using Chanel Beauty

Manicure Juan Alvear (Opus)

Production John Nadhazi, Michael Gleeson

Art Director Marc Kroop

Retouching Stereohorse

Lighting Director Jodokus Driessen

Digital technician Brian Anderson

Stylist assistants Amelia Murphy, Angelina Khachaturyan, Mary Joyce McFarland, AJ Grove

Makeup assistants Robert Reyes, Jessica Marisol, Leisa Kanienberg, Taisha Paquiot

Hair assistants Pamela Baumgartner, Christine Moore, Sevil Tai, Miwako Urasugi, Sergio Estrada, Tomoko Kuwamura, Jonathan M. Rackleff

Manicure assistants Vito Pelleccia, Louise Corbet

Bookings director Goran Macura