Imogen Morris Clarke

[CarMELita]

I was wondering if this is Imogen at Mulberry FW 09?
source: wwd.com

 

[la.vie.in.mode]

i'm positive that it's her

 

[iperlchen]

I think that's Marloes Horst actually.

Imo's looking good in NY!

 

[Nils]

3.1 Phillip Lim - Runway - Fall 09 MBFW
NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 18: A model walks the runway at the 3.1 Phillip Lim Fall 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in the Tent at Bryant Park on February 18, 2009 in New York City.

 

[Atelier]

A model walks the runway at the Milly By Michelle Smith Fall 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in the Promenade at Bryant Park on February 18, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images for IMG)

 

[nijuyanah]

^ Hmm... that looks more like Sophie Srej to me, non? Anyways: I LOVE Imo at Phillip Lim she's too cute with that wig haha

 

[nijuyanah]

Backstage at Phillip Lim - with her tremendous smile

and details from the show:

style.com

 

[stefanelle]

She was looking the best at Phillip Lim! Even though I'm not a big fan of the wig, it's looking supercute on her, especially with the eye make-up! She's has such a doll face!

 

[Atelier]

A model walks the runway at the Ports 1961 Fall 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in the Promenade at Bryant Park on February 19, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for IMG)

 

[stefanelle]

Vera Wang F/W 09.10 NYC

style.it

 

[stefanelle]

backstage Vera Wang

style.it

 

[shely]

Ports 1961 F/W 09.10

wwd.com

 

[Child_in_time]

It's no secret: PAPERMAG –- okay, specifically Mr. Mickey and I -– are utterly smitten with refined English Rose Imogen Morris-Clarke! We were one of the first to hop on the Imogen bandwagon in Summer 2007 upon stumbling across Louis Park's super kawaii Vogue Girl spreads and initially proclaimed our intrigue during her illustrious Spring 2009 début Fashion Week: apparantly sparking a trend, considering a mere seven days later the New York Magazine team also caught the drift of her ebullient grace and fetching wit. However we're hardly alone in our Imogen endearment; in fact while sharing a car today from the Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti presentation to the Narcisco Rodriguez show with a very prominent fashion magazine editor, the entire ride's confab pertained to his rigamarole booking the in-demand Miss Morris-Clarke. Although her heartfelt aspirations may be to become an actor or writer, Imogen has already scored the superlative S/S campaigns of D&G, Miu Miu (alongside Katie Holmes and recent papermag interviewee -– and her close amie –- Katie Fogarty), and Topshop (accompanying last week's chit-chatee [link] Constance Jablonski). We have already witnessed Imogen's kittenish carriage en personne this week at the likes of Carolina Herrera, Altuzarra, United Bamboo, DKNY, Jill Stuart, Barbie, Verrier, Jason Wu, and BCBG and caught up with the ladylike Londoner backstage at Erin Fetherston for the down-low on the hardest-hitting of issues: namely performing crazy acrobatics to scare people dans le métro and the important role of flour in muffin-baking!


What makes you laugh uncontrollably?
The things that make me laugh are always the most obscure: like something weird that I see or a stupid joke between friends. I always get the giggles at the most inappropriate of times...


This week marks the opening of Chadwick Tyler's acclaimed (and stunningly ethereal) gallery exhibition, Tiberius; can you share with us a bit about your experience shooting the "farm kid" dust bowl-esque series?
I love shooting with Chadwick because there is this unspoken energy between the whole team. I was made up with dirt on my face and he told that me I looked a bit like Oliver Twist, then we just took it from there! The great thing about that shoot was that there were no boundaries –- at one point , I was eating dead flowers!


When did you first know that you wanted to be a model?
Actually, I wanted to be an actress!


Do you ever become homesick while traveling? Do you bring any mementos or keepsakes from home with you?
I miss London and my friends and family dearly, but I talk to them a lot on the phone which helps me cope. And I have this gold key chain necklace of tremendous sentimental value that I bought in London for 50 pence that I wear everywhere.


What is the greatest number of castings/go-sees that you have undertaken in one day?
I think the record was somewhere between 20-25. It certainly guarantees a great night's sleep!


Any fun Fashion Week anecdotes or stories thus far?
This season I really have to work on my organizational skills: this week alone I've left my phone, necklace, jacket, scarf and heels all around the city. At one point I even had to borrow another girl's heels that she threw to me just prior to stepping into the casting!


