KIKI KANG: the interview

Ph: Li Qi for GQ China May 2010

KIKI KANG

the freshness

Kiki Kang is with Supreme NY.

Ph. Max Vadukul for Vogue China 2010

PONY RYDER: Where are you from Kiki? You look multi ethnic… are you?
KIKI KANG: I’m from China. Many people say that, but i’m totally Chinese.

Elite UK via TFS

PONY RYDER: How did you start modeling?

KIKI KANG: When I graduated from school… My mother agency found me in the school , about 2 years ago. My mother agency told me about the Elite Model Contest, and I didn’t think too much, just thought I should try it. I couldn’t speak English before I entered modeling, just some basics.. “Hello” 😛

Vogue China May 2010

PONY RYDER: One of the first agencies that started promoting you on the Internet was Elite Barcelona. Was Spain your first international experience?
KIKI KANG: I didn’t stay in Spain too long, Paris was my first international experience.

Ph. Max Farago & Sty. Kate Phelan for TOPSHOP

PONY RYDER: You are also the face of the new TOPSHOP campaign. What did you think of the outfit you wore in the campaign, would you wear it in private?
KIKI KANG: Yes, I like the outfit i wore, I will wear those clothes in private, not because I did the Topshop campaign, but because I’ve always liked their clothes.

PONY RYDER: Where do you usually shop? Is TOPSHOP also one of your destinations?
KIKI KANG: Soho is my favorite place, and Barney’s, Bloomingdales….. Topshop, sure – always 🙂
I love Topshop very much, I think they always have nice and fashionable clothes, and also a very affordable price.

Vogue China May 2010

PONY RYDER: What is the brand of your favorite jeans?
KIKI KANG: I don’t know, I always go to Bloomingdales to choose jeans, they have everything nice.

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PONY RYDER: Speaking of jeans, you were great at Diesel Runway. Do the shows that you walk for influence your personal style?
KIKI KANG: It’s not my personal style in the shows ,but I like Diesel clothes, it’s young and cool.

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PONY RYDER: What was your first show Kiki?
KIKI KANG: My first show was in Shanghai, I can’t remember…

Vogue China May 2010

PONY RYDER: What do you do first when you get up?
KIKI KANG: I take a shower.

PONY RYDER: And how do you nurture your body?
KIKI KANG: With Clarins Moisture rich body lotion

Vogue China May 2010

PONY RYDER: How do you stay in shape?
KIKI KANG: Staying in shape—that ‘s very difficult for me, I love food, so sports is the best way I guess. At the moment I’m doing hot yoga, twice a week.

PONY RYDER: So you pay attention to what you eat?
KIKI KANG: Yes ,I do.
PONY RYDER: What is your favorite dish?
KIKI KANG: There are too many, everything is my favorite.

PONY RYDER: Where do you go then for a great meal in NY City?
KIKI KANG: I always go to different restaurants to try different foods, there are a lot of great places.

Vogue China May 2010

PONY RYDER: What products do you use for your skin?
KIKI KANG:

• Shiseido: lotion and eyecream
• CeraVe: cleanser and moisturizer (my doctor told me that it is good for sensitive skin)
• Oil

Vogue China May 2010

PONY RYDER: Do you know any traditional beauty tip?
KIKI KANG: Every girl and woman has a different face, but the most important beauty tip is confidence – the best make up for everyone.

Modern Weekly（China）Aug. 2009

PONY RYDER: What is inside your make up bag?

KIKI KANG:

• Mascara: Chanel
• Lipstick: Dior
• Foundation: Foundation Primer & Powder, all from Laura Mercier

Vogue China May 2010

PONY RYDER: Since you love food, what is a MUST for everyone to taste and experience in your hometown?
KIKI KANG: My home town in Sichuan, so Hot Pot – you must to try it, it’s so good! I live in Shanghai now, but I don’t really know much about Shanghai, because since I moved to Shanghai, I wasn’t there all the time, so…

Ph. Timothy Rosado