interview

Name:
Trent Lafond
Piers Lafond

Agency:
IMG London (London)

Age:
18

Height:
Trent: 6’2″
Piers: 6’3″

Instagram:
@trentlafond
@pierslafondIMG

Place of Origin:
South West London, born and raised

Ethnic Origin:
1/4 English, 1/4 Indian, 1/2 Dominican

Birthsign:
Taurus

How discovered:
T: I was scouted by IMG scout Jane Duval in Winter Wonderland, with my brother.

What was your first modeling job?
T: My first job was walking exclusively for Burberry SS17. It was an incredible and surreal experience!
P: My first modelling job was with Another Man mag. It was the first time that I had experienced a proper photoshoot and so I was extremely impressed with how organised everything was and the amount of equipment and people they used/hired all for the perfect photo!

Favorite things:
T: I played tennis for 12 years highly competitively and still enjoy going out on the weekends and playing, I also enjoy playing golf as well. When I have some free time I also like to play video games.
P: I enjoy clubbing, playing golf and tennis, watching films and playing video games.

What are you listening to at the moment?
T: I listen to nearly everything (but pop). At the moment I am really into house and hip-hop rap.
P: I listen to a wide variety of artists and genres but the genre I listen to the most would be house music.

Favorite movie, tv show:
T: Game of Thrones without a doubt, I can’t wait for the next season to come out!
P: The TV series I have really gotten into are Game Of Thrones, WestWorld, Power, Narcos and The Walking Dead. They’re all great TV series that are so engaging that I want to watch the next episode instantly.

Favorite designer, fragrance or beauty product:
T: Hmm, my favourite brands would have to be Burberry, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and I like All Saints clothing as well.
P: I don’t really have a favourite designer, but enjoy wearing a lot of different brands.

What were you doing before modeling?
T: I was on a gap year and just about to start a normal 9-5 so I am quite lucky that modelling came around, haha.
P: Before I got scouted for modelling, I was on a gap year (still am) for university.

What would you be doing if you weren’t modeling?
T: Well currently I am on a gap year but after modelling I plan to go to university and get a degree.
P: If I hadn’t been scouted for modelling, I would probably have gotten a job in my gap year while revising for exams that I am retaking. I’m not entirely sure what I would like to do after modelling though and am planning on doing modelling while at University as well.

What’s something uncool that you love anyway?
T: I enjoy and love reading about economics, I don’t know if people think it’s uncool but I’m not sure many people would find it cool, haha.
P: CounterStrike Global Offensive – Game

Favorite modeling experience so far?
T: The Burberry show!
P: Another Man magazine shoot as it’s the biggest shoot I’ve done so far and by far the coolest.

What’s the best thing about your hometown/country?
T: I’m lucky to have grown up in Kingston. Being right on the river brings many opportunities and pretty much everything is here as well… Shopping centres, clubs, lots of different restaurants, and then Richmond Park is right on our doorstep as well which is great for the summer.
P: The best thing about living in Kingston is that I have everything here, from nightclubs, cinemas, quality restaurants, having a massive shopping centre and being right on the river.

Which brand would you really love to model for?
T: If you had asked me this question a couple of months ago I would have said Burberry and I would still love to do stuff with them, but a brand I haven’t done anything with and would love to is Louis Vuitton. They always manage to bring out cutting edge designs and super sought after collections every season.
P: After seeing my brother model for Burberry, I think I would love to experience what it’s like modelling for a renowned designer like Burberry.

Place you would love to visit:
T: I would love to visit Japan, the culture out there is incredible and like nowhere else.
P: I would love to visit the Grand Canyon or Antarctica because of size and scale of these places amaze me.

Currently you’re obsessed with/about:
T: Game of Thrones!
P: I’m not obsessed but I do enjoy rewatching my favourite Game of Thrones episodes.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
T: It’s not advice but more of a quote: Carpe Diem, which means seize the day. I find this quote inspirational because it’s saying you should make the most out of life and enjoy it before it ends.
P: Don’t think, don’t try, just DO.