Believe in Yourself & Your Dreams Will Come True
Meet this month’s cover star Cristal / @cristalplayboy_official
Photographer Mike Cohen / @Mikecohenphotos
Such an absolute honor to have you on Playboy! What’s a typical day in your life like? Thank you for the invitation and this amazing experience. It’s a real honor to be on the cover of Playboy once again. It’s a real gift from God and a blessing. I thank all my fans because thanks to you I’m here.
What’s one defining moment in your career so far? The most beautiful things in my life always happen by accident. I remember the feeling of excitement when I received an invitation to the first Playboy. An unforgettable feeling. Then came the next invitation from Playboy and now I can reveal that there will be more in the future and other magazines, interviews, my guest appearances in artists’ video clips. all this helped me believe in myself, in the fight against complexes, but above all, interacting and working with all these wonderful people photographers, models, and musicians created me as an artist and I decided to start my own perfume brand which is created entirely by me and the scents are inspired by my memories from traveling to my magical places and my cosmetic brand to leave some kind of legacy and be able to fulfill my dreams about a foundation supporting young talents and people with autism.
How do you stay true to yourself in such a competitive industry? One of the most important lessons I have learned in my life is: be true to myself. This means not just in my personal life, but at work, too. Quite a few people have challenged me over the years, saying that you can’t run a business based on personal values. But I completely disagree. You need to identify the opportunity, act on it, and not give up until you have a solution.ry not to change under pressure from others be yourself be authentic and natural. my basic value is respect and loyalty. I treat others the way I would like to be treated.
If your life were a movie, what would the title be? If my life were to be a movie, it would definitely not be one, it’s a ready-made script for a TV series. Every day of my life is like one episode. The title was invented by my friend.„Cristal – blonde dowager reigning queen” Honestly we can talk in terms of not if my life was a movie but my life is a movie. The road that has never been strewn with roses. Everything I have achieved I owe to my determination, persistence, strength of character and hard work. Every day so much happens that life surprises me all the time. My life is like a rollercoaster – everything is always spectacular if the fall is powerful and painful if the triumph is also in great style. Nothing has ever been normal standard like with other people. Every day is ready material for a book or an episode of a series on Netflix. and believe me you would wait impatiently for the next episode.
What’s your favorite guilty-pleasure snack or meal? Mmm.. frozen yogurt with fruit and pistachio sauce is divine. I go for long Nordick walks so I can eat what I want.
How do you unwind and recharge after a busy day? I take an aromatic candlelight bath accompanied by my favorite classical music, Macha tea, it’s a real ritual for body and soul.
What has been your favorite project or collaboration to date? For sure Playboy it all started with him he opened the door to international fame, participated in many photo shoots and interviews for travel magazines meeting wonderful people. Founding a cosmetics brand. Playboy gave me wings. It’s an unforgettable experience that I will remember for the rest of my life. Thank you for this wonderful gift from God. I never dreamt that one day I would be in Playboy, it’s a blessing. It’s like a fairy tale, how an ordinary girl from a small town in Poland, who had to overcome many hardships throughout her life, ends up on the cover of Playboy. My biggest dream has come true. The Playboy invitation has helped me believe in myself even more. It has given me a lot of hope and belief that everything is possible and the world is waiting for me. An unforgettable experience that I will remember for the rest of my life. Thank you.
How would you describe your personal style? A Blend of Comfort and Sophistication. I approach to fashion mirrors my outlook on life-balancing practicality with elegance. While I gravitate toward casual, sporty ensembles in daily life, I embrace refined glamour when the occasion calls for it. My style is comfort-infused with a touch of decadence. For me fashion isn’t just about appearances; it’s a way to express my evolving journey.
Is there a dream brand or platform you’d love to work with? For years I have had a great fondness for the Louis Vuitton brand, it is an icon of style for me. Just as my grandmother was once for me. She infected me with love for this brand, it is the story of my grandmother’s youth interwoven with war memories of her emigration and return to Poland with all her belongings locked in a Louis Vuitton trunk, which we found together in a dark corner of the basement as children. It has always been with me, later as a coffee table and a designer piece of equipment. I still have it today. The same story also applies to my perfumes, these are the scents of childhood, one of them I will recreate my grandmother’s favorite scent. The essence of omnipotence is locked in a retro bottle. It was my grandmother who told me that if I work hard, one day I will buy myself a Louis Vuitton bag. For years I have been a loyal collector of accessories of this brand, an ambassador and guest invited to special Louis Vuitton shows, I pose for photos with accessories of this brand, and I even appeared on the cover of Playboy. I am currently focusing on my perfume brand „JustFetish by Joanne” In the future, l intend to continue designing home decoration accessories and interior design, which I have done before when decorating my hotels.
Which piece of clothing makes you feel confident and empowered when wearing it? I think that an elegant classic suit with my long red nails and red lipstick. I know what impression it makes on people lol. Generally, I wouldn’t focus so much on the elements of clothing here, but my red nails, the color, length, and shape of which are the same, unchanging over the years, are the key elements of clothing that people often pay attention to. They are my characteristic distinguishing mark, hehe. I can even be in a tracksuit for a walk in the park and everyone always compliments my manicure, very often even women. I feel well-groomed and dressed when I have a perfect manicure.
What legacy do you hope to leave behind in your field? I want to go down in history as an icon of style and class, a person with a great appetite for life, I think that I am already becoming an inspiration for people that it is worth believing in dreams because you just have to believe in yourself and start fulfilling them. I believe that the recipe for success is hard work and determination. I am an example that the concept of impossible does not exist, starting from the covers of Playboy to the covers of the most prestigious magazines. Additionally, I have developed my cosmetic brand focusing on perfume design, which was immediately picked up by the leading magazines on the market, making my perfume brand “JustFetish by Joanne” recognizable on the market. Currently, I have already appeared on several covers of magazines with bottles of my perfumes, and I already have more invitations to the next ones, as well as invitations to participate in perfume shows in the USA and Europe. I want to leave behind this beauty locked in a bottle. My perfume will take you to all those memories and places you would like to return to. And that makes us rich, our memories.
Thanks for taking the time to speak to us, do you have any last words or advice for our readers? Be your natural self don’t try to change under the pressure of others. Even if stones land on your face every day, be strong and fight adversity, think positively. I am the best example that the impossible is possible. In moments of failure, don’t waste time analyzing your mistakes. They are your lesson for a better future. Take time to find a solution. Be brave and try hard If you don’t try you won’t drink champagne. Stay strong and believe yourself and your dreams will come true. Thank you for spending this time getting to know me. Always sending you Love and best wishes.
