What do you find so appealing about fashion?

I think it really expresses how people feel about themselves. It doesn’t only show personality, but it says a lot about confidence as well. Certain people can’t pull things off so they never attempt anything different. Other people know they can pull off a different look so they do. A lot of the time, I look at someone and I think to myself what they should be wearing.

Any favourite designers?

It is hard to say... I like Stella McCartney. I like lots of designers that aren’t necessarily within my price range. I like most of the designers that really capture your imagination...the couture that’s taking it to the next level, not streetwear. As far as myself, I usually wear tunics and oversized t-shirts, not just boot cut jeans and white t-shirts.

Ahh, the basics. So does your study of sociology have anything to do with fashion or is it only a hobby?

That’s basically why I went into arts, once I’m done I can go in different directions. I was just in Chicago and I visited the School of the Art Institute. They have a lot of fashion programs that I’m interested in but until then I just wanted to take a foundation until I figure out if it’s a career I want to pursue.

How do you find Edmonton as far as fashion? Do you find it to be fashionable?

I think there is fashion, but the trends are a bit late. Also, people seem to group together here. There isn’t as much individualism as people seem to think. Lots of people dress the same but think they are dressing different.

When do you start dressing more exotically?

My mother always had a lot of shoes so I would sneak them and wear them. A friend’s mom was also a model so we used to do runway shows for Gap Kids and Roots.

So you were a child model?

Yep. My mom got concerned that I’d get too involved in the model lifestyle so it never worked out.

Another child star’s dreams dashed.