Featured Model: Haruka Kish
Do the work you are given, the best you can, in no hurry.
Haruka is one of those models who has this great high fashion look, and always looks perfectly put together. It’s natural to assume by looking at her that she’d be the Diva Supermodel type, but Haruka’s proven time and time again that she’s friendly, approachable, and easy to work with. You may have seen her modelling for Muism, in the Miss Virtual World pageant, or on the runway for SL’s top designers.
How did you get your start in modelling in Second Life?
Haruka: That was about one year ago, I met Scarlett Niven (who was one of super models in SL and also released her great collections lately as you know!) at YSL SIM for their new perfume promotion. I couldn’t help speaking to her because I was one of her enthusiastic fans. She was so gentle though my rudeness… and then she kindly recommended me to apply for the model draft for some modeling agency. Fortunately I was selected and my career started as a model from then. I never thought I would work as a model in SL till I met her. So I can say that I was not here where I am now, if I hadn’t met Scarlett! She changed my SL. I always thank her in my mind.
How would you describe your own personal style? Any favourite stores or designers?
Haruka: Actually I love all kinds of fashion and here in Second Life we are open to new things, so I love to try outfits I won’t wear in RL… from formal dresses to street wear. But I don’t want to forget that I am a lady! I always keep the word “classy” in my mind anytime I think of my style. I also believe it’s very important to improve my heart from within myself as a lady.
You’ve recently placed in the Miss Virtual World pagaent. How’s that experience been for you?
Haruka: First, I greatly appreciate everyone’s support: judges, BOSL staff, other finalists and precious friends. I had a lot of great opportunities to meet new people through this contest so far. Everyone has been not only professional, but also great people. Maybe SL is just a virtual world, of course some part of that is true, but people who are behind the avatars are certainly living persons who have warm hearts. They are not virtual. I really appreciate the opportunity to know them in SL.
Which do you like better, print modelling or runway? And why?
Haruka: With print modeling, I can feel photographer’s great sensitivities (through conversations with them) about what they want to express with my photo. On the other hand, runway modeling’s very fun for me… to walk runway to show the outfits, hair and everything… It’s a challenge since we models need to show the best, with thinking how prims move beautifully, how fabrics look wonderful, along with my shape, by trial and error. So I love every area of work I can do as a model.
Lastly, do you have any advice for newer players looking to break into modelling in Second Life?
Haruka: I’m often asked this “How can I be a model like you?” I answer, Do the work you are given, the best you can, in no hurry. We models always need to try big contests and auditions and I know it’s so hard to want to win very very much. But when you win, there is a certain reason why you are selected, but when you are not selected… it’s just an unlucky thing, that’s all. So please keep enjoying trying, don’t give up! My motto is: A beautiful thing is born only from a beautiful mind.
Haruka’s covershoot by Valena Glushenko.
Haruka is wearing: bianca f 01realdress-back, earrings by Paper Couture
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