Name: Tia Benbow-Hart
Agency: Profile Model Management
Age: 16
Hometown: Brighton
How did you become a model?
I did it as a child and then took a break but then wanted to do it again so I went round to agencies and was accepted that way.
Who is your favourite designer?
Probably Elie Saab, Marc Jacobs and Alexander Wang.
What do you wear on your days off?
Lazy clothes like oversized jeans and tops, or I’ll wear a leather skirt and tights and a comfy jumper.
What book, movie or song means the most to you?
Two songs by Bon Iver, Blindsided and re:stacks, both mean a lot to me because the songs both remind me of certain people and always make me feel peaceful and happy.
Who are your heroes in life?
My parents and friends are my heroes because they are all so hardworking and encouraging and make me happy.
What is your present state of mind?
I’m feeling very at ease and happy at the moment.
What is your idea of happiness?
Just feeling comfortable and at ease in the things I do and enjoying myself.
How would you like to be perceived by others?
I’d like people to think I was approachable and easy to talk to, someone who’s confident in them self but doesn’t show any form of arrogance or rudeness.
If you were not a model, what would you be?
I’d really love to do anything to do with art, whether that be photography, artist, actress or something to do with music, I need to do something creative to keep me happy.
What advice do you have for other models?
Just to be polite to everyone, work hard on the shoot and just be confident and comfortable in what you do.
by Justin van Vliet
Images by Justin van Vliet