I had so much fun interviewing down to earth, German born, London raised, French/American model Graysha Audren who currently lives in Dallas, Texas. I asked her about her life, work and style.... not only is she one to watch for her great look but for her amazing style too!
Ten Questions With Graysha Audren:
1. Ella Lucia: Lets start from the beginning, how did you get into modeling?
Graysha Audren: Well, I was at a fashion
show by designer Nha Khan, it was time to go sit down. When these two women
behind us started talking about their agency (Wallflower Management) and how they
would really like it if I stopped by. Me and my mum had been discussing
it for a bit before then, but we were going to wait until I was 16, which
is normally the age you start working. I also had another agency scouting
me so it was a big decision on which one to choose. I ended up with
Wallflower Management.
E.L: so you were just in the right place at the right time!
Graysha: Completely!..I'm thankful that my mom dragged me along as i didn't even plan on going!
2. E.L: Now I know you're fairly new to the modelling world but what has been your highlight so far?
Graysha: The best part about modelling
is walking down that runway and all the lights are on you. Modelling is a
lot of hurry up and wait type of business. But once your make up is on
and you're in these amazing clothes, you just feel out of this world.
3. E.L: What would your dream job be?
Graysha: My
dream modelling job would be to do a campaign with Marc Jacobs, Prada, Dolce and
Gabbana, any big line. That would be amazing! Also to walk in London Fashion
Week
4. E.L: How do you keep yourself healthy?
Graysha: Well
my grandmother is a nutritionist, so she is always bugging me to eat greens and
fruit. She says a lot of crazy things sometimes, but what has worked for me is
a very, very, very lean diet. Barely any meat at all and ALL fruit and
vegetables. You should probably have a bowl of salad for every meal and tons water.
What I always remember is lots of water vegetables and fruit.
5. E.L: What else do you do apart from modelling?
Graysha:I love acting. Sometimes I
think I want to be an actress more than a model, but I think modelling, for me,
is easier. My plan is to become, hopefully, a well known model and then
trickle into the acting business. Yet its only just a dream... My hobbies are
dancing, I have done ballet for about 10 years and I just
quit about a year ago to do modern dance. Yet my favorite hobby is horse back
riding! I have 5 horses and when I'm not at school,shopping or modelling I spend my days with my horses! One of my favorite shoots was with my horse
Earl Gray. He's my favorite horse and the shoot was all natural and the set was beautiful!
6. E.L: Do you have any advice for girls wanting to start modelling?
Graysha:
I would
say SLEEP and eat HEALTHY haha! Those for me are the biggest things to do! Once
you are on a healthy "diet" then find an agency. Try and find an
agency that you can really trust otherwise things might not go as you want
them. Always remember that you are your own business. For those who don’t know much
about it there are many great books out there
7. E.L: Who inspires you?
Graysha: In modelling, I would say Lindsey Wixen
inspires me! I love her lips and how she has full face control and her unusual
look! She almost looks like a modern doll and she is just altogether a great
model! and style wise...Alexa Chung, I love British style!
E.L: I'm going to take that as a direct compliment..why thank you!
[the conversation then drifts as Graysha and I talk about Alexa Chung]
8. E.L: Anyway...how would you describe your style?
Graysha: I would say my personal style is
normally all over the place. It is very hard to categorize my style as it is
always changing day by day. Yet I would say it is understated, quirky with an
edge. One day I feel like being in the 50s the next I'm completely modern. I
would say my style is influenced by the magazine shoot that inspires me most
that day. haha! I'm obsessed with magazines and their
crazy style!
E.L: I know...did you see the shoot in British Vogue with Lana Del Ray.... [off topic]
9. E.L: what are your key looks for S/S 12?
Graysha: My key items would be these
Valentino Rock stud shoes, American apparel high waisted, flowered swim suit,
motorcycle boots, and everything in pastel colors!
10. E.L: Ok this is the final question, whats your favorite item of clothing?
Graysha: My
favorite item of clothing... always changes! At the moment I would say it is high
waisted shorts! They are so easy to put anything with them! They are really
easy to wear and they never get old!
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| Graysha wears hey favorite American Apparel swimsuit |
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Graysha shows her 50's inspired WIWT:
anthropologie skirt, anthropologie shirt, J crew coat |
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| Graysha and Fashion Journalist mother, Anais Assoun |
