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• Model: Victoria Valentine Brown • Photography: MarkXPhotos • Hair: Paco Latorre • Styling: Aidan Mattox & Adrianna Papell • Location: Nhow London
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Victoria, you are a strong and independent woman who has managed to build a successful modelling career. What inspired you?
I have always loved being in front of the camera. When I was younger me and my friends would dress up, do our makeup and pretend we are having a catwalk show, then take lots of pictures of each other. I’ve always been very natural in front of the camera and never missed an opportunity to have my picture taken. I would buy my favorite magazines and make a scrap book, which I used as inspiration to dress fashionably and be stylish. When I was 17 I signed to my first modelling agency, and it all went from there. I was a little shy as a teenager and modelling gave me that boost I needed, it made me feel confident. It’s a challenging industry and there is a lot of competition. However it is so important to understand what your strengths and weaknesses are, and work hard on improving yourself rather than comparing yourself to other girls. I would always push myself to do better, I’m a real perfectionist. I have also learned that no one is perfect, and it’s very important to embrace our flaws because they make us unique.
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Tell us what is the most difficult and interesting thing in your work.
Modelling is a very competitive job, you have to be disciplined and organized. It is essential to show up for a photoshoot or casting at the time you are scheduled to, even if you are tired or just don’t feel like it. There is a lot of pressure to look good and maintain your figure, especially if you are a fitting model. Always looking good is difficult - polished fingernails, clean and fresh hair, good skin. However the most difficult thing for me, was rejection, but I learned to accept that it isn’t personal - it just means your look didn’t fit what the brand needed for that particular job. The most interesting and exciting thing about my work, I would say, is travelling abroad for photoshoots and campaigns, meeting other creatives in the industry. I also love attending red carpet events and premieres and working backstage at London Fashion Week. Throughout the years I have met some amazingly talented people and built real genuine friendships. For that I am truly grateful.
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How and where you’ve done this beautiful shoot for GRAZIA?
The photoshoot took place in the beautiful Nhow Hotel in London which attracted me as a venue with its unconventional contemporary style. I loved the colourful art and quirky interiors, which complimented the fashion and style of the shoot really well.
What do you think makes a woman truly beautiful?
I feel true beauty in a woman comes from within, it’s not lost in time and it can’t be defined only to physical appearance. It's the care, love, femininity, elegance, passion, strength and confidence what makes a woman truly beautiful. Exterior beauty eventually fades, the real one comes from the soul.
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Tell us about your plans for 2021. What other projects would you like to participate in?
I am very lucky to have a job that I love and I feel extremely grateful for. So I look forward to more exciting opportunities in modeling but also as a content creator and influencer. I have been building my social media accounts for a little while so it would be nice to have more time to concentrate on them, especially Instagram. It’s such a great platform for sharing beauty and style content and I would love if you guys check out my page and come say hello.
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