Photographer Alejandro Pérez Torres – Fashion Editor María Rodríguez – Model Elliot Aitken at Viva Model Management – Grooming Xabier Celaya – Photographer Assistant Filippo Barttoleti and Sophia Orong – Fashion Assistant Arundhati Chauhan and Alexia de las Heras – Interview by Melania Musci
Would you tell us the story of your very first casting?
My first casting was for a London Fashion Week show. I’d gone into the agency to practise my walk and had been overthinking it to the max. Then I signed in, looked around the room at about 40 demi‑gods, and instantly forgot everything I’d rehearsed.
If you could take on a role other than being a model when you’re on set, what would it be?
The photographer. I do some street photography in my free time and I adore it. It’s incredibly rewarding when you look back at a shot you’re proud of.
Top Bianca Saunders – Trousers Denzil Patrick / Shirt Denzil Patrick – Jeans Guess
Do you have any creative hobbies?
My dream is to get into film, specifically casting, so I try to make and watch as much as I can. I sometimes dabble in scriptwriting — nothing Universal needs to worry about — but I enjoy it. And I also do some photography, as I mentioned before.
What does your ideal breakfast look like?
Two sausages, two strips of bacon, two hash browns, two eggs, two slices of toast, two tomatoes, two beans. The true model diet.
Jacket Stone Island / Top Simone Rocha – Trousers Stone Island
Are you the type who’s always running late or always perfectly on time?
If I’m meeting someone one‑on‑one, I’m usually always on time. If I’m meeting a group, my timing becomes…more flexible.
Do you prefer listening to music or to podcasts?
Mainly music I honestly couldn’t imagine life without it. But if I’m doing a long task, a cheeky podcast can make time fly.
Up: Top Simone Rocha – Trousers Stone Island / Down: Top and Shirt Alexander Yetman – Shorts Bianca Saunders / Right: Jacket and Trousers Guess Jeans – Shoes Puma
What’s the one thing you can’t travel without?
Following on from the last question: headphones. If I’m on time, I can easily make myself late by running back to grab them, because I can’t handle travelling without them.
In your opinion, what’s the worst fashion trend ever invented?
I love clothes and I love when people dress well, but I’m not a fan of the idea that someone is ‘cool’ just because they dress well. Some of the coolest people I know just throw on whatever they have — and vice versa. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve met someone considered really cool purely because they have good outfits.