In June, 2015, I happened upon a video of the most fantastic costume. I spent an entire day searching for more information and imagery. The footage was taken from the Swarovski "Runway Rocks" catwalk event in 2008. The crystal-encrusted bodysuit, "Chimera", was designed by Spanish designers "Collado Garcia". No information was given on the model, and no better quality video was found.
There is a photo available on Getty, but it provides no clues. The description claims it is "a model"; "a model" is no help to anyone. [a small reminder that models are often expendable; mere frames for the "genius" fabric to sit upon; an argument for another day.]
My immediate suspicion was Anna Jagodzińska, but I didn't want to rest on assumptions. Model identification can be tricky. Lighting, makeup, age, (and in the case here) the structure of the garment may alter the shape and size of the model's features. I found no confirmation on whether this is Jagodzińska or not. However, after many hours of searching, I came across a model listing, that proved Anna Jagodzińska did indeed appear at the event, which may be enough to confirm her identity.
Until I find further information to the contrary, I am going to let it rest on my initial assumptions.
Along the way, I found the costume worn by other models, but since it was the specific 2008 video that arrested my attention, I found little interest in pursuing those other avenues.
context: https://twitter.com/oioiiooixiii/status/615264887867080705
video source: http://www.colladogarcia.co.uk/index2.html
image source: http://www.gettyimages.ie/detail/news-photo/model-walks-down-the-runway-at-the-swarovski-runway-rocks-news-photo/81532508
info: http://forums.soompi.com/en/topic/177992-swarovski-runway-rocks-fashion-show-0_0/
info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_Jagodzi%C5%84ska
further context: https://twitter.com/oioiiooixiii/status/615200018853699585
further study: https://youtu.be/Gcf5y9pEmCA
