i-D online present the newest recruits of Select Model Management, all doe-eyed, all probably scouted down by the river with wings on. Photographed au natural by Robert Bellamy, the girls tell us their stories and dreams…
Photography: Robert Bellamy
Age: 17
Where are you from? Nottingham
When were you scouted? Shopping with mates.
When do you feel most beautiful? When I’m sat in the fresh air with no make up on and my hair off my face :)
How has modelling changed you? It has made me grow up very fast and I’ve become a lot more confident.
What was the last dream you had? I never remember my dreams!
Who is your dream date? Trey Songz or Travie McCoy, mmmmm.
What keeps you awake at night? Nothing can stop me from sleeping I love my bed.
Do you have a recurring dream or nightmare? I used to always have this dream that the child catcher from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang would come into my house and me and my twin brother would hide behind the sofas and he used to do his creepy voice and say ‘ice cream and lollipops all free today’ – weird thing is my brother always had the same dream too!
Age: 19
Where are you from? Melbourne, Australia
When were you scouted? In October last year.
When do you feel most beautiful? When I am feeling positive.
How has modelling changed you? It has made me a lot more independent.
If you were invisible for a day what would you do? Creep people out.
What was the last dream you had? I rarely remember dreams… perhaps that’s a good thing… the subconscious can be a crazy thing.
Who is your dream date? Larry David
What keeps you awake at night? Sometimes my mind but usually I fall asleep and stay asleep.
Do you have a recurring dream or nightmare? No thank god, wouldn’t that be boring, or horrifying.
What takes you to Cloud 9? When I find something I think I’ve lost.
Age: 18
Where are you from? Amsterdam, Holland.
When were you scouted? When I was 14 but I didn’t start modelling until I was 16.
When do you feel most beautiful? When I wake up and look in the mirror but I haven’t put in my contact lenses yet!
How has modelling changed you? I think it has changed me in a positive way and made me more independent. I used to be scared of getting lost and going to new places.
If you were invisible for a day what would you do? I would spy on the queen and watch what she’s doing all day. The Dutch queen and prime minister have a secret conversation every week and I’d like to join them.
What was the last dream you had? I was jumping over clouds and sliding over rainbows with my unicorn friends when suddenly… Well, no, unfortunately I never remember my dreams. I only daydream.
Who is your dream date? My rabbit, Snuffie. He’s really attractive.
What keeps you awake at night? Excitement for the next day.
What takes you to Cloud 9? Did you know Cloud 9 is also a designer drug sold in America as bath salt? Strange expression… Baking cupcakes at 2.00 am with my friends makes me happy.
Age: 19
Where are you from? Holland, Utrecht
When were you scouted? When I was 14, but started to work full time when I was 17 and had finished high school.
When do you feel most beautiful? When I’m dressed for a nice evening out. A little bit eye make- up, curly hair and a beautiful dress with high heels.
How has modelling changed you? I’m less shy and my English is much better which has given me more confidence.
If you were invisible for a day what would you do? Spy on the cutest guys and my friends, I’m always curious what people are doing when I’m not there.
What was the last dream you had? Lying on a beach with a lot of friends and with a lot of cocktails enjoying the sun:)
Who is your dream date? Jason Statham, just because he’s such a good action actor. Or otherwise Channing Tatum.
What keeps you awake at night? A hot guy next to me!
What takes you to Cloud 9? Working, making money and getting everything I want!
Age: 17
Where are you from? Latvia, Gulbene
When were you scouted? 2009
When do you feel most beautiful? When I’m with nature. I love all that is natural and ecological.
How has modelling changed you? I have become more self-sufficient. While away from home I’ve learned to cook and map read, my language skills continue to improve ;) and I’ve become more confident.
If you were invisible for a day what would you do? :D :D :D I would like to enter the Chanel fashion house to see how beautiful clothes are created.
What was the last dream you had? I dreamt my picture was on the cover of Vogue.
Who is your dream date? BRAD PITT!
What keeps you awake at night? A good book or chat with friends.
Do you have a recurring dream or nightmare? No, I usually sleep well.