Alewya was shot exclusively for models.com by Stas May, with styling by Rika Watanabe, hair by Sandy Hullett, and makeup by Akiko Owada using Chanel. Photographer assisted by Aaron Lippmann and Jarrod Turner. Special thanks to Fast Ashley’s Studio, Silhouette Studio, and James Tinnelly.
interview
Name:
Alewya Demmisse
Agency:
Women Management (New York)
Storm Model Management (London)
Age:
21
Height:
5’9.5″
Instagram:
@alewyademmisse
Place of Origin:
Great Britain
Ethnic Origin:
Ethiopian
Birthsign:
Cancer
How discovered:
My friend, Chris Foggin, was directing a film and he asked me to be an extra for a scene, Cara Delevingne was in the film too and she recommended me to her agency, they reached out and the rest is history
Favorite things:
I like lots of things mostly to do with music and art and walking
Favorite music, band:
Young Thug
Favorite movie, tv show:
My favorite films are Mean Girls, Friday, Blue Is The Warmest Color and Pans Labyrinth. My favorite tv shows are Topboy, Desmond’s, Fresh Prince, Eastenders and Supersize vs Super Skinny.
Favorite designer, fragrance or beauty product:
I like to smell clean so Sure antiperspirant first, but then I love Chloe perfume. Burberry for its Britishness and Harley Davidson
What would you be doing if you weren’t modeling?
Mathematics
Favorite modeling experience so far?
Shooting with Tim Walker for British Vogue “bright young things” was so cool. Kate Moss styled and Kate Phelan too, it was a really fun easy going summers day. I had Kesewa with me too which was great!
What’s the best thing about your hometown/country?
Everything. London is in my blood, and my mannerisms and sense of humour. Love it.
Which brand would you really love to model for?
Burberry or Chanel
Place you would love to visit:
EVERYWHERE INCLUDING SPACE
Currently you’re obsessed with/about:
I’m always interested in numbers and lately “conspiracy” theories, I say in quotes because to my mind, they make a lot make more sense than the stuff the news shows and cartoons