Ms. Namita Nayyar:
In 2015, you became Sports Illustrated’s first plus-size model to be featured in the magazine’s Annual Swimsuit Issue. Would you like to share with us your experience?
Ms. Robyn Lawley:
Of course, every time I am photographed for Sports Illustrated it is a great honour.
The first time was a huge moment for me, on so many levels. A part of me just never thought it would happen, featuring a size 14 like myself. Or if it did it would be a one hit wonder. it’s incredible to be invited back even after having a baby.
They are such an awesome team. It makes me believe size diversity is here to stay, which is such an amazing feeling. Beauty comes in all sizes always has, always will!
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
You were voted the winner of the Australian Cosmopolitan Fun, Fearless Female, Rising Star Award 2011 and were also selected for Sydney Magazine’s Top 100 Most Influential People of the year award for 2011. How does it feel when you receive such appreciation and love for your hardwork?
Ms. Robyn Lawley:
It’s always an honour, I hope I’m doing Australia proud. I want women and men to accept their natural size and to stop the body hating and shaming. We’ve been inundated with a certain body type for so long it’s gratifying seeing shifts in fashion and campaigns of late.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Advice and motivational words to the inspiring and budding fashion models, who all are your fans and shall like to know from you for their climb to the ladder of success in the field of modeling?
Ms. Robyn Lawley:
Take direction and listen to the photographer. Be prepared and professional. Read call sheets properly, if it says have a tan or clean hair and face follow those req. Watch what more experienced models do and study them. If the client has references ask to see them so you know what feel they are going for. Learn how your body moves and what shapes suit you best.
Testing is a great way to build up a folio but also to build up your confidence and gives you the opportunity to study your shots and what does and doesn’t look good. For me I’ve been doing it for a while I go on auto pilot when I’m modeling it just comes out of nowhere and then when I’m off I’m more focused on making everyone laugh on set, usually at my expense. I think it’s important to get the job done but also not forget who you are as a person and have a sense of humor!
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