Interview with Drielle Valeretto

1) When did you start modeling/how?
i start when i was 15 almost 16, i was in sao paolo to go in the mac donalds for the first time, was my dream and my booker Jeff saw walking and tell me "you have to be a model" and i m here =]

2) What's your favorite thing about the
fashion industry?
Well i feel so elegant with some clothes, i like to met peoples and more....

3) Who's your favorite model and why?
i like Raquel Z., why? she work hard to be where she is, and she have so much personality

4) For how long would you like to stay on the fashion business?
i really don t know,I leave the life I lead i really love this life, but just the time gonna tell

5) What are the most important things a model should have and know about this industry?
They have to know everthing, have to remember the person that was before, and keep that, have to know how to keep in shape and that's things ...

6) What do you like to do in your free time?
i like to speak with my friends in the internet, i take a long time in a computer, oh yeah i know i have to do more things, but always when i have job in another places i try to visit the most famous places, and when i have time where i live, i go a park, read a book, embroider and dance =]

7) What's your favorite thing about Brazil?
my family, friends, and the food of my momi

8) Who are your model friends?
I try to maintain friendship with all models, i have american, russian, estonian, argentina, australian,etc... and brasilian friends..

9) What music do you like?
i m eclectic, i like rock, samba, pop, hip hop, MPB, house, romantic everything that knife dance haha

10) How does your family feels about modeling?
Well, when i start, my momi was afraid, she was in sao paolo with me and she see any problems and she say ok, she still don t like so much, cause i m the only child, so she miss a lot, and me too, but she support me and give me forces, my father the same

11) Which celebritie have you met? Were they nice?
i met avril in the fitting for chanel, she is so small but so nice and beautiful, i want to met justin timberlake, is a dream hehehe

* Something else you would like to say...
Oh yeah i wanna send kisses to everyone here and is a pleasure doing this interview
xoxo

Interview with Ali Michael

How did you started modeling?
I won a model search held by an agency in Texas in 2005.

What has been the greatest experience you have had as a model?
I loved working with Paolo Roversi and Jacob Kaye. They are both such warm people and make sure that you are taken care of. I also love working for Teen Vogue because everyone there is so genuine. Also, I have a lot of gratitude towards Alber Elbaz and Lanvin for letting me open the show in February.

Who's your favorite model?
It's kind of strange to say because I know many of them but the one that really made me want to start modeling was Natalia.

How would you describe your style?
I have never been too concerned with clothes- even when I was little. I just wear what I like. I tend to go for dark colors and I wear lots of jeans.

If you weren't modeling, what would you be doing?
For a while I was homeschooling after my first season (but really not doing any work), but recently I decided that it is too important to put off to the side. Now I'm going to my old high school when I'm in town and doing a special program at my own pace. I'm nearly finished, but if I wasn't modeling I would be in school until May, taking lots of SATS, and stressing over college applications.

After modeling, what would you like to do?
I think that I would like to go to a university after modeling, although I don't know what I want to study. I really don't know. I'm using the time I have to travel and figure it out.

What's your favorite thing about modeling?
I like seeing the end result of everyone's hard work in a photograph or in a show. I have also met a lot of really amazing people and gone to more places than most other seventeen year olds.

How do you stay in shape? Any beauty secrets?
I've recently made a decision to get healthier, so I am working with a nutritionist to have a really healthy and balanced diet that is right for me. I stay away from junk foods but I love eating fruits, vegetables, yogurt, fish, and tofu-chicken. I also love Japanese food- seaweed salad, miso soup, and sushi are my favorites. When I'm at home I work out every day or every other day at the gym. The only beauty secret I could think of would be to drink lots of water.

Do you have a boyfriend?
I do. His name is David Broderick and we have been together for over three years. We met in gym class in seventh grade. He's going to college back in Texas now and works on his own music. He's my best friend in the world.

What kind of music do you like?
I can pretty much enjoy any kind of music but I have a few favorites that I always say- Radiohead, Sigur Ros, Modest Mouse..

Who's your platonic love?
Grapes.

Your favorite actor and actress?
I don't really have favorites.

Who are your model friends?
Everyone tends to be friends with eachother because we're spending so much time together. Two of my favorite girls are Danielle Hamm and Erin Heatherton. I also did a shoot with Chanel and Karlie on the beach recently and we had a ton of fun.

What would you like to tell to all the girls out there who's wish is to become a model?
I think that if you really want to do it, you should absolutely go for it. However, you have stay conscious of the fact that sometimes people can be hurtful and that it can be hard not to take things personally. You've got to stay strong, not let the negativity take a hold of you and realize that sometimes people are not thinking about you as a person. You should work hard to be the best model that you can be, but only within HEALTHY reason. With that, you should model as long as you enjoy it and make it a great career.

Tell me something we didn't know about you
When I was thirteen I broke my nose, knocked out my front teeth, knocked my jaw out of place, and split my bottom lip in half in a horseback riding accident.

Interview with Camila Finn

Who's your favorite fashion designer?
My favorite fashion designer is Ralph Lauren in NY and we also have Samuel Cirnansk in Brazil..I really love their dresses

Who's your favorite model?
I don't have a favorite model..I have a lot of friends :-D

How do you see yourself in 10 more years?
With more experience in my job

Who is your favorite model best friend?
My best friend is Monique (Olsen)

How do you stay in shape?
Rsrs..nothing..I only do some exercises in the academy and drink a lot of water

What projects do you have?
I have options only.. But I wont talk before I get that

If you weren't modeling, what would you be doing?
I dont know..I love modeling

Your birthday was a few days ago, did you have a party?
No parties..I only had a Dinner for my friends and my family

How would you describe yourself?
I think I have a lot of responsability about my job and everything

What do you like the most/worst about New York?
Oohh..I love love love NY..everythingI reaaaly love that place

Your fashion icon?
I think I dont have a icon fashion o.O

Who's your hero? Why?
My father, because I love him

Your favorite food?
Brazilian food (white rice and beans and a lot of meat)

One place you would love to visit?
I would love to go to Disney World

Are we going to see you for the febuary shows?
Yeess, for sure, I'll be in NY for the next seasoon

Credits to bruninha_brianti member of The Fashion Spot