Daniela Pestova | 1990

Photography by: ELLEN VON UNWERTH @ellenvonunwerth

Born in the Czech Republic, Daniela Peštová started her modeling career after moving to Paris and signing with Dominque Caffin of Madison Modeling Agency. She later moved to New York where her career skyrocketed, landing a contract with GUESS in 1990. The blonde beauty embodied ‘90s glamour with her sultry pout and expressive gaze, making her the perfect fit for photographer, Ellen Von Unwerth’s, classic monochromatic style.

Since her work with GUESS, Daniela has gone on to grace the covers of top magazines GQ, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, Glamour and Shape. 1n 1994 she became L’Oreal’s spokesperson and graced the cover of Sports Illustrated in 1995, 2000 and 2006.