Paris Runway Official Presents: Olga Kusmuk - The model who will walk at Paris Fashion Week
Grace, depth, and purpose define Olga Kusmuk, a Ukrainian-born model whose story bridges two worlds... medicine and fashion. From saving lives as an emergency doctor in Ukraine to pursuing her dream of walking international runways, Olga’s path is one of courage, transformation, and unwavering belief in destiny.
From Medicine to Modeling
Before stepping into the world of fashion, Olga lived a life dedicated to healing others. “In Ukraine, before the war, I worked as an emergency doctor and saved people’s lives,” she shares. “It was a special period in my life where I had dreamed of helping people since childhood, just as I dreamed of being a model. I once thought it was unrealistic, but no matter what, in life we will always be where we should be.”
Today, Olga balances her time between working three days a week at a biotech company and pursuing her modeling career. The rest of her days are devoted to family, self-development, and wellness which is a balance that reflects her belief in beauty, kindness, and harmony.
The Purpose Within
Olga’s philosophy on life is as elegant as her presence on the runway.
“A purpose can be given from birth, it can be discovered through a search, it can change with you, or it can be completely unconscious. And each option has its own truth.”
Her mission is simple but profound: to bring beauty, kindness, and harmony into the world.
Dreams of the Big Four
Professionally, Olga’s goal is to walk the runway at the Big Four Fashion Weeks - New York, London, Milan, and Paris and to experience Haute Couture firsthand. She also dreams of being published in leading global fashion magazines and running her own media platform.
“I want to start my own column called ‘Model Talks,’ where I share stories about the life of a model, and later host my own posing and model walking classes,” she says. “I want to be a part of the fashion community... not just as a model, but as a voice within it.”
Rooted in Resilience
Born in Ukraine during the 1990s, Olga’s early years shaped her into the grounded and empathetic woman she is today.
“Those years were not easy for anyone,” she reflects. “But they taught me to work hard, never give up, and always see something bigger and deeper in people, in nature, and in life.”
Her upbringing, surrounded by family traditions and time spent outdoors, fostered both strength and sensitivity.... qualities that now translate beautifully through her modeling.
A Model with a Message
Olga’s view of creativity speaks to her poetic soul:
“To create means bringing a piece of your manifestation into this world.”
And her personal motto encapsulates the heart of her journey:
“Dreams must come true.”
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