Angelika Lagator is a German fashion model, born in Germany and spending most of her life there. Her roots trace back to the beautiful town of Trilja in Dalmatian Zagora. She entered the fashion world at 20, discovered by a fashion scout in Mannheim, where she lived and her family still resides.
She completed her studies in sports medicine at a top university in Heidelberg, after which she engaged in fashion capitals, starting with Milan. Three years ago, she fulfilled a lifelong dream by moving to her favorite city, Split, by the sea. From there, she travels for filming and shows, maintaining a thriving international modeling career for 18 years.
Angelika Lagator has lived and worked across nearly all continents and numerous cities, including New York, Miami, Cape Town, Milan, Athens, and Istanbul. Her passion for traveling and exploring cultures aligns perfectly with her profession. Alongside modeling, she earned a master's degree in kinesiology from Heidelberg but worked in the field briefly. Her entry into fashion was serendipitous—a chance encounter with an agent led to a modeling contract, a career she hadn’t anticipated would last into her late thirties.
Initially, modeling was a way to earn pocket money during college. It wasn’t until she graduated that she fully committed to it as a profession at the age of 25, which is relatively late in the modeling world. Yet, she continues to thrive at 38, securing more and better engagements than in her twenties, convinced of a long future in the industry, health permitting.
Angelika has faced various stereotypes about modeling in her country, such as misconceptions that it involves escort work, is unsustainable as a livelihood, or is reserved for young girls who must constantly diet. Initially, she felt the need to justify her profession and sometimes felt ashamed. Over time, she gained confidence and pride in her career, disregarding the well-meaning advice from her parents and society to pursue a different path.
Proud of her career, Angelika Lagator loves her work and finds it deeply fulfilling. She notes the sadness of people working in jobs they dislike just to make ends meet. People are often surprised by her age, attributing her youthful appearance to genetics, a healthy lifestyle, and her commitment to physical and mental wellness. Having played professional basketball before studying kinesiology, she emphasizes the importance of sports and a healthy diet for physical and mental health, not just weight loss.
Despite misconceptions, Angelika maintains that her healthy lifestyle is a personal choice, independent of her modeling career. She incorporates daily physical activity, spiritual growth through meditation, visualization, and affirmations, striving to stay positive and avoid negativity.
A typical day for Angelika Lagator starts early, even on days off, around 6 AM. She begins with 20-30 minutes of meditation, followed by drinking lemon water or organic apple cider vinegar, journaling, reading, or listening to a podcast. She exercises, usually doing yoga, running, or beach workouts, and then has a healthy breakfast like oatmeal with fruit. The first hours of her day are dedicated to self-care, after which she addresses professional responsibilities like emails, updating her portfolio, managing paperwork, and maintaining her Instagram profile, crucial for modeling jobs today. Models, she notes, have significant behind-the-scenes responsibilities beyond shoots and fashion shows.
