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, 2023Text Dazed Digital Lana 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.TrendingElla Devi is the 18-year-old fashion intern pissing off Trump’s AmericaWith a heady mix of political and fashion content, the NYC creator has riled up the conservative press with her incisive TikTok takesFashionBeautyClaire Drake’s beauty affirmations: ‘Never be afraid to be a hot mess’MusicIs London nightlife ‘so back’? PolaroidArt & PhotographyThree Dazed Clubbers on documenting a complete digital detoxFashionTimothée Chalamet: Watch the Beautiful Boy take on the beautiful game Art & PhotographyThe weird, wiggly universe of Icelandic artist Ásta Fanney SigurðardóttirBeautyNude awakening: Meet the young people embracing naturismBeautyHoroscopes May 2026: It’s a money month, so expect a surprise windfallBeauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and eroticaEscape 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