The Sustainable Model Series
Short Conversations, Big Impact
Discover new and amazing people in the world of fashion through our thought-provoking Instagram interviews. Fashion industry icons, insiders and models talk candidly about the opportunities and challenges they have faced in the past and give great advice as to how to tackle them.
Join the discussion live on Instagram TV, or listen to past interviews below.
Andrea Ventura
Petite Model and Model Coach
We had an insightful conversation with petite model and model coach Andrea Ventura about challenging the status quo and redefining what it means to be a model.
Andrea shared the best modelling advice she’s received, the networking strategy she used when she began her modelling career, why models should have multiple streams of income, and much more.
Interview recorded on 15th July 2023
Marty Gottlieb
Fashion Photographer
We had the pleasure of speaking with fashion photographer Marty Gottlieb about building a strong modelling portfolio.
Marty shared how a model can figure out what images they need for their portfolio, what he does to ensure a photo shoot runs smoothly, and how to spot red flags before agreeing to shoot with a photographer.
Interview recorded on 17th June 2023
Aimée Kwan
Actress, Writer, Model, and Creator
We had a lovely conversation with model, actor, writer, and creator Aimée Kwan about navigating social responsibility and using your influence for good.
Aimée shared why having the right people in your corner is important, how you can influence others in a sustainable way, and how the acting and modelling industry can improve when it comes to Asian representation.
Interview recorded on 27th May 2023
Maddison Lynn
Model Mentor and Founder of Maddison and Company
We had a wonderful conversation with, model mentor and founder of Maddison and Company, Maddison Lynn about guiding parents of child models in the fashion industry.
Maddison shared questions parents should ask before accepting a job on their child’s behalf, how parents can speak to their child about rejection, and the importance of parents assessing the people their child works with on set or at a show.
Interview recorded on 30th April 2023
Charlie Dupont
Model and Founder of Nomatribe
We had the pleasure of speaking with Charlie Dupont, model and founder of model consultancy platform Nomatribe about navigating the complexities of model-agent relationships.
We discussed how Charlie’s modelling experience impacted her work as an assistant booker, what models and bookers misunderstand about each other and why, and how hiring a model manager could improve how models and bookers communicate.
Interview recorded on 26th March 2023
Anna Oris
Model, Actress and Influencer
We had a lovely conversation with model, actress, and influencer Anna Oris on how to get outside of your comfort zone and be in control of your career.
Anna talked about her experience with moving to the US, how she has learned to overcome rejection, and how making connections and building a network has helped her be successful in her career.
Interview recorded on 12th February 2023
Greg Geffrard
Intimacy Professional
We had the pleasure of speaking with intimacy professional Greg Geffrard about creating a safer workplace in the modelling industry.
Greg shared how intimacy professionals help create and facilitate safer workplaces, how models can approach the conversation of setting boundaries with confidence, and how agencies can ensure their models are informed and safe ahead of a shoot or show.
Interview recorded on 29th January 2023
Ashia Amavè
Model and Digital Designer
We had a wonderful conversation with model and digital designer Ashia Amavè about the myths and advantages of commercial modelling. We discussed what “look” is most suitable for commercial modelling, what to avoid when developing a commercial modelling portfolio, and how to show up to work as your best, most authentic self.
Interview recorded on 19th November 2022
Kit Costello
Model
We had the incredible opportunity of speaking with model Kit Costello about personal branding in the modelling industry. Kit shared how to figure out your unique selling point, who they turn to for personal branding inspiration, and why it’s important to do things on your own terms.
Interview recorded on 16th October 2022
Daphne de Baat
Model
We had the pleasure of speaking to model Daphne de Baat about career longevity in the modelling industry. She shared why staying authentic is so important, how to move through the different stages of your modelling career, and how to set a strong foundation in order to have a long-lasting career.
Interview recorded on 17th September 2022
Imran Kaur Rai
Model
We had a wonderful conversation with model Imran Kaur Rai about exploring side hustles and work-life balance. She shared how her side hustle makes her a better model, why finding a side hustle that inspires you is important, and how she manages her time wisely.
