Addison Gill

[shely]

Calvin Klein Fall 2009

wwd.com

 

[wednesdays child]

I like her... but maybe not so much here..

 

[youarearockstar]

Calvin Klein F/W 09.10

(catwalking)

I really think she's perfectly suited for this collection. Something about Addison's appeal is quirky and yet classic enough to stay true to Calvin. She looks sensational at the show, and despite the sheer number of new faces, she certainly stands out!

 

[miceghost]

oh man! so exciting. so happy for her!

 

[CharlottefromCA]

i think she looks great! Its a shame the show was swamped with new faces though, sort of stole her thunder, but she (along with Jac and Louise) def. stood out

 

[CarMELita]

Is this the first show for her so far? I recognized her on the catwalk and I was wondering if I just haven't before or if she started with Calvin Klein? I mean - what a start!!

 

[fadedcolours]

i think she looks great! Its a shame the show was swamped with new faces though, sort of stole her thunder, but she (along with Jac and Louise) def. stood out

I agree, it would've been more impressive if she was an exclusive experienced A-listers but I'll take what I can get.

I'm anxious to see what she'll be doing the rest of the season.

 

[fashiongirl28]

more Calvin Klein

style.it

 

[sedirea]

Im so proud of her. I think she looks great for her first time.

 

[HeatherAnne]

So pretty at Calvin, look forward to seeing more of her.

 

[mainstay]

Wow! What a start, and she looks SO good on the runway. I can't wait to see her in Milan and Paris!

 

[mainstay]

February 20th, 2009​

Addison made her runway debut walking exclusively for Calvin Klein in New York! Thanks to Addison we can see these cool backstage shots at the top show in NY. Addison is off to Milan, and we can’t wait to see what the rest of the season has in store!

chantalenadeau.com

 

[samanthay]

So great to see her walk Calvin exclusively! She looked wonderful!

 

[meganleigh]

so happy she was an exclusive at CK, she stood out among the new faces to me. i hope she is successful in europe!

 

[Child_in_time]

In terms of casting, the Calvin Klein lineup is the closest that the CFDA comes to eliciting an industry buzz akin to that conjured in Milan by the Prada exclusive début faces. Calvin reigns as a model's paramount American runway to land and is vigilantly and consummately cast by Maida and Rami -– the dynamic directorial duo known for consistently launching the season's most sought-after models at the show. This season they expertly elected Louise Maselis (16, Belgium –- winner of Elite Model Look 2008), Lindsey (17, American -– the first young woman of color to obtain a CK exclusive), and my radiant friend Addison Gill (16, Canadian -- winner of the second-annual V Magazine/Supreme Management "V A Model" Contest).
I originally met the spry and spirited Ms. Gill several months ago during her first jaunt to the big city over dinner with her lovely mother at Spring Street Natural in SoHo just before her book-building photo session with my dear friend, the superlatively talented young photographer Owen Bruce. At the time, Addison was still vying for the Visionaire modeling competition (which she eventually inevitably won) that saw the now-flourishing Amanda Laine reign Supreme in its initial run. And yesterday's Fall 2009 Calvin Klein presentation was the first major catwalk debut for the stunning bright-eyed and bushy-tailed newcomer who arrived stateside two weeks ago to rehearse her walk at the Supreme Management agency and have Paul Rowland snap his legendary polaroids. It was an honor to bear witness such a career-making (and frankly, life-changing) occurrence in a friend's lifetime and a pleasure to briskly catch up with the Chantal Nadeau protégé just prior to the show.
Do you ever become homesick while traveling? Do you bring any mementos or keepsakes from home with you?
I do sometimes, but I have my mom with me which helps immensely. Thankfully I can stay in touch with friends and family via emails, texts and such. In terms of momentos... at home I keep my favorite perfume –- DKNY Be Delicious –- and since I'm afraid to break it while I travel, I spray little cards with it and bring them with me on every trip!
How do you maintain your radiant complexion? Do you have a specific beauty ritual?
I drink lots and lots of water but I don't have a specific beauty ritual per se. I do however cleanse my face thoroughly each night before applying my moisturzing cream. I love my body-exfoliating loofah and for makeup I adore my Neutrogena MoistureShine Lip Soother Lipgloss in Glisten!
What will likely be your last thoughts prior to stepping out onto the CK runway?
Are my shoes on tight enough? Stand up straight... head up... don't look down... and own it!
And yes, unlike Sasha Pivovarova (whose broad shoe-strap came undone during the second showing) Addison's shoes were indeed faultless and gracefully fluttered down the catwalk without a hitch.
papermag

 

[JordanB]

She looks great at Calvin Klein. Of all shows in NYFW to be in as a new model.. that is probably THE one to want to be in.

Love that both contest winners in the past 2 years are Canadian .

 

[shely]

backstage at Calvin Klein



vmagazine.com

 

[iperlchen]

Gianfranco Ferré FW09

Catwalking.com

 

[mainstay]

^ Amazing!

 

[samanthay]

^Indeed!! Addison looks wonderful at GF