Interview
Model Moment
Kirstie Bennett
bossmodelmanagement.co.uk
Where are you originally from? Unfortunately there’s nothing exotic about me, I’m a born and bred Mancunian.
How were you ‘discovered’? It was at a fashion show that I attended at Urbis during Manchester Fashion Week. I was approached by Debbie from Boss Model Management. At first she wasn’t too sure about my height, but gave me a card anyway. It wasn’t until a month later I went in to see them and luckily they gave me a chance.
Why do you think you have been so successful, especially in the e commerce world? This
one’s a toughy
I can appreciate a good fashion film but I can’t say I’m a fashion fiend, I love my comfort far too much.
What has been your most exciting job to date? I once worked on a Coca Cola commercial over in Budapest, that was really fun. We shot in some amazing locations, one night we were shooting at 3 am in a closed off fun fair, then the next day we were in a water park making the most of the slides.
Do people recognize you on the street?
because
personally, I don’t have a clue. I think it may be because I have quite a girl-next-door look, an obtainable look that girls can relate to.
As one of the top e commerce girls of the moment, with her face all over the likes of ASOS, online shoppers are guaranteed to recognize her. STYLEetc chat to one of Manchester’s most successful models, the totally gorgeous and down-to-earth, Kirstie Bennett.
Interview by Siobhan Cooper
Modelling can be pretty hard work, how do you keep your energy levels up?
I make sure I have a good hearty breakfast and lunch, nothing too heavy but something with a good source of protein and foods that release energy slowly. In order to keep my energy levels up I’ll snack on nuts and fruit and, of course, a few good strong cups of tea always help keep me going.
What would be on your ultimate studio playlist? It’d be quite an eclectic mix, anything from The Strokes to Bondax, The Temptations to N.E.R.D. As long as it’s upbeat, especially during the last few shots.
You work in fashion but do you love fashion?
I love catching up on the latest collections from fashion week and
Portrait image by Danny Craven Kirsty seen left pictured for ASOS
I only got recognized for the first time last week, in a bar. But no, not usually. I look very different in normal day life, much scruffier and un-kempt.
If you weren’t a model, what do you think you’d be doing for a living?
I always think about this myself. If I didn’t model I would either be travelling, working on boats, a diving instructor or a journalist.
What did you want to be when you were 5?
I was pretty set on being a lawyer at a young age, all due to my mum being an Ally McBeal fan!
And finally, - what’s your beauty secret?
I really rely on the basics, lots of water, lots of sleep and a good moisturiser. Also, it sounds cheesy but I do believe you look your best when you’re happy, therefore I try to keep my spirits up and get those endorphins going. The gym, bananas and chocolate all help!
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