interview

Name:
Augusta Weide

Agency:
Wilhelmina New York (New York)

Age:
19

Height:
5’9.5″

Place of Origin:
St. Louis Park, Minnesota

Ethnic Origin:
1/2 German, 1/2 Irish

Birthsign:
Cancer!

How discovered:
I was out shopping for a halloween costume in Iowa when a scout approached me. I had been scouted a few times and thought I should give it a try.

Favorite things:
I love traveling. I spent the summer of 2014 in Uganda &in April 2013 Costa Rica. I need to be active! Also love playing tennis and golf.

Favorite music, band:
I like all genres of music – even country! What I listen to changes daily based on the mood and where I am in the world.

Favorite movie, tv show:
I can’t watch because I fall asleep halfway through every time. I can survive a TV show, which has made me a Netflix junkie, just finished the Breaking Bad series!

Favorite designer, fragrance or beauty product:
My go-to fragrance is Daisy by Marc Jacobs. Otherwise my beauty routine is fairly simple.

What would you be doing if you weren’t modeling?
If I wasn’t modeling, I’d be finishing my Bachelors in International Business and studying abroad in Europe.

What’s something uncool that you love anyway?
My agent will hate me for saying this but it would have to be Crocs… they are a staple in Minnesota.

Favorite modeling experience so far?
I had an editorial shoot on the pier and we only wore metal. It was so heavy but the pictures turned out amazing!

What’s the best thing about your hometown/country?
There are 2 things; one is the 10,000 lakes. The summer months are so short in Minnesota, we really take advantage of when it’s warm. The 2nd being the people in Minnesota, everyone is so friendly and nice.

Which brand would you really love to model for?
I would love to work with classic designers like Calvin Klein, Burberry or Louis Vuitton!

Place you would love to visit:
I would love to go back to Uganda. It was the best experience I’ve had and met amazing people.

Currently you’re obsessed with/about:
The beach! I’m going to Singapore for the summer and am so ready to see the ocean!