Age: 23

Home: China

I was scouted: I entered a competition in China and started modelling from that.

Favourite place in the world: I love L.A, Australia and New Zealand.

Favourite London hang out: I’ve only been here a month so I’m still exploring but I like London – just not the weather!

Dream destination: The Aegean Sea, I just want to see it.

Last thing I bought: A ring and necklace from Tiffany & Co.

Fear: Snakes!

Favourite food: My mother’s cooking.

Favourite movie: Gone with the Wind.

Favourite music: I like country and light music, like Adele.

Dream job: When I was a kid I wanted to be a police woman but now I would like to be a big movie actress.

Shows I’ve walked: Louis Vuitton, Moschino Cheap & Chic, Temperley, Thomas Tait, Hussein Chalayan, Marc Jacobs…

Myself in three words: Strong, sentimental and kind-hearted.

If I could have one wish: To travel around the world with my family.

Photographer: Daniel Nadel, shot on film using ILFORD PH5 PLUS 400
Fashion Editor and words: Francesca Prudente
Hair: Lotte O’Shea using BUMBLE & BUMBLE
Make Up: Bobana Parojcic using CHANEL LES BEIGES & SS 2013

Model: Xiaomeng Huang at VIVA LONDON
Xiaomeng wears dress by RICHARD NICOLL

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Age: Almost 19

Hometown: Legnica, Poland

I was scouted: When I was 13, I was very shy & not confident about the way I looked. But my Mum kept pushing me to compete in Miss Teenager Poland, which I won. I then met someone who worked at an modelling agency, so I went there & they really liked me.

Favourite childhood memory: My first trip to Barcelona with my Mum. It was the first time I’d ever been on a plane, which was really cool.

Favourite place in the world: Morocco

Dream destination: New York, my visa is almost ready!

Hobbies: I think because of modelling I’ve lost quite a lot of hobbies. I love to spend time with people I love, especially as I’m not in my hometown a lot. I also like singing & playing the guitar.

Current Obsession: Books, especially buying books. One day I want a big book case.

Fear: I don’t like spiders or snakes — I once had to shoot with a boa!

Guilty pleasure: Cigarettes

Favourite food: I love traditional polish food.

Dream dinner date: Marilyn Monroe — she was so charismatic & powerful. I would love to know how it all happened.

Favourite movie: Untouchable

Least favourite movie: Titanic, I hated it.

Favourite superhero: Catwoman

First gig: I’ve never been to one.

Favourite music: Really depends on my mood. I love pop, rock, reggae…

Most treasured possession: A ring my mother gave me for my 18th birthday. It was my grandmother’s. I never met her as she died before I was born.

Dream job: Walking the haute couture show for Dolce & Gabbana was one of them, and I would love to be a Victoria Secret Angel.

Career highlight so far: The Dolce & Gabbana show was amazing. I enjoy shows more than shoots as it’s a moment to be different — everyone is looking at you and you can really make your mark. It’s also a nice chance to catch up with friends. Last season I walked Paris, Milan & London, so hopefully this season I can do New York too.

Myself in three words: Emotional, honest & so messy!

If I could have one wish: To have the people I love close to me.

Photographer: Daniel Nadel, shot on film using ILFORD FP4 PLUS 125
Fashion Editor and words: Francesca Prudente
Hair: Lotte O’Shea using BUMBLE & BUMBLE
Make Up: Bobana Parojcic using CHANEL LES BEIGES & SS 2013

Model: Paulina Heiler at VIVA LONDON
Paulina wears jacket from HOUSE OF HOLLAND

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