British new face Charlie James was scouted shopping in East London and has been modelling full-time since spring 2014.
The 17 year-old, who enjoys singing and playing the ukulele in his free-time, made his international catwalk debut in January 2015 walking for Tom Ford, Ermenegildo Zegna, Gucci, Valentino, Raf Simons, Maison Margiela, Juun J and Dior Homme. In March 2015 he walked as part of the Chanel FW15 catwalk show.
Charlie’s editorial credits include Dazed & Confused, The New York Times, 7th Man, GQ Style China and Hero Magazine.
Q&A STATS AGENCIES
Age: 17
Birthplace: St Helier, Jersey
Ethnic Origin: British
Nickname: Doodles
How were you scouted: I was shopping in Stratford and Josh Rudd asked if I wanted to become a model and I said yes then I went into the agency the next day.
What’s your best feature: My jawline
Top 3 beauty/grooming products: Lynx body spray
Your favorite fragrance: 007
What’s been your most lavish purchase?: Shoes
Hobbies: Singing and playing my ukulele
Fitness Regime: I go to the gym twice a week
What was the last movie you watched?: Ace Ventura Pet Detective
What was the last track you listened to on your iPod?: Walking with Elephants by Shakka & Frisco
What is your biggest fear?: Not being able to live my dream
What is your dream country to visit?: Jersey, where I was born
If you were not modeling, what would you be doing?: Probably still at college
If you got to relive one day in your modeling career it would be…: The Christian Dior show in Paris
If you could swap lives with a celebrity who would it be? Jim Carrey
How would you describe happiness? An uncontrollable smile
Who has been the most influential person in your modelling career to date? Fellow models Tommy Marr and Matthew Holt
If you could be on the cover of any magazine, it would be: 7th Man
What’s the funniest thing that has happened to you on a shoot?: I can’t remember. I always get into funny situations on shoots!
What was the last thing to make you cry?: I can’t remember, it’s very rare that I cry
What’s your favorite fashion city and why?: Paris or New York
Who are your idols?: Bear Grylls, Jim Carrey and Steve Irwin
What was the last dream you remember?: I was trapped in a hospital and the doctors were taking all of my blood
One word to describe yourself: Funny
Instagram handle: @charliejamesmodel
How much money would you need to shave your hair off? £1000
Height: 6’1″ | 185cm
Chest: 36″ | 92cm
Waist: 29″ | 74cm
Shoes: 9 UK | 43 EU
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Blue
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