Now Casting: Cierra Skye

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Pittsburgh native Cierra Skye’s modeling rite of passage was the Marc Jacobs Fall 2015 runway show and subsequent ad campaign alongside Molly Bair and Julia Nobis. Her beautifully unusual features—extraordinarily high cheekbones, porcelain skin, and mermaid-length hair—are what made her stand out this season. She’s often described as “Renaissance-looking” or “swan-like,” labels that are quickly helping her build her own brand of beauty, but not without caution. “My mom always says, ‘don’t lose yourself,’” says the 18-year-old model on dealing with the image-driven pressure to conform to the modeling industry’s status quo. “I think that’s really important, because it’s so easy to forget who you are.” When she’s not playing muse to Marc Jacobs, she channels her energy into creative writing, yoga, and playing with ’90s makeup trends. Meet Cierra:

What’s your first memory of fashion?
“My first memory of fashion is looking through all of my mother’s magazines as a child.”

How were you discovered?
“I was scouted in Columbus, Ohio at a scouting convention at the age of 14.”

What was the first big runway show that you walked in?
“My first ever runway show was Hood By Air. I remember there was just this amazing energy backstage. I was so nervous. My dress was long and tight at the bottom. The entire time, I was terrified that I was going to trip.”

What’s your favorite modeling career moment so far?
“My favorite moment was probably the Marc Jacobs Fall ’15 show. If it weren’t for this show I would have never done any of the other things that I’ve done in my career so far. It was at that show that I first realized that modeling is something I want to do forever.”

Favorite designers?
“My favorites are Marc Jacobs, Calvin Klein, and Saint Laurent.”

Who are your role models?
“Kate Moss is my favorite model, so I consider her a role model.”

Favorite beauty trick?
“My favorite beauty trick is using lip liner as a lipstick. I like to line my lips and color it in for a very ’90s, matte look.”

What would people be most surprised to know about you?
“Probably that I write poetry and short stories in my free time and that I’m a vegan. I was raised vegetarian, so I’ve always had a love for animals and the planet. Being vegan was the next step.”

Where do you see yourself in ten years?
“I hope to be a successful supermodel. Maybe even an actress. Eventually, I’d like to settle down in California.”

Which actress would play you in a movie?
“Amanda Seyfried, because she is my absolute favorite actress.”

Who is your celebrity crush?
“Abel Tesfaye from The Weeknd and Kurt Cobain.”

Who is your favorite makeup artist and hairstylist?
“I’ve been lucky to work with a lot of amazing hair stylists and makeup artists. Guido and Pat McGrath in particular are both incredible.”

What’s your most embarrassing moment?
“The first time I ever walked the runway, my walk was so awkward. I watched it back afterwards and I laughed so hard because I was so ashamed!”

What do you do to stay in shape for your job?
“I hate gyms, so I mainly rely on home workouts that I can take with me or running and yoga.”

What projects do you have on the horizon?
“I have a lot of things coming out soon, so I’m really excited. Stay tuned!”

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