I don't want my children to ever think that food is taboo. Karen Elson childfoodtaboo Change image and share on social
The interesting thing with fashion is that it's really a massive daydream. Karen Elson daydreamfashioninterest Change image and share on social
I've been in a New York City-based cabaret for the past seven years called The Citizens Band. It's possibly one of the most brilliant things I've ever been involved with. Karen Elson bandbasebrilliant Change image and share on social
I would go home and be this insular girl who listened to music and brooded in her bedroom. Karen Elson bedroombroodgirl Change image and share on social
Even though I have lived in the States since I was 18, in my head I am still very British, and I do have this romance for towns in Middle America that nobody gets to see. Karen Elson americabritishhead Change image and share on social
I feel like somehow I'm living my life mentally in reverse. It's taken me to my 30s to feel relaxed and comfortable in my skin. I think I'm going to be dancing on tables when I'm 50. I really hope I am. Karen Elson 30scomfortabledance share on social
As scary as it is, I like making real, direct eye contact with people from the stage. In a sense, it's like modeling: that feeling of locking in and projecting some kind of emotion to try to captivate people. Karen Elson captivatecontactdirect share on social
I knew I had more in me than just standing up and having my picture taken... Being in the studio, I have to have an opinion. Karen Elson knowopinionpicture Change image and share on social
Being a model, you're always the product of somebody else's vision. Karen Elson modelproductvision Change image and share on social
I am obsessed with the Great Depression and with former showgirls - and the Victorians - the idea of wistful, dark romance. Karen Elson darkdepressiongreat Change image and share on social