MODEL TALK with Mila || @milasuminokura
How long have you been modeling for? 8 years.
What advice would you give to a model starting out? Meet and listen to right person who is positive and loves you, and improve yourself:)
What do you love about modeling? Meeting talented people all over the world.
What do you dislike about it? Changeable schedule.
How did you first get signed? Eg. were you scouted etc? I was scouted by a casting agent and they sent me to a casting for a fashion show.
What is your ultimate goal you wish to achieve in your modeling career?Not only as a model but also a cooking adviser, I would like to share ideas with people to make the life more joyful.
What is the craziest/weirdest job you have done? Having all white makeup on my face and wearing a paper flower on my head was crazy but beautiful, I liked it.
What are your thoughts on the fashion industry? I wish we can focus on long lasting and good quality products and artisan more.
Was there ever a time when you wanted to quit modeling? No, but maybe in the future when I start a farmers life:)
What are your hobbies outside of modeling? Cooking and drawing.
Is modeling your passion or something on the side? I don't say it's my passion but I just liked it and it became essential to my life.
Have you ever tried to change your body in any way to ‘fit in’ with the fashion industry’s standards? In Japan, yes.
Do you think your years/months of modeling experience have made you more self-confident or less self-confident? Both but mostly more self-confident.
What is your favourite city to model in and why? Melbourne. Relaxed and creative, the balance was great, and of course nice people.
Which city do you work the most in? Tokyo.
What does your typical weekly diet and exercise look like? To eat fresh simple meals, walk and ride a bike to everywhere as much as I can.
What essentials do you always carry around with you in your handbag? Lip balm and diary.