Australian fashion model Alyssa Sutherland, 27, has lost count of how many times she has graced the cover of Vogue. It's understandable – the New York based model’s career has so far lasted 12 years.
Sutherland, along with other top Australian models, features in a campaign to raise money for ovarian cancer – Witchery's White Shirt Campaign (see www.witchery.com.au).
Suther land spoke to New Look to give some insight into her glamorous world.
Things you didn't know about Alyssa Sutherland
Her favourite designer is Jean Paul Gaultier
I got to work with him when I was doing shows back when I was a young spring chicken. I got to do his shows quite a few times. He's fabulous, just hands down my favourite. As a designer, I think he’s one of the few real designers out there. He's so old school. The real height of fashion in the 80s with the supermodels I kind of imagine was like working with him. He picks his girls really specifically for shows, he really creates outfits for the girls. You go in for your fitting with him and he’s so excited – he's made this one thing he thinks is going to look amazing on you. There was one very memorable turquoise dress he made me that was beautiful. It was gorgeous and floaty.
Her best experience as a model was going on safari in Tanzania with sleepwear designer Peter Alexander
It's not being on a catwalk for a worldwide ultra famous couture designer, but it was just the most fun I've had. Peter is just lovely. I really feel in love with Africa, it was one of the most amazing place I've been. I was, each and every day, very happy and grateful for my job.
She loves colour
I don't wear enough colour, I wear way too much black, charcoal and grey. I love being quite monochromatic and leathery. But now, I am really loving purple, deep jewel tones. Deep purples, teals, bright oranges and stuff are what I’m really into.
But hates puffy silhouettes
Honestly, I'm so over these big, blousey, bouffant dresses. I don't think they celebrate women's bodies at all. All I think they do is hide your body if you've got something to flaunt, or make it look like you're trying to hide something.
She hearts NY
For me, it's where I'm very comfortable now. I've been there for quite a few years. Whether I'm working or playing, I know where I want to be. I know where to go to have a really great dinner. There are quite a few spots I hit on a regular basis.
She loves to eat
I've become quite a foodie. I do appreciate a really good dessert. I had a sticky date pudding in New York in an Australian restaurant and it was fabulous.
And hates unhealthy attitudes towards eating
I think that fad diets and going crazy are really bad for you. I am really of the opinion that we should celebrate who we are and what we have. I know how to dress for my figure and I think it’s really important to be comfortable with who you are no matter what size you are. For me, it's about eating like a normal person and not feeling guilty about eating a piece of cake now and then.
She wants to be an actress
I'm at the point where modelling is my bread and butter, but I'm trying to progress and move on to other things. I really want to be an actress. I'm into whatever there is out there. Whether it’s film, television or theatre, I really love it and I'm really passionate about it. I’m hoping things take off.