Model Moment | Maddie Seisay

Maddie Seisay

After taking part in the Elite Model Look 2012 competition as one of the finalists, a nationwide model search to find two winners consisting of one girl and one boy, Maddie Saissey has managed to make a strong career out of modelling-even without winning. Walking for Vivienne Westwood Red Label last year and now Rihanna for River Island collection this year, 2013 has proved to be nothing short of impressive for Maddie as one of the ‘new faces’ of Elite London.

Every model must prepare for fashion week. Diet, exercise and drinking plenty of water are the main ways for models to stay in shape. If your part of Elite, then your part of a family, and every model is given their own advice on nutrition to suit their body shape. For Maddie: “I prepare by washing my makeup off and in the morning I straighten each strand of hair. I drink loads of water too.”

Buzzing with excitement and a positive attitude prepared for a day of castings before a big show in the evening, Maddie agrees with most of the other Elite girls that “Confidence, lots of energy and just being yourself in front of them” is the secret to impressing the panel. So, confidence is key yes Maddie? “Definitely, confidence is the key thing all the time.”

So what are the likes and dislikes about London Fashion Week? All running across London to castings aside, Maddie explains: “I hate the tube during rush hour; it’s scary especially when you’re trying to get somewhere.” But on the other hand, “I love the shows and how exciting it is! Once you get on that catwalk it becomes amazing!”

Before she shoots off to conquer her selected castings, we ask Maddie to give us 3 words.

LFW Essentials:“Water, lots and lots and lots of food and hairbrush!”

That wasn’t three words Maddie!

LFW experience so far: “Tiring, exciting and tiring.” 


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