interview

Name:
Calia Mohamed (@bbycalz)

Agency:
Next London

Age:
20

Height:
5’10”

Place of Origin:
West London, UK

Ethnic Origin:
Somali

Birthsign:
Pisces

Did you always want to be a model? Tell us about how you were discovered.
I’ve always been quite a nonchalant person – whatever is meant to be will be! I used to work in a café, and between every odd Americano or flat white, I’d get the occasional customer asking if I was a model. I wasn’t opposed to the idea of modeling; I guess I was just too caught up between work and uni! It wasn’t until I was scrolling on Instagram during one of my shifts that I came across a model’s IG pic. I then saw Logan’s comment and felt compelled to message him! After weeks of trying to meet between my work commitments and his traveling for fashion weeks – we finally met, and it’s been the best journey yet!

Most memorable modeling experience so far?
My WW debut for Jacquemus. It was such a special moment for me. The sentimentalist in me often goes back and listens to the soundtrack from the show.

One song you have on repeat, and why?
At the moment? Zina by Raïna Raï. The composition of this song just does it for me. It’s a work of art – from the electric guitar to the beat; it’s perfect! I love music, and so often, I’ll listen to songs foreign to me, and those usually end up being the ones I love most.

What other passions do you have aside from modeling?
I’m big on journaling. My journal is a mix between a scrapbook and pages of words. I love to document things and keep them in my journal, from mindless brain blurts to photos with friends and train tickets to Paris… I love to reflect on my experiences!

What is something you’ve always wanted to do/try?
Figure skate. Something about skating on ice and actually being skilled appeals to me. I can barely stand on ice as is, but let’s see if that changes a few years from now!

What’s one thing people may be surprised to find out about you?
I’d love to live in South America at some point in my life. Not sure when or how, but it looks so incredibly beautiful. I’m drawn to the idea of immersing myself in different cultures and appreciating other customs.

What change would you like to see in the world?
I think we all have an inherent responsibility for one another, so I’d love to see people taking more of an active, collaborative role in taking care of each other and the planet we live on.