interview

Name:
Anouk Thijssen

Agency:
Elite Paris (Paris)
Also: Elite Amsterdam (Amsterdam), Elite Barcelona (Barcelona), Elite Copenhagen (Copenhagen), Elite London (London), Elite Milan (Milan), Elite Stockholm (Stockholm), Munich Models (Munich)

Age:
16

Height:
1.81 m (5’11.5″)

Instagram:
@anoukthijssen_

Place of Origin:
A little town in the east of The Netherlands

Ethnic Origin:
I’m 100% Dutch!

Birthsign:
Cancer

How discovered:
My best friend’s mom suggested me to compete in the Elite Model Look contest in The Netherlands. I decided to give it a try and participate for fun but I ended up winning the Elite Model Look World Final in Milan last year I didn’t expected anything from it and I never would have thought to win the finals.

Favorite things:
It sounds a bit simple but I just love to be at home with my family and friends because I’m traveling a lot now. I also have my own horse, so when the weather is good in Holland I love to go riding.

What are you listening to at the moment?
‘Scars to your beautiful’ from Alessia Cara is on repeat on my ipod.

Favorite movie, tv show:
Any movie with Adam Sandler, he’s the funniest actor I know!

Favorite designer, fragrance or beauty product:
I don’t really have a favorite designer in particular. I’ve walked for Givenchy last season and I wore a black suit together with a huge necklace. The look was really cool and I loved the whole collection. Riccardo Tisci really did an amazing job and made me feel really pretty. My favorite beauty product / fragrance is ‘La vie est belle’ from Lancôme. It’s one of best perfumes I’ve ever smelled!

What would you be doing if you weren’t modeling?
I would be still in school. I don’t know what I would be studying but probably something creative.

What’s something uncool that you love anyway?
When I go walk my dog I put on the biggest and ugliest sweater I can find and put my hair in messy bun. I look like a weirdo but it’s so comfy!

Favorite modeling experience so far?
My favorite experience was the Givenchy show last season in Paris. It was my first show and I was an exclusive on the show. It made me feel so special.

What’s the best thing about your hometown/country?
I grew up in a small village with a lot of nature. You won’t find any sky scrapers or big buildings around there and the nature is really beautiful. Such a difference compared to the big cities that I stay in when I was traveling for work.

Which brand would you really love to model for?
From the start of my career it has been my dream to work for Chanel. Besides Chanel I would also love to work with Mario Testino. But there are many clients I would love to be working with.

Place you would love to visit:
New York. I have been there two years ago for holidays, but I would love to go back there and this time for work!

Currently you’re obsessed with/about:
I’m obsessed with make up. I love to go on Youtube and watch beauty tutorials, I can watch it for hours!