Q&A: Bianca Castro
Our PRE20 campaign model
Who? Bianca Ødegård Castro, @itsbiancacastro
Occupation? Model
Location? London
You are the campaign model for Envelope1976 PRE20 Au Revoir collection that launches soon. How has that been?
It has been such a good experience! It was definitely really exciting and fun. I am super thankful for this experience and that I was able to be a part of such a great team.
You started as a model quite early. How has the journey been so fare?
I feel that I have grown and learnt a lot about myself through this work, and I look forward to continue to learn more in the future. Getting to know the fashion industry first hand has always been a dream.
You just moved to London, what are you doing there?
I am here to experience a new world and meet new people, and at the same time try to work as a model.
Has London style changed your style in any way?
I would say that I have challenged my style. London is a very cool place with many different people to be inspired by.
What inspires you in your everyday life?
There are different things that inspire me, for example to have something to look forward to, to be with people with good energy and people who are passionate about what they do.
"There is no one way to wear Envelope1976" - what is your best styling tips?
Dress in what you are comfortable in. Be inspired by others, but trust what you like.
If you could only choose five season-less items to wear, what would that be and why?
A suit inspired by Envelope1976 - for a feminine look
Leather jacket - something extra
Boots - for a independent look
Hat - for character
Coat - for a more sophisticated and strong look
What is your best tips for how to reuse clothes?
Buy vintage and sell the clothes that you don't use.
What do you do to have a greener lifestyle?
I reuse plastic bags, shop vintage and recycle.
What is next for you now?
To go and see agencies, and travel more. It is an exciting time for me now!
Photos: Ole Martin Halvorsen, @olemh