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net-a-porterNATALIA MONTERO
Since making her runway debut in FW18 for Parisian powerhouse Balenciaga, 21-year-old Colombian model Natalia Montero has fronted a campaign for the label and walked for industry heavyweights including Prada, Chloé and Calvin Klein
I’VE FOUND MY FASHION FAMILY. Modeling has allowed me to meet so many amazing women from all over the world; it’s always so nice meeting other women on set who understand the job and speak the same language as you. I find [Dominican model] Lineisy Montero so inspiring – I met her at a Prada casting and was totally star-struck.
AS A CHILD I WAS A TOMBOY. I wanted to be outside playing soccer with my brothers. My mom sent me to modeling school when I was little but I only lasted a few days, then ten years later I got signed to an agency. Walking the runway is my favorite part of the job. The first show I walked was Balenciaga, which was also my first time in Paris and my first time on a plane.
RIGHT NOW, I’M LIVING OUT OF A SUITCASE. My plan is to move to New York but, at the moment, work is so busy that I’m flying all over the world for jobs. I grew up in the wonderful city of Cali in Colombia; when I’m away from home I miss my family, the food – it’s so good – but most of all my pets. I have two dogs and a cat – I make my mom send me pictures of them all the time.
WRITING POETRY RELAXES ME. When I’m feeling lonely or I’ve had a bad day, I take some time out, listen to music and start writing. I find it really therapeutic.
As a Colombian I'm SUPER stoked about Natalia. I feel this will be her season.
JW Anderson, fall 19 menswear.
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