interview

Name:
Alys Luttrell-Hunt (@alysclh)

Pronouns:
she/her

Agency:
The MiLK Collective (London)

Age:
19

Height:
5’7.5″

Place of Origin:
Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Ethnic Origin:
English

Birthsign:
Sagittarius

Did you always want to be a model? Tell us about how you were discovered.
I hadn’t ever really thought about being a model, it all happened very naturally. I was discovered at Boardmasters Festival in Cornwall when I was sixteen; I remember being very surprised but very flattered, too.

Most memorable modeling experience so far?
There are too many to count! I have been very lucky to have the opportunity to do some amazing jobs; opening a Simone Rocha show will always remain a cherished memory, especially as it was my first-ever show, a huge mix of adrenaline and nerves! Doing Vogue Japan when I was in Tokyo was also a lot of fun and a wonderful way to end my first month over there.

One song you have on repeat, and why?
At the moment, it would have to be either ‘Pumped Up Kicks’ by Foster the People, it just has a very catchy beat and reminds me of being at the beach, or ‘Tears Dry on Their Own’ by Amy Winehouse, but I love all of her songs, very hard to pick just one.

What other passions do you have aside from modeling?
Outside of modeling, I really love drawing and printing, which I have recently gotten back into, which has been lovely; since leaving school, I haven’t opened a sketchbook in a while, but I recently bought a new one, which has proven to be quite the motivator!

What is something you’ve always wanted to do/try?
I have always wanted to become bilingual, and being able to speak fluent French one day is a big goal of mine; French A level definitely helped, but I’ve tasked myself with a Duolingo every few days.

What’s one thing people may be surprised to find out about you?
I really love baking. I’m not by any means amazing at it, but I really enjoy the process. I find it weirdly therapeutic to follow a simple recipe—in my case, very simple. The talent may not quite be there yet, but the passion certainly is!

What change would you like to see in the world?
I’d like to see equal opportunities within all areas of life, hopefully leading to a more inclusive and supportive society.