Meet three fresh faces in the Australian modelling industry
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOE BRENNAN
STYLING BY HUW WARD
HAIR AND MAKEUP BY YUKA MATSUI
TALENT BY PEOPLE AGENCY
PRODUCTION BY SPENCER ADAMS
WORDS BY IZZY WIGHT
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It’s no secret that the Australian modelling industry is small. With our fashion sector constantly growing, popular local models will often reach saturation point. Seemingly overnight, they’ll be the faces featured in every campaign, shoot and runway show – but with every established model, there’s an emerging talent breaking new ground.
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Stylist Huw Ward and photographer Joe Brennan wanted to capture three of People Agency’s rising stars in action. Clad in ’90s-esque denim and pieces from local designers like Alix Higgins, Christopher Esber and Esse Studios, April, Quinalani and Sam answer rapid-fire questions.
April Rose
Socks on or off when you go to sleep?
On! However, they always end up off. My subconscious must be anti-sock.
What’s the last song you listened to?
‘Bad Habit’ by Steve Lacy
Your dream clients to work for?
Miu Miu and Jaded London.
Favourite movie?
Everything Everywhere All At Once.
Go-to outfit?
Nike Air Force 1s, Carhartt brown pants and a baby tee.
Something you couldn’t live without?
Music!
What’s one thing that surprised you about the modelling industry?
How friendly the models are!
What’s the first thing you do in the morning?
Wonder where my socks are.
Who would play you in a biopic?
Amandla Stenberg
Quinalani
Socks on or off when you go to sleep?
Socks off, [they’re] too uncomfortable on!
What’s the last song you listened to?
‘What You Know Bout Love’ by Pop Smoke.
Your dream client to work for?
Giorgio Armani or [walking a] runway in Europe.
Favourite movie?
Law & Order SVU! [I have] no favourite movies.
Go-to outfit?
A two-piece set and knee-high heeled boots. [I’m] dressing to impress.
Something you couldn’t live without?
Mmm, Afrobeats.
What’s one thing that surprised you about the modelling industry?
The number of team members and the amount of work and time needed to create a shoot.
What’s the first thing you do in the morning?
Check my phone.
Who would play you in a biopic?
Winnie Mandela.
Sam Wilson
Socks on or off when you go to sleep?
Socks have to be off when I’m sleeping.
What’s the last song you listened to?
‘New Money’ by Calvin Harris and 21 Savage.
Your dream client to work for?
Aimé Leon Dore. I really like their styles.
Your favourite movie?
Interstellar. It has one of the best soundtracks, in my opinion.
Go-to outfit?
Activewear, particularly Gymshark.
Something you couldn’t live without?
My family.
What’s one thing that surprised you about the modelling industry?
[I’ve been] surprised by how connected everyone is within the modelling industry.
What’s the first thing you do in the morning?
[I head] straight into the shower, have breakfast and plan the day out.
Who would play you in a biopic?
I can imagine Ryan Gosling playing me.
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