Interview recorded on 24th July 2022
Shivani Honwad
Attorney and founder of The Law Firm of Shivani Honwad LLC
We had an eye-opening conversation with attorney Shivani Honwad about US work visas and green cards. Shivani shared how she began working with models and others in the fashion industry, explained important work visa and green card application terms, and how agencies can better support models during the application process.
Interview recorded on 10th June 2022
Moe Stuck
Model and Entrepreneur
We had a remarkable conversation with model and entrepreneur Moe Stuck about fair payment in the modelling industry. Moe shared the lessons she’s learned during her career when it comes to fair payment, how to effectively communicate about your money with a modelling agency, and how to discern if your modelling agency is being transparent about your payments.
Interview recorded on 29th May 2022
Jamie Chamberlain
Model and Writer
We had the rare opportunity to speak with two incredible guests on The Sustainable Model Series. We spoke to Slay Model Management founder and model director Cece Asunción and model and writer Jamie Chamberlain about transgender representation in the fashion industry.
Cece Asunción
Founder and Model Director of Slay Model Management
Jamie and Cece explained how they built a strong agent-model relationship, how brands can improve the ways they communicate with models and agencies, and shared advice for new faces in the modelling industry.
Interview recorded on 3rd April 2022
Nicole Doswell
Founder of Models Of Color Matter and Diversity and Inclusion Advocate
We had the incredible opportunity to speak with Nicole Doswell, diversity and inclusion advocate and the founder of Models Of Color Matter about casting and production in the fashion industry. We spoke to Nicole about what makes a great model, what casting for a show is really like, and how brands and agencies can ensure their diversity and inclusion efforts make a meaningful impact.
Interview recorded on 24th February 2022
Polina Malanova
Mother Agent and Co-founder of ATTNTN Management
We had the pleasure of speaking with Models Trust advocate, mother agent, and co-founder of ATTNTN Management, Polina Malanova about modelling in Asia. Watch to hear Polina speak about her transition from model to mother agent, share 3 things all models should do before signing with an agency in Asia, and a lot more.
Interview recorded on 29th January 2022
Najah Mansur
Model, Photographer, and Martial Arts Instructor
We sat down for a conversation with model, photographer, and martial arts instructor Najah Mansur about self-advocacy in the modelling industry. Najah shared why practicing saying “no” is so important, how being a photographer has made her a better model, and the importance of surrounding yourself with positive and supportive people.
Interview recorded on 11th December 2021
Zoë Markos-Thresher
Model
We sat down for an amazing conversation with model Zoë Markos-Thresher about practicing mindfulness in the modelling industry. Zoë shared how yoga has helped her be more mindful, why setting boundaries is so important, and how she makes time to rest.
Interview recorded on 5th November 2021
Lillian van der Veen
Model and Nutritionist
We sat down for a conversation with Lillian van der Veen about body image and nutrition in the modelling industry. Lillian shared her tips for healthy eating, how a model’s eating habits impact their overall health, and ways to combat a negative body image.
Interview recorded on 9th October 2021
Celia Sears
CEO of Show Division
We sat down for a conversation with Show Division CEO and Models Trust advisor, Celia Sears, about redefining backstage education in fashion. We talked about her role in changing and improving backstage education that includes all skin tones and hair textures, why diversity and inclusion go hand in hand, and how all models should use their voice to ignite positive change in the fashion industry.
Interview recorded on 8th September 2021
Alba Fernández
Curve model, Lifestyle Blogger, and Actress
We sat down for a conversation about size inclusivity in the modelling industry with curve model, actress, and lifestyle blogger Alba Fernández. We talked about the challenges she's faced as a curve model, what markets she found most size-inclusive, and how to work on self-confidence.
Interview recorded on 23rd August 2021
Rupert Adams
Investment Management Partner
We sat down for a conversation with Models Trust advisor and finance expert Rupert Adams to speak about personal finance in the modelling industry. Rupert shared why models should negotiate everything, how to avoid getting in debt by tracking expenses, and the fundamentals of personal finance.
