Mother Agency: Modelwerk (Contact: katharina@modelwerk.de) | With FORD in NY
I think it's a fun idea to talk to girls who I featured when they were all new and green but meanwhile got to a point where you can call them successful international models. Antonia Wesseloh surely belongs to the rather successful group of previously featured models. With her tomboyish attitude and fragile nonchalance, she has won over several top industry creatives during the last months. Shooting numerous times with Meisel and enjoying much popularity during the SS12 shows, Antonia took a moment to answer my questions.
Which was the most surreal moment in your career?
When I was told about the Prada campaign booking by my mom. I was freaking out, literally. Both travelling to New York and shooting with Steven for the campaign were the best things that have ever happened to me.
What is it like to work with him? I imagine it to be quite a challange, since you entered modeling just a few months before.
Well I actually started modeling almost a year before, but yes, it was the first big thing in my career. It was interesting, he's one of the most legendary photographers and working with him has a big impact on your career, it was amazing.
Ever since you started, people compare you to Freja Beha! Any thoughts?
I've never met her in real life but I would love to! Maybe I'll see her in Milan or Paris. As for the comparison, not sure what to think about it. I don't really see the resemblance, only on a few images.
Are you still in school? How do you maintain school with your job?
Yes, I'm actually still a student. I try to do both. I definitely want to finish my school education because it provides safety and I want to have something for later on.
First thing you're going do when the show circuit is finished?
I'm going back home, met up my friends because I love and miss them so much, and school.