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IN CONVERSATION|LAURIE HARDING
Name|Laurie Richard Andrew Paul Harding
Age|20
Hometown|Brighton, United Kingdom
How did you get discovered?
I was discovered by my agent after a night out in Brighton, making my way home in the early hours of the morning...of all the times to be scouted! I must have looked terrible, but here I am!
What were you doing prior to modeling?
I used to work for an insurance & investment company helping to run a team of administrative staff
People would be surprised to know that I...
moved out when I was 15 and started working in bars to get by, and I ended up helping to manage a barowned by one of the 50th richest men in the world, so I got to meet a lot of cool celebrities at a very young age!
What's your latest obsession?
Dunkin' Donuts, I cannot stop eating it since I've been here in NYC. It is not available in the UK
Your most prize possession?
My Galaxy phone. If I don't have it with me, I find it impossible to regulate my life and without it, I do go a little bit insane
Growing up, who did you look up to as your hero?
My uncle Paul, my dad wasn't around when I was younger and he always took care of me. He had an accident a few years ago that has left him in a hospital and unable to do a lot, but if I had to call anyone an honorable man & "my hero", it would be him. Love you with all my heart, uncle Paul!
When is the last time you said, "I Love You" to someone?
My mother, I know it may make me sound like a mother's boy (which is probably not the case, to be honest) but I don't think I tell her enough and I am trying to now.
Three adjectives that best describes you:
Banterful, Happy and Easily Amused
Describe your personal style:
Riccardo Tisci for Givenchy/Katie Eary/Lanvin meets Agi & Sam...not over the top but smart!
Your favorite place you have travel to:
Paris—I love Paris. I've only been there for fashion week but I fell in love with the city straight away...no contest!
Your favorite film and scene from the film:
Angel-a—a film by Luc Besson—Synopsis: A man down of his luck who meets and falls in love with his guardian angel
If there's a destination or item you would recommend us to check out or visit about your native country/city or town, what would you recommend?
Brighton, United Kingdom—In Brighton, if anyone was visiting to see the scenery, I would recommend taking them to a beach bar to look at the West Pier. It burned down many years ago, but the shell that is left over the water is just stunning!
If you were given a indie show by a cable channel, what would be your opening theme song to your show?
Spinning by Malcolm or (Shakka)—A good friend of mine, it really does speak to me about how life can always turn upside down on you
Favorite moment in modeling:
Walking for all the shows that booked me in London and Paris this current SS2014 season!
Your wish for 2013?
Good health and if I'm not still CONSTANTLY! busy to touch back home and to see my family, I miss them!
MODEL AGENT|AGENCY:
Taylor Cook|Shawn Zane|Fusion Models
IMAGES|CONCEPT|CASTING|John Tan
STYLING: Laurie Harding
STYLING: Laurie Harding
MODEL|Laurie Harding|Fusion Models
Special thanks to Taylor Cook, Shawn Zane and the men's board at Fusion Models; Laurie for collaborating with JTC, great conversations and enthusiasm!
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LAURIE HARDING' S SELF PORTRAIT