Interview recorded on 29th July 2021
Sarah Bledsoe
Model Consultant and Founder of The Modelkind
In The Sustainable Model Series this month, we sat down with model consultant and founder of The Modelkind, Sarah Bledsoe. We delved into the business side of the modelling industry, as well as her journey from model to agent to consultant, and why the business side of a models career is important for their success.
Interview recorded on 21st June 2021
Sophia Daw
Associate at Harbottle & Lewis and Models Trust Partner
We sat down with Harbottle & Lewis associate Sophia Daw for a conversation about navigating contracts in the modelling industry. We discussed how models can amend their contracts, what models need to know about IP rights, and what Harbottle & Lewis is doing with Models Trust to protect models.
Interview recorded 19th May 2021
Claudia Wagner
Model and Founder of UBOOKER
We sat down with model and founder of UBOOKER, Claudia Wagner for a conversation about entrepreneurship in the modelling industry. We discussed why it’s important to try things outside of your comfort zone, her journey to becoming an entrepreneur,
and how the fashion industry can better support models.
Interview recorded 26th April 2021
Brana Dane
Model and Activist
We sat down for a conversation with model and activist Brana Dane to discuss her journey to self-empowerment, her work as an activist, and why it’s important for models to find a passion beyond modelling.
Interview recorded 19th March 2021
Nyasha Matonhodze
Model and Activist
We sat down for a conversation with model and diversity advocate Nyasha Matonhodze to discuss her decade-long career as a model, what motivated her to start speaking about diversity and inclusion in fashion, and how models can advocate for all minority groups.
Interview recorded 20th February 2021
Roger Martin
Chairman and CEO of Humans Against Trafficking and Models Against Trafficking
We sat down for a conversation with the Roger to discuss the dangers of human trafficking in the modelling industry. Watch this interview to learn how you can educate your community and protect yourself from traffickers online.
Interview recorded on 29th January 2021
Antoinette Beenders
Senior Vice President of Global Professional Artistry at Aveda
We sat down with Antoinette and discuss the relationship between models and a creative beauty team, as well as Antoinette’s top tips for models.
Interview recorded 4th November 2020
Lisa Bryant
Director & Show Runner
We sat down with Lisa Bryant, an expert in the criminal mind who has over 25 years of experience as a Director, Executive Producer, and Showrunner. Lisa is passionate about exposing the truth on social injustice issues and exposing them to the world, her repertoire of documentaries include Unspeakable Crime: The Killing of Jessica Chamber and GONE: The Forgotten Women of Ohio. Our interview with Lisa focuses on the grooming of young people and what drove her to work in this area. Watch this four-part docu-series.
Interview recorded 8th September 2020
Part 1: Abuse in Sport. WATCH HERE
Part 2: Abuse occur in the workplace. WATCH HERE
Arizona Muse
Model and Climate Activist
Environmentalism, sustainable fashion, mindful travel and biodynamic farming: Arizona Muse is a model on a mission to save our planet.
Listen to our inspiring Ambassador, Arizona Muse, share her helpful tips for models breaking into the industry, as well as some golden nuggets on how to make your wardrobe more sustainable.
Interview recorded 30th July 2020
Renée Mittelstaedt
Modelling during the pandemic dissected and explored by Renée Mittelstaedt Model & Founder of The Pivot NY, an organisation that encourages models to anticipate their career pivot through job shadowing, remote work, and internships.
Interview recorded 21st July 2020
Tamara Ralph
Co-Founder and Creative Director of globally recognised fashion house Ralph & Russo.
We are joined by Tamara Ralph, an inspiring voice in the fashion industry as we discuss the launch of Ralph & Russo and the future of the brand in a post COVID-19 world.
Interview recorded 13th July 2020
Charlotte Clark
Co-founder of INCA Productions.
INCA Productions is the creative event production agency behind a host of diverse projects including the British Fashion Awards, The Serpentine Summer Party and many other clients such as Cartier, Breitling, Anya Hindmarch and Gareth Pugh Studio. Together with Charlotte, we explore how the events industry is adapting to the new normal.
