Beautiful, Slinky, Long-Legged, Brunette Runway Model. We`re

Beautiful, Slinky,
Long-Legged, Brunette Runway Model.
We’re talking about
Olivia Lakis
Story: Carmela Von
I was born and raised in Las Vegas, NV.
I’ve met some amazing people who have
taught me quite a bit about life and this
industry and encouraged me every step of
the way. As far as modeling itself goes, it
actually was not a lifelong dream of mine.
My eyes were opened to modeling after I
was discovered at a ProScout Convention
in Orange County when I was 15. I went in
hopes of breaking into acting but instead
I received 13 callbacks though from various agencies for runway modeling, and after
seeing the opportunities that were ahead, it
was then that I decided to give it a shot,
and it’s been an exciting journey ever since.
How long have you been modeling?
I’ve been working in the industry for 4 years
now.
What has been the most memorable Fashion
Week and some specifics please ?
I have done LA and NY Fashion Week.
Both were a great experience for me, and
have left me with positive memories. I
absolutely love doing shows for the purpose
of being a part of the whole production that
takes place. I also enjoy interacting and
networking with new people in the business. What is your favorite designer you have
modeled for or met ?
I have been fortunate enough to work with
the nicest designers and photographers these
past few years. I don’t know if I have a
favorite, however there are some that stand
out in my mind the most and whom I’ve had
the most fun working for. Those designers
being: Diane Von Furstenberg, Desigual,
Alber Elbaz (Lanvin), and Ina Soltani.
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What is like to travel around doing Fashion Weeks.,
NYC , LA .. it must be so crazy.. what is your
perspective on this lifestyle
What are your future plans, in this career or do you
have something you also want to do.?
It’s kind of hard to make any definitive plans for
I have only done Fashion week in the US. I hope to modeling, because it changes like the wind. I’m really
just taking each day as it comes and letting God lead
do some more traveling abroad very soon, as that is
one of my desires for modeling. My dream is to work in me. While I’m still doing it however, I pray I get the
chance to shoot for Vogue Italia. I watch ANTM all
Europe. the time and that is one of the prizes that the winner
I can only imagine the hectic nature of traveling
consistently from market to market. From my experience receives. Though I don’t personally feel I need to
take that path, I am confident I will make it there on
so far though, it is definitely a challenge being away
from home for months at a time. Although it is reward- the Lord’s terms.
ing, I do believe you have to build up a certain amount Aside from modeling, I do have many other interests
of mental and emotional stamina in order to survive in that I try to keep apart of my life and see myself doing
this business. It is a great career to lead, however if in the future. Those passions are acting, cooking/bakyou don’t have the self assurance and confidence within ing, childcare, and missionary work. yourself, it is very easy to spiral downhill. 68
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