interview

Name:
Barthélémy Chereau

Agency:
New Madison (Paris)

Age:
17

Height:
1.90cm (6’3″)

Instagram:
@BARTHCHE

Place of Origin:
West Paris, France

Ethnic Origin:
French

Birthsign:
Pisces

How discovered:
I visited New Madison with a friend modeling for the agency two years ago.

What was your first modeling job?
My first modeling job was for Givenchy fashion show. It was a very good experience.

Favorite things:
I enjoy playing Polo and I love championships.

What are you listening to at the moment?
My favourite artist is MAC MILLER. My favourite band is MATTAFIX

Favorite movie, tv show:
My favourite movie is NEVER BACK DOWN. My favourite TV series is PRISON BREAK

Favorite designer, fragrance or beauty product:
My favourite fashion designer is KIM JONES LOUIS VUITTON. My favourite fragrance is TERRE D’HERMÈS. I don’t use any special beauty product even if I modeled for GARNIER l’OREAL masks a few years ago.

What were you doing before modeling?
As I am 17, I am still at school preparing my French degree (Baccalauréat)

What would you be doing if you weren’t modeling?
I would be at school full time. After my degree, I would like to continue my studies in a business school and my modeling career at the same time.

What’s something uncool that you love anyway?
Keeping and sometimes wearing my old clothes because I have a sentimental attachment with them.

Favorite modeling experience so far?
My favourite modeling experience so far is a photo call with top cool model Chiara Scelsi in Marseille.

What’s the best thing about your hometown/country?
The Eiffel Tower that I can see from my bedroom window. Everyone in the world knows this Great Iron Lady.

Which brand would you really love to model for?
My dream client would be Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel because the setting is always amazing and Hermès related to horses.

Place you would love to visit:
I’d love to visit Argentina to meet famous Polo players (Ignacio Figueras) and horses.

Currently you’re obsessed with/about:
I have been really interested in our presidential election.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
My mother has always told me: Not doing to others what you wouldn’t like them to do to you.