Who:
Clara Hillary — @_clarahillary — American from Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA — born May 20th — 175 cm / 5’9″ — she/her.

Where:
Endless Management (Grand Rapids – mother agency), Ford Models Chicago

— How did you become a model?
I used to work at a grocery store as a cashier, and I would get told on the daily to try modeling. An older lady once pulled me aside and told me she used to model, and it helped her pay off her college tuition. She told me that if I don’t at least give it a shot, I will regret it forever. The next day, I self-submitted photos to Endless Management. The following day, I was scouted at work by another agency. Overall, it always felt like something I was meant to pursue.

— If you were to choose a song that symbolizes this current phase of your life, what would it be and why?
Definitely Harvest Moon by Neil Young. I listen to this song all the time, and it’s always been one of my favorites. I’ve been in a really quiet phase of my life, trying to be grateful for the small things. I think this song really captures that.

— What are 3 interesting facts about you?
1. I love video games, of all kinds.
2. I love drawing and painting, and exploring different art mediums.
3. I grew up on 70s music, and thrive on old classics.

Who:
Jordan Sibille — @sb_jordann — Luxembourger from Niederkorn, Luxembourg — born December 9th — 190 cm / 6’3″ — he/him.

Where:
Williams Agency (London – mother agency), Next Milan, Trend Model Management (Barcelona)

— What’s a story your family/friends like to tell about you?
My family likes to joke that I have a superpower – I can walk into a room full of strangers and walk out with new friends.

— How did you become a model?
I took part in a casting for Elle Magazine Luxembourg, and in the jury there was Djimi Williams, who noticed me and is now my mother agent.

— What are 3 interesting facts about you?
1. First of all, I am a karate champion and I am ranked 7th in the world.
2. Wherever I go, I naturally bring positive energy.
3. I truly enjoy stepping out of my comfort zone to grow.

Who:
Kiirthi Naidu — @iblamekiirthi — Malaysian from Delhi, India — born November 27th — 186 cm / 6’1″ — he/him.

Where:
Anima Creative Management (Mumbai – mother agency)

— What is your biggest irrational fear?
“Average” isn’t in my vocabulary — and the idea of blending in? That’s terrifying

— What are 3 interesting facts about you?
1. I can play football in the pouring rain and still call it the best day of my life.
2. I’m addicted to chasing growth — I can’t stay in the same place for too long.
3. I can cook better than I can sit still.

— How did you become a model?
I was originally an athlete — football was my game, my life. Then college happened: no football, no outlet. It was either fall apart or find a new fire. Modeling showed up at the right time. People told me to give it a shot — I did. Now I’m here, treating every shoot like it’s the next championship.

Who:
Liwia Dereszewska — @livk.aa — Polish from Poznań, Poland — born December 25th — 176 cm / 5’9.5″ — she/her.

Where:
GAGAMODELS Agency (Poznan – mother agency), Independent Model Management (Milan)

— What’s an essential part of your daily routine?
I can’t imagine a day without tea. Whether it’s summer or winter, I have to drink it every day, and I love every kind of tea!

— What’s one non-physical thing you’d like to change about yourself?
I think I would like to be a little less sensitive. I usually try to see this as a positive, but sometimes it really gets in the way.

— What is your biggest irrational fear?
I’m absolutely terrified of wasps! I don’t know where this fear came from, but as soon as I hear one buzzing, I feel like crying hahaha!

Who:
Maria-Antonella Calcagno — @aantitoc — Argentinian from Cordoba, Argentina — born July 17th — 174 cm / 5’8.5″ — she/her.

Where:
Retro Mgmt (Barcelona – mother agency), VIVA Models Berlin

— What are 3 interesting facts about you?
1. Apart from modeling, I am fully dedicated to creating in its many forms: I am a bookbinder, I make music, photos, draw, and cook. Any craft that puts my creativity to the challenge and connects me with myself and others.
2. I am fascinated with dreams and like to experiment with them a lot.
3. I am a synesthete.

— Can you tell us about your happiest childhood memory?
When I was around five or six, I was exploring around the house, and when I went out to the patio, I saw a hair tie on the floor. I reached down to get it, but the closer I looked, the more I realized it wasn’t what I expected; it was actually a snake that had bitten its own tail. This memory always fills me up with joy because that specific moment opened me up to a whole new world of mystery, curiosity, and fascination for life and nature itself.

— If you were to choose a song that symbolizes this current phase of your life, what would it be and why?
Running_01 by Ruined Concepts. I feel like life is an adventure for me right now. I am experiencing a very busy and creative time at the moment. I go for the things that I want, also with a lot of appreciation of the things we sometimes have to let go of on the way. I can imagine the song talks about something similar. Also, the rhythm, the fast pace of the track… that’s my mood right now.

Who:
Mattic Meinhardt — @matticmeinhardt — American from Kansas City, Missouri, USA — born July 9th — 187 cm / 6’1.5″ — he/him.

Where:
Next New York, Arizona Model Management (Tucson – mother agency), Select Model Management Los Angeles

— What’s one non-physical thing you’d like to change about yourself?
I would increase my coordination, probably. I trip over nothing but air quite frequently, and at this point, I’m just good at falling.

— One thing people may be surprised to find out about you:
Going snowboarding is probably one of my favorite things to do; there’s just not a lot of places to do that in Missouri.

— What are 3 interesting facts about you?
1. When I was 4, I would wear a superhero costume around the house, and one time, I thought I could fly over our fish tank. I did end up just going headfirst through the side.
2. I placed in the junior Olympics for swimming when I was 12 and was fully set on being an Olympic swimmer, but it did not fully pan out, haha.
3. I probably have listened to music more in life than not. I kinda just always need it playing.