Photography Charlotte Wales, styling Robbie SpencerFashion / NewsFashion / NewsExposed! Lana del Rey’s secret past as a knitted poncho modelKnitting is a dangerous hobby for a woman like her to have – but she has itShareLink copied ✔️August 29, 2023August 29, 2023TextDazed DigitalLana Del Rey - spring/summer 2017 Is there no end to Lana del Rey’s talents? Not only is she our greatest living songwriter (arguably the greatest artist working in any medium, living or dead), but old photos have emerged that shine further light on her past as a model – in this instance, showing off a line of rather snazzy knitted ponchos. The photos, which were dug up by TikTok user @tawnyfiberarts earlier this month, show Lana del Rey modelling in a book titled 24 Ponchos: Cozy Chill Chasers You’ll Love to Knit. Funnily enough, the book wasn’t published until 2013, well after Lana was already a huge star, but the photos are thought to have been taken much earlier — probably at some point during the early 00s, when she was still in her Lizzie Grant era and modelling on the side. While it’s a very different aesthetic to that which she established later in her career, something of the classic Lana sultriness shines through. Her eyes seem to say, “let me knit you like a poncho, let me hold you like a baby…” Above, you will find some highlights from a profoundly significant moment in fashion history. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MOREFashion East AW26 took us on a treasure hunt to south LondonIn pictures: Behind the scenes at Masha Popova’s LFW comebackBACARDÍIn pictures: Manchester’s electrifying, multigenerational party spiritThevxlley smashes its London Fashion Week debut (literally)BAFTAs 2026: All the best looks from British film’s biggest nightSalomonWatch a mini documentary about the inner workings of SalomonGhostly figures plagued the runway at LUEDER’s London showTolu Coker takes the throne at London Fashion Week AW26Central Saint Martins’ graduating class came in hot for 2026KNWLS is going ‘ballistic’ for AW26Nightlife icon David Hoyle talks Heated Rivalry and cruising in MuglerMeet the buzzy CSM grad who’s already dressing EsDeeKidEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy