Happy New Year-both Gregorian and Lunar!! We are excited to announce Karen as our January Fit Model of the Month. Karen is a professionally trained cellist, technical design student at FIT, and a popular fit model among many of our clients. Continue reading to learn more about Karen:
1. Where are you from?
I am from Colombia, I was born and grew up in Medellin, a beautiful city nicknamed the “City of Eternal Spring” for its almost perfect weather all year round.
2. What you are into… studies, hobbies, special skills etc..?
I have a BS in Music Cello performance; I started playing cello when I was 11 years old and worked as a cellist and music instructor for long time. I’m passionate about music, art and fashion, and started a second bachelor’s degree in Technical Design at the Fashion Institute of Technology. So far, I am learning tons and enjoying every single step of this journey. My hobbies also include exercising, traveling, getting to know different cultures, and visiting new restaurants and eating delicious food.
3. Favorite fit clients from the biz?
Working as a fit model has given me the opportunity to get to know the fashion industry and enjoy relationships with the creative and technical design teams from each brand. Madewell, J.Crew, Guess and COACH are great! I feel really lucky to have worked with such wonderful and talented people.
4. Dreams/goals, anything else of interest?
My main goal right now is to continue learning at FIT, developing new abilities and skills that help me bring more value to my job. I would also love to work with other brands like Everlane, Alice and Olivia, DKNY and Reformation.
5. Fit/modeling career highlights?
I always look forward to each fitting, it is the highlight of my day because I love what I do.
6. How did you get into fit modeling?
I came to live in New York in 2017. At that time I was working as a cello instructor but I wanted to have a side job in fashion. A close friend who worked as a pattern-maker for Macy’s told me that I had the right measurements to become a Fit model, I did not know what it was but I did what she suggested and I went to BICOASTAL MGMT where they helped me get my first Client: Madewell! (Thanks Macy’s friend for the referral!!-@bicoastalmgmt)