5 minutes with Du Juan
Butterboom: Who would you say is your inspiration?
Du Juan: It would definitely have to be my parents. They supported me throughout my 9 years in ballet dance, since I was eight. They were still supportive when I switched to modelling, knowing that I would always be away from home for work.
Butterboom: What was the first show you ever did and how old were you at the time?
Du Juan: It was in the year 1999 when I was 17. Someone came to my dancing school and looked for tall girls to walk on a fashion show. Back then, I didn’t know anything about fashion shows so when the music came on my mind just went blank and I just began walking. Thanks to my ballet training, I was already comfortable using my body to express myself.
Butterboom: If you weren’t a model what would you be?
Du Juan: I would definitely be a ballet teacher, no doubt.
Butterboom: Who’s your favorite designer this season?
Du Juan: For Spring/Summer 2010, I’m especially impressed with Roland Mouret, he makes absolutely gorgeous dresses.