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Interview with
Eva Fydrych ![]()
I started modeling three years ago. I was scouted by one of the modeling agencies in London (UK) and decided to give it a try. I signed an exclusive contract with Mission Models and started to gain more and more experience and build my portfolio. One of the best memories from that period was a fashion shoot with a London based photographer Vijay Jethwa who has become really popular now. He is very talented, has a great eye and a real passion for photography. I also still remember my first fashion show which was held in Studio Valbonne. It was a charity show raising money for UNICEF and it featured emerging London designers like Harold Bernard and Romero Bryan. There were many celebrity guests, press and photographers (even Kate Moss was invited to the show). It was a very successful event and I was very lucky to be part of it.
First of all, my life became more interesting. Fashion industry is an amazing environment to work in. It always changes and it's always exciting. I love its energy and creativity. Being a model allowed me to travel around the world and see a lot of places that I wouldn't normally visit. On a personal level, I had to become more organized and disciplined, started watching what I eat and exercise regularly. Keeping fit and making sure you always look your best is a part of being a model. I became more open to people and more adaptable. You work with different group of people on every project, so you need to learn how to get along with everybody.
My biggest influence is a Brazilian writer Paulo Coelho. I read all his books and I really admire his life philosophy, experience, determination and positive attitude. I always try to follow his advice and search for my own path in life. I try not to follow the crowd and always be myself. I admire people who became successful and who never lost their own style, like Coco Chanel, Kate Moss, Penelope Cruz.
In the beginning it was hard to deal with being rejected at the castings and not always getting what I wanted to get. But you learn how to deal with it and it doesn't really affect you anymore. Every “No” brings you one step closer to a “Yes'..
There are definitely more good then bad sides about being a model. As I said before, it's a very interesting industry, with lots of talented and creative people around. Your days are never the same, you keep working on different projects, everything always changes and is constantly moving forward. It suits my personality. On the other hand, it's also a very demanding job that requires a lot of self-discipline and tough skin. You need to learn how to deal with being rejected and you compete with a lot of people on daily basis. Having strong values and believing in yourself helps a lot.
I love doing fashion shows. Wearing the latest designs, amazing makeup and hair styles. There is such a great busy atmosphere before the shows and walking the catwalk is a lot of fun. It a great opportunity to meet other models too.
One of the best experiences so far was taking part in a World Supermodel Pageant in Australia. I spent an amazing week in Surfers Paradise, in a beautiful apartment overlooking the beach. There was a lot of cocktail parties and press events we took part in. We had photo shoots with Fashion TV and modeled beautiful Heels in Hollywood dresses.
A Vogue cover or a fashion spread in one of top magazines. A shopping trip to Tokyo. Meeting Mario Testino. Having my own fashion line.
Being a model is a dream job for me now. I really enjoy what I do and I wouldn't change it for anything else.
I have just arrived in Toronto and I'm currently looking for an agency to represent me in North America. I'm having a couple of fashion photo shoots next week and taking part in Joy Couture Fall Collection fashion show. There is a photo exhibition showcasing me as a model planned for early October. It will take place in Monsoon Cafe in Warsaw (Poland). I would like to visit New York next year.
To remain humble. To be persistent and never give up. To remember that we only live once...
Be punctual, professional, polite. Don't believe in everything that people tell you, trust your own intuition. Do work hard and don't expect that you will become successful overnight. Don't compare yourself to others, don't gossip, don't lie. Always give 100% in everything you do and go an extra mile. Don't forget who you are and what's important for you in life.
You must really want it, have a lot of self-confidence and self-discipline. You must be very determined and have your own goal. Don't wait for someone to discover you. Go out there and start promoting yourself. There is so much competition in this industry that you have to work on improving yourself all the time. And in Paulo Coelho words: “Be brave. Take risks. Nothing can substitute experience.”
Looks, personality, determination to succeed, being yourself and not trying to imitate anyone else, having an open mind and ability to learn, being flexible and willing to commit yourself. It's although important to be friendly and have good people skills. You need to work hard and be positive, you never know what's around the corner...
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