I am very honoured to have been able to interview Australian-born model Lauren Vickers for this feature.
Above Image Credits: Photography by Jessica Abraham, Makeup by Susie Ayoub, Hair by Barbi Ayoub
She has been shooting for over 13 years and got her start as a fashion, editorial, and runway model. As she got older, she branched out into several different genres of modeling, such as glamour, commercial, beauty-and excelled. In addition to modeling, she does TV presenting and hosting.
Above Image Credits: Photography by Marty Lochmann, Hair/MakeUp by Simone Cozens
Lauren’s amazing beauty, attitude, talent and posing skills earned her the title of Playmate of the Year 2010 for Playboy Italia, as well as countless other magazine features and commercial work.
Above Image Credits: Photography by Anthony Adamson, Hair/MakeUp by Tricia Albulario
AVIVA: Have you always wanted to be a model, or did you have other careers in mind when you were younger?
LAUREN VICKERS: I wanted to be a vet when I was young, but I was allergic to cats (!) so I took up my second dream to be a model when I was given the opportunity at 11 years old.
Above Image Credits: Photography by Anthony Adamson, H&MU by Tricia Albulario
AVIVA: What inspires you as a model?
LV: People and their amazing creativity. For the creatives of my shoots – I get inspired by clothes, photos, makeup, colours and textures. Then I look at all the people I admire who are doing so well in their chosen fields and think how I can apply that to my modeling. 
Above Image Credits: Photography by Anthony Adamson, Hair/MakeUp by Tricia Albulario
AVIVA: What career achievement are you most proud of? (publications, etc)
LV: There’s a few! Taking the big leap to model overseas, creating my own career path for myself without anyone’s help and of course working up to being selected as Playmate of the Year for Playboy Italia. I’m also proud of the reputation I have built for myself – the many years of hard work have paid off! 
Above Image Credits: Photography by Edwin van Wier, H&MU by Linda van der Laan
AVIVA: What do you feel is the most exciting part about being a model and why?
LV: I love that I get to constantly transform into new characters everyday. One day you can be an editorial geisha and the next day you can be an oiled up sex kitten – it’s so amazing to work with people who can take your ideas to another level, I’ll have some incredible work to look back on one day. 
Above Image Credits: Photography by Alex Chailan and David Piolé
AVIVA: If you could meet any person (living or dead), who would it be and why?
LV: I would just love to pick Elle Macpherson’s brain to see how she’s been so successful but still stayed so grounded all these years. 
Above Image Credits: Photography by Danial Gowans, HairMakeUp by Erin Bigg
AVIVA: What are some of your other passions/interests?
LV: I love an unusual mix of things; fashion, motorbikes and cooking. 
Above Image Credits:Photography by Stig P
AVIVA: Other than having a great look, what else do you think has been crucial to your success as a model?
LV: You need to learn to build a thick skin for yourself and to take every critique as an opportunity to better yourself. A good work ethic and a level head also goes a long way for your reputation which can win you jobs against other models who are just as beautiful. 
Above Image Credits: Photography by Matt Pho
AVIVA: What piece of advice could you give to the aspiring models (who would be reading this)?
LV: This industry can be trying at times, but if you keep at it, do your research, look after your body and embrace each new opportunity with a smile – you’ll go a long way! 
Above Image Credits: Photography by Jessica Abraham, Makeup by Susie Ayoub, Hair by Barbi Ayoub
AVIVA: Do you have any additional comments?
LV: Thank you to everyone who enjoys seeing my work, your support means the world to me and keeps me motivated! 
Above Image Credits: Photography by Luca Starace
I would like to thank Lauren for this interview. It was a pleasure! I wish her all the best for many years to come.
If you would like to see more of Lauren’s work, visit her website, Facebook Page, and Model Mayhem.
Above Image Credits: Photography by Luca Starace