Interview recorded of 19th June 2020
Ms. Mallis is widely credited as the creator of "Fashion Week" in New York City in 1993 under the auspices of theCouncil of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), where she served as Executive Director for 10 years.
Hailed as the award-winning creator of New York Fashion Week, Fern Mallis has been called an industry titan, fashion doyenne, and the godmother of fashion. She is an accomplished interviewer, inspirational public speaker, sought-after consultant and widely quoted in the fashion press and broadcast media. Join us, as we discuss the future of fashion and more.
Interview recorded on 3rd June 2020.
Marie P. Anderson
Part 2 with Marie P. Anderson, Founder of Boss Babe Models and Industry Expert.
Know your brand and com munition are the key components to succeed in modelling. Marie is an internationally published author and former fashion model with several decades of experience scouting, developing and managing fashion models from inside every Chicago top fashion model agency. Currently, she dedicates her time to coaching her model clients, public speaking, scouting and managing her fashion models as an independent agent, as well as producing model coaching videos with her online company.
Interview recorded: 28th May 2020
Anne Therese Gennari
Co-Founder of Role Models Management™ & Environmental Activist.
The power of aligning your work with your values.
Anne is an environmental activist living in New York, she is a co-founder of Role Model management Role Models Management™ - an agency for ethical models. We’ll discuss Anne’s career as a model, an agent and her passion for sustainability.
Interview recorded 26th May 2020
Claudia Maria
Model and competitive Fencer.
Claudia Maria is a Brazilian model and competitive Fencer, currently working in Paris, Miami and New York with brands such as @clarinsofficial. We discuss Claudia’s career, her favourite memories and the most challenging ones, as well as mental health and explore strategies to overcome mental blocks.
Interview recorded 21st May 2020
Victoire Dauxerre
Ex-model, actress, author and mental health advocate.
Let’s talk Mental Health & Modelling with our inspirational ambassador @victoiredauxerre, and Elizabeth Peyton-Jones, therapist and master herbalist for 22 years and author.
Interview recorded 20th May
Co-founder of UBOOKER.
We talk mental health & the future of fashion & modelling as well as Claudia’s experience as a model and as an agent, why she launched UBOOKER Models and the impact of modelling on mental health.
Interview recorded on 19th May 2020
Emory Ault
Model
Modelling as a business, its impact on mental and physical health as well as what the future holds for the industry.
Emory is an international model who has worked with the likes of Rankin, Opening Ceremony, Hunger and Nylon Magazine. We talk about Emory’s experience working in the industry, her favourite moments as well as coping methods for the tough times and how the industry is adapting to the new normal. #careerwithoutfear
Interview recorded 14th May 2020
Miles Bugby
Model
We discuss Miles's career in the modelling and fashion industry, how he started, the highs and lows of a career in modelling, the role of a model and how the industry is adapting to Covid-19.
Interview recorded 12th May 2020
Marie P. Anderson
Part 1 with Marie P. Anderson, Founder of Boss Babe Models and Industry Expert.
Top tips for emerging models.
Marie P. Anderson is a Model Industry Expert known for changing the global standard of beauty when she discovered supermodel Cindy Crawford. As the founder of Boss Babe Models, Marie nurtures future models to attain their goals while maintaining their dignity, health, and self-respect. Marie strongly advocates for protecting young models from sexual exploitation and unsafe work environments.
Interview recorded on 7th May 2020
Vicky Milner
Co-Founder and President of CAFA, The Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards.
The future of fashion & modelling.
A passionate and forward-thinking entrepreneur and corporate leader, Vicky Milner has extensive experience in an array of industries including fashion, retail, music and entertainment, and non-profit event management and fundraising. Vicky works tirelessly to support and promote the Canadian fashion industry.
Interview recorded 30th April 2020
Jason Basmajian
Former Chief Creative Officer at Cerruti, Gieves & Hawks and Brioni.
We discuss a model's role in showcasing new collections, the highs and lows of the fashion industry and what it will look like in a post Covid-19 world.
Interview recorded 28th April 2020