#interviews
LUUK VAN OS
Amsterdam resident Luuk Van Os (Models 1 men) has been busy taking over the British fashion scene. We caught up with the adventure junkie turned model...
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How did you get into modelling?
I started modelling about a year ago. I got scouted when I was a lot younger but never really thought about it, but then I came back from a big back-packing experience and needed some money, so I thought I'd give it a try.
What's been your best experience as a model?
Getting to know so many people. Every day is a new adventure. Sometimes you have a real handle on the jet-set life, this morning I had my fifth flight this week. Sometimes it can be a pain though, if something happens and you're in a strange company without your friends and family. Then again, that can be quite freeing.
What's top of your bucket list?
To go to Tokyo for sure.
What would you say your best and worst attributes are?
My best attribute is that I can mingle with everyone. That can also create a problem in itself though, that I don't create borders for myself, so I try to do so much with so many different people then I get bored too easily.
Describe yourself in three words?
Adrenaline, adventure and trustworthy.
Favourite artist(any kind)?
I like a German techno DJ called Oliver Schweiz, and Banksy.
If you could have a super power what would it be and what would you do with it?
To fly! I've wanted to fly my entire life. I got a license to skydive so I can jump out of planes. I was a snowboard instructor before this, and I'd love to jump out of a plane with a snowboard attached, then cut off my parachute on landing and go.
Describe your style
It can vary a lot. I used to snowboard a lot so it was skinny jeans, a big t-shirt. But since I've been modelling, I've been interested in different types of styling, like really cool leather boots.
Tell me something nobody knows about you?
Some people think that when you are a model, you're really cool and you know everything, but it's the complete opposite, it's very insecure. You don't know where to go, how things are going to turn out.
Ultimate dinner date?
Would it be cheesy to say my own girlfriend?!
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