You’ve seen her on runways for Derek Lam, Victoria Beckham and Alexander Wang over the past few days of New York Fashion Week. Tonight, 20-year-old Julia Nobis walks in Proenza Schouler, and stars in their current spring 2013 campaign. When she’s not in front of the camera, Brooklyn-based Nobis focuses on college courses in medicine.
Where are you from?
Sydney, Australia.
What time do you usually get out of bed?
I normally get up around 7 or 8.
Do you have a special routine to prepare for fashion week?
I’d be lying if I said I did. I try to prepare for it every season and every season it just sneaks up on me. Always catches me by surprise.
What’s your favorite restaurant in Manhattan?
I never go out in Manhattan these days. Well actually I just never go out; and if I do, I’m never the one to decide where to go.
“Downton Abbey” or “Game of Thrones”?
“Game of Thrones”! Nothing like a bit of sex, violence and drama to brighten your Sunday night.
What’s the beauty product that you can’t live without?
Moisturizer. Any kind will do; I just need to always moisturize.
What’s your favorite job to date?
(laughing) Definitely not the one where I was covered in seafood.
What’s your go-to carryall bag?
Alexander Wang backpack. My entire life fits in there.
Give us a tip for taking the best photo.
Keep your chin up.
Converse or Superga?
Converse.
Describe your perfect day off.
A day that I had off work and didn’t have to study instead!
How do you know you’ve made it?
I don’t know if I have.
What’s on your iPod Shuffle these days?
I’ve been listening to a lot of classical lately I guess, and Gorillaz is always a go-to for me. A whole lot of Australian hip-hop too. Haha, I guess I’ve been a little homesick.
And finally, what are you most excited about during New York fashion week?
The end. I really need to do laundry and clean my apartment and just haven’t had time this past week.