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Martine Rose SS21

Model for virtual show

Year2020
LocationPersonal Project
TagsFilm

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LOL feels funny to write this... but just to clarify - I was a model for this project, NOT a developer. In a one-off random encounter, I was scouted through Instagram for this. I do not pursue modeling.

AND ALSO!!!! I AM A HUGE HUGE FAN OF MARTINE ROSE THIS IS ONE OF THE COOLEST THINGS IVE GOTTEN THE CHANCE TO BE A PART OF!!!! 💖

I virtually modeled in Paris Fashion Week for U.K. menswear designer Martine Rose for her SS21 show.

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^me in my suburban childhood bedroom with my dog Lacey

How did I end up here?

I used to take daily pictures of my outfits on Instagram over quarantine. (No, I am not going to provide a link - it's embarrassing now) In my posts, I would included a slideshow of brands / things I had been liking recently. I'm fan of Martine Rose and frequently posted her work. A casting agency found the account and reached out asking if I was interested in modeling for Martine Rose. Duh, I said yes.

Then, I worked with Martine Rose and her team to coordinate the shoot. I set up a tripod and filmed myself hanging out in my childhood bedroom in pieces from her Spring/Summer 2021 collection.

The show was a digital presentation that premiered on a livestream. It was a mix of videos from models around the world in their homes, including a surprise appearance from Drake.

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Check out some of the press from the show.

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