Amalie was shot exclusively for MODELS.com by Emmie America, with makeup by Ingeborg using Dior Beauty and hair by Eden Fabbo. Emmie was assisted by Jo Imperio. All clothing by (and special thanks to) Dior. Thanks to Emerson Barth.

interview

Name:
Amalie Gassmann

Agency:
IMG (New York)

Age:
20

Height:
5’9″

Instagram:
@amalie_gassmann

Place of Origin:
Paris, France

Ethnic Origin:
Half Japanese/German

Birthsign:
Capricorn

How discovered:
I was discovered at a Christmas party in Paris

Favorite things:
I enjoy Sunday brunches in Soho with friends, movie nights, coffee with a good book, traveling, pilates and I can’t live without my agenda, a pair of sunglasses and a chunky scarf

What are you listening to at the moment?
My roommate and I just bought a record player so I have been enjoying the classics like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and “Femme Fatale” by The Velvet Underground. I love myself some rap music like Travis Scott, ASAP Rocky, Fetty Wap, Bobby Shmurda…

Favorite movie, tv show:
I am currently a film student so I am discovering some amazing movies like The Mirror by Tarkovsky, Mulholland Drive and Blue Velvet by David Lynch, Snatch by Guy Ritchie and A Woman Under the Influence by John Cassavetes. A short film which I adore is Coffee and Cigarettes by Jim Jarmusch! When it comes to TV shows I watch pretty much everything, Law and Order SVU, Orange is the New Black, Empire, How to get Away with Murder, The Walking Dead, American Horror Story, Scream Queens, Chelsea Does, the list is endless…

Favorite designer, fragrance or beauty product:
I loved what Raf Simons did for Dior, elegant designs that stayed true to the fashion house with a modern twist whilst being effortlessly cool, I am sad to see him leave! My signature fragrance is Girl by Pharrell Williams, the bottle is very beautifully executed, it was designed by the artist Kaws. The products I use change constantly! I love Clarins, Guerlain and Chanel. A beauty tip I learned on set is to use the moisturizer from Embryolisse, it works wonders! I always make sure to use something in the morning and at night before I go to bed, and when I know I have a job or an important casting, I will use a mask from Lush and eye patches from Klorane.

What would you be doing if you weren’t modeling?
I do attend Bard College, majoring in Film and Written Arts. After my studies I want to continue modeling whilst pursuing a career as a filmmaker, do some acting and I would like to pursue other aspects of fashion!

What’s something uncool that you love anyway?
Slightly obsessed with Master Chef and The Great British Bake Off.

Favorite modeling experience so far?
I loved working with Angelo Pennetta on the Lanvin frangrance campaign, walking in the Sonia Rykiel show, traveling to Hong Kong for a beauty shoot.

What’s the best thing about your hometown/country?
What I miss the most about Paris is sitting at a terrace at a café enjoying a glass of wine talking for hours with friends.

Which brand would you really love to model for?
I would like to model for Yves Saint Laurent beauty and Louis Vuitton and shoot for Wonderland, Dazed, ID or Numéro. I would love to walk for Chanel, Alexander Wang and Balmain.

Place you would love to visit:
Japan is on the top of my list! I have distant relatives there and I am really curious to discover the country of my origin. I would really enjoy going back to Sydney Australia or Bali, somewhere warm with amazing food!

Currently you’re obsessed with/about:
Andy Warhol’s Factory and all the interesting personalities it attracted, I am fascinated by the eccentric nature of it.