Jess Thomas for Teen Eye

I: What made you take part in Australia’s Next Top Model? How has the show impacted your life?

J: I thought it would be a great platform and a good experience. It has definitely had an impact on my confidence in the best way possible. I feel like I can go into any situation and face whatever comes my way now in this industry.

I: What does the word adrenaline mean to you? How do you deal with it in your day-to-day life?

J: To me it means experiencing something that makes you nervous and excited at the same time and then when that moment is happening you’re in such a good place you don’t want it to stop. I try to go into everything that I do with excitement if that’s a casting or a job because it makes your mood better and the people you meet get a feeling of joy and adrenaline too.

I: What has been your favourite modelling experience so far?

J: One of my favourites is still the first shoot I ever did which was on the show shooting with Gary Heery. It was just an amazing experience and I loved getting the chance to be captured by him.

I: What is your advice to people trying to tackle the industry?

J: I’d say stay true to who you are and work hard! It’s not easy and there will be bad days but you get on with what’s happening and always be determined and respectful.

I: What do you think are the three characteristics which have helped you the most in your modelling career?

J: So far probably my manners, work ethic and authenticity.

I: Aside from modelling, what other career aspirations do you have?

J: That’s hard, I have a lot of interests, but business, psychology, and fashion interest me.

I: Do you think fashion is predominantly art or business?

J: I think it depends. I think that commercial fashion is predominantly more business focused whereas high fashion has a more artistic aspiration.

I: What are your perceptions of beauty? What makes a human beautiful?

J: I don’t think there is one person who doesn’t hold some type of beauty. Diversity and difference is one of my favourite beauties. But what makes a human beautiful is their soul.

I: What do you see in the fashion industry that excites you?

J: Constant change and passion that definitely excites me.

My interview with Jess is up on the latest issue of Teen Eye magazine, an incredible international online magazine completely produced and run by teens. issue 3, the Adrenaline issue is packed with amazing content on culture, lifestyle and fashion.

Find Teen Eye at http://www.teeneyemagazine.com/ @teeneyemag on Instagram and @teeneye on Tumblr, and Jess at @jessicagrace_thomas on Instagram.

Love, Ingrid