What is the most stressful aspect of castings? And the best part?
For me, the most stressful aspect is making it there on time. The best part is when a designer or casting director responds well to you or you make a real connection with someone.


Your recently released Ben Toms and Jean-Baptiste Mondino editorials have garnered rave reviews; how do you personally communicate the photographer's vision through the images?
I try to get a feel for what the photographer is seeking: whether that is through talking to them or looking through and researching their past work. Each photographer has a completely different style and I just try to incorporate that vision through my movement and expression.


What are your hobbies or otherwise hidden talents that may surprise people?
Well I mentioned that I love acting, but something else that I did a lot when I was growing up was soccer... I was such a tomboy! Oh I also have strangely double-jointed legs and can bend them around each other. I often do it to scare people on the subway!


While traveling abroad, what do you like to do in new cities? Where are your favorite places to shop in the fashion capitals?
In new cities, I like going to the local traditions as opposed to the overpopulated tourist areas. Food and clothing markets are a favourite, as well as old buildings or a city's unique metropolitan features. My favourite place to shop is on Brick Lane in [my hometown of] London... but I also love New York and the boutiques in Paris.


How would you describe your personal style?
Very mixed. At home I tend to wear biker boots, oversized T-shirts, dresses, and the like; however for modeling its a simpler version of that -– with a LOT of black and grey. Can't go wrong with black!


What are your last thoughts prior to stepping out onto the runway?
My mind goes completely blank.


Which (current or former) model do you think has the fiercest runway strut?
Carmen Kass is amazing. I also love Jourdan Dunn's walk: she always looks so fierce yet beautiful on the runway.
What do you consider to be your "big break"?
The Spring/Summer 2009 shows. It was my first season and before that I had merely done test shoots in London.
What have you learned about yourself from the modeling industry?
That you can't please everyone or be what everyone is looking for... you can only do your best. I feel extremely lucky to be working with such creative and talented people –- so I just take everything as it comes instead of trying to read too deeply into anything.


How do you keep yourself entertained backstage?
I hang out with other girls –- chatting or taking pictures. Sometimes I bring a book to read or some schoolwork... although I can't say that the latter is very entertaining!


How do you maintain your radiant complexion? Do you have a specific beauty ritual?
Not really. Same as most girls, plenty of water and sleep is essential. My skin also gets very dry so I use a simple moisturizer once or twice a day.


What is your favorite meal of the day? How would you rate your cooking ability?
So hard to choose! I love breakfast but am never very hungry that early in the morning. Lunch is probably my favorite. As for cooking, I'm appalling! I make flubs like making muffins and forgetting to put in any flour.


Who do you trust more than anyone else?
My mum and my friends.


What are your absolute favorite fashion magazines?
V, Vogue Paris, i-D, Vogue Italia, and Dazed & Confused.

...Designers?
So hard to choose! At the moment I love Phillip Lim; his 3.1 clothes are really beautiful yet functional.


What is your favorite fairy tale, and why?
Snow White. It was the first play that I acted in when I was five years old. I think I was a dwarf.


What do you consider to be your greatest achievement thus far?
In life: Maintaining a clear perspective and keeping my priorities in order. In modeling: It is yet to be released!
papermag

 

[indiecindie]

she reminds me of sophie buxton.

 

[nijuyanah]

Lovely interview

 

[la.vie.in.mode]

^yeah she's really lovely and seems very centered

 

[Lamia]

She is a a smart girlThanks for the interview

 

[mariemaud]

She's got an editorial in Mixte by Karim Sadli





mariemaud.canalblog.com

 

[stefanelle]

Thanks for the interview, I like the way she aswers

Thank you, mariemaud, for posting the ed from Mixte She's looking amazing, lovely with wet hair She's also doing amazing poses again! I love the way she poses, like a kinda innocent girl, with a strong personality though. She seems to play like poor child what I absolutely love

 

[fashiongirl28]

her showlist from New York fashionweek
total : 16
3.1 Phillip Lim
Altuzarra
Barbie
BCBG Max Azria
Carolina Herrera
DKNY
Erin Fetherston
Jason Wu
Jill Stuart
Milly By Michelle Smith
Mulberry
Philosophy By Alberta Ferretti
Ports 1961
United Bamboo
Verrier
Vera Wang

16 for her
good luke in europe for her !!!
Thanks for posting Mariemaud