I was discovered:
Firstly when I was 14 standing at the bus stop coming home from school. My friends were like “that guy is looking at you” but I thought nothing of it. Next thing I know I had a card for Premier but I didn’t follow it up. It wasn’t until I was down Oxford Street a little while later someone else from the agency scouted me too so I thought “okay, I’ll give this a go.” I called, had a test shoot and here I am.
Before I was modelling I was:
In school and just doing average teenage stuff I suppose. I was thinking about pursuing fashion journalism, which I find funny because I then got scouted so I’ve ended up working in the fashion industry but in a side I didn’t expect to. When I finish school I’m going to give modelling a go full time and see what happens.
When I’m not modelling I’m:
Revising at the moment, as I’m doing my exams. When I do have spare time I like playing Wii fit and watching Come Dine With Me with all my friends. Well it’s more like Come Dine At Mine because I have a BBQ so I supply the BBQ and my mates bring the food. Unless it’s my turn to cook! Oh and painting my nails, I’ve got this new Barry M Crack nail vanish. Love it!
Fashion Week shows I walked in last season:
I didn’t do many as I was concentrating on my college work but I did do Topshop, Issa, Roksanda Ilincic and closed for Holly Fulton. Next season I want to do all four show seasons including Milan. Exciting but scary!
Show I would love to walk in:
Vivienne Westwood. Her shows are lively and I love all the clothes. It’s also because I like her as a person. I always see her on the underground or riding her bike!
Photographer I would like to work with:
Inez Van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin. I’m interested to see how they work together on a shoot and I really like their pictures.
My favourite item of clothing is:
Trainers! I can’t live without them, I would die! I hate high heels- I only own one pair, which I got from the agency.
A person in fashion that inspires me is:
I really admire Katie Grand because she went to Central Saint Martins and she has done a number of things over the years not just stuck to the one.
Best fashion moment so far:
Opening Loewe and walking for Marc Jacobs. I was so scared and excited, all at the same time.
Interview & photography: Francesca Prudente and Gary Salter