EXCLUSIVE
Maria Ines Huguenin: “Possibilities are endless”
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| ph. Fernando Delgado |
@ PARAGON Mexico City & NY
Contact m/a: [email protected]
Contact NY: [email protected]
@ MONSTER Milano
INTERVIEW
PR: Your polaroids are amazing!
MARIA INES HUGUENIN: Thank you!
PR: Do you ever get compared to other models..,
MARIA INES HUGUENIN: Yes, I do get
model comparisons. The most frequent are to Daphne Groeneveld and Rianne Ten
Haken.
model comparisons. The most frequent are to Daphne Groeneveld and Rianne Ten
Haken.
PR: I don’t know much about Mexican
modeling scene, so… what did you know about your mother agency before signing?
modeling scene, so… what did you know about your mother agency before signing?
MARIA INES HUGUENIN: I knew a couple of the girls at Paragon (my mother
agency) before I started modeling and they all agreed that it was the best
agency in Mexico for fashion. Turns out they were absolutely right 🙂
agency) before I started modeling and they all agreed that it was the best
agency in Mexico for fashion. Turns out they were absolutely right 🙂
PR: Everyone loves New York
MARIA INES HUGUENIN: I love New York
meet so many people and it really does feel like the capital of the world.
meet so many people and it really does feel like the capital of the world.
PR: What did you discover in NY that you
haven’t seen before inMexico
haven’t seen before in
MARIA INES HUGUENIN: I
was surprised about how fast paced everything is.
Everyone is in a rush and
doing their own thing.
It’s so different from Mexico
more laid back and relaxed. It took a while to get used to but it ended up
being one of my favorite things about the city.
was surprised about how fast paced everything is.
Everyone is in a rush and
doing their own thing.
It’s so different from M
more laid back and relaxed. It took a while to get used to but it ended up
being one of my favorite things about the city.
PR: What has been the most memorable
moment for you as a model?
moment for you as a model?
MARIA INES HUGUENIN: It
was definitely working inNew York
Moving to Manhattan has been a dream ever since i can remember and it finally
came true. To be doing what I love the most, which is modeling, and in one
of the fashion capitals of the world was surreal, a dream come true and an experience I will never forget.
was definitely working in
Moving to Manhattan has been a dream ever since i can remember and it finally
came true. To be doing what I love the most, which is modeling, and in one
of the fashion capitals of the world was surreal, a dream come true and an experience I will never forget.
PR: Alice and Olivia. Do you own anything by them?
MARIA INES HUGUENIN: Of
course! I fell in love with Stacy Bendet’s style. I just bought the cutest
blazer by her, its one of my favorite pieces.
course! I fell in love with Stacy Bendet’s style. I just bought the cutest
blazer by her, its one of my favorite pieces.
PR: Did you immediately go shopping in
NY?
NY?
MARIA INES HUGUENIN: Immediately! I went
to a lot of boutiques in SoHo like LF and Alexander Wang.
to a lot of boutiques in SoHo like LF and Alexander Wang.
PR: Timberland
or dc.Martnes for winter?
or dc.Martnes for winter?
MARIA INES HUGUENIN: That’s
easy! Doc Martens!
easy! Doc Martens!
PR: Jeans.
MARIA INES HUGUENIN: Ksubi
PR: What is currently on your
playlist? You seem to really like indie music scene.
playlist? You seem to really like indie music scene.
MARIA INES HUGUENIN: Lately
I’ve been slightly obsessed with Tegan and Sara, I recently went to their
concert and i went crazy!
I also have an inconditional love for Angus andJulia Stone and Lana Del Rey. Can’t go a day without listening to them!
I’ve been slightly obsessed with Tegan and Sara, I recently went to their
concert and i went crazy!
I also have an inconditional love for Angus andJulia Stone and Lana Del Rey. Can’t go a day without listening to them!
PR: Don’t you love Lana del Ray’s new
single Ride?
single Ride?
MARIA INES HUGUENIN: Im
in love! One of her best singles so far for sure!
PR: What do you like about Lana?
MARIA INES HUGUENIN: I love how she isn’t afraid
to be herself, she dresses how she likes and doesn’t care what people think. I
admire her for that.
PR: Which one of her videos is your favorite?
MARIA INES HUGUENIN: My favorite video is definitely the one she made for
Carmen. Its one of my favorite songs and the video is flawless.
in love! One of her best singles so far for sure!
PR: What do you like about Lana?
MARIA INES HUGUENIN: I love how she isn’t afraid
to be herself, she dresses how she likes and doesn’t care what people think. I
admire her for that.
PR: Which one of her videos is your favorite?
MARIA INES HUGUENIN: My favorite video is definitely the one she made for
Carmen. Its one of my favorite songs and the video is flawless.
PR: What is the fashion scene like in Mexico
MARIA INES HUGUENIN: The fashion scene
inMexico
has been growing a lot lately and it’s a really exciting time for the industry.
My favorite designers are Mancandy (http://mancandyonline.com/) , Kris Goyri (http://krisgoyri.com/home.html) , etc …
in
has been growing a lot lately and it’s a really exciting time for the industry.
My favorite designers are Mancandy (http://mancandyonline.com/) , Kris Goyri (http://krisgoyri.com/home.html) , etc …
PR: Your hair is really beautiful. What
do you use for it?
do you use for it?
MARIA INES HUGUENIN: I love Wella’s sp perfect ends treatment. It does
wonders!
PR: Do you ever use anything home made for your hair?
MARIA INES HUGUENIN: Sometimes, when I feel my hair needs an extra shine and softness
boost, I spray some olive oil on it. After some time, I rinse it off and the
results are great!
wonders!
PR: Do you ever use anything home made for your hair?
MARIA INES HUGUENIN: Sometimes, when I feel my hair needs an extra shine and softness
boost, I spray some olive oil on it. After some time, I rinse it off and the
results are great!
PR: You never get a bad skin day, do
you?
you?
MARIA INES HUGUENIN: Fortunately, I have fairly good skin and I rarely need to spend a lot of time taking care of it. However, I have found
that Clinique’s anti-blemish spot healing gel is the best and fastest solution
for blemishes.
that Clinique’s anti-blemish spot healing gel is the best and fastest solution
for blemishes.
PR: What products do you use for your
skin ?
skin ?
MARIA INES HUGUENIN: I
use Clinique’s 3step process to clean my face everyday. I start off with their
cleansing facial soap followed by their clarifying lotion and finally their
moisturizing lotion.
use Clinique’s 3step process to clean my face everyday. I start off with their
cleansing facial soap followed by their clarifying lotion and finally their
moisturizing lotion.
PR: And make up ?
MARIA INES HUGUENIN: Although
I don’t use much makeup on a daily basis, i do have a few favorites.
I don’t use much makeup on a daily basis, i do have a few favorites.
- Dior’snatural glow hydrating SPF 10 makeup has great coverage and protects my skin
from UV rays. - My favorite mascara is Guerlain’s Noir G.
- Also, I never leave the
house without my nude MAC lipstick in Myth.
PR: Do you ever find a product on the
set that you just must have?
set that you just must have?
MARIA INES HUGUENIN: Last
week during a photo shoot, one of the makeup artists introduced me to EstéeLauder ‘s cooling eye illuminator. It is incredible, its like a good night’s
sleep in a tube!
week during a photo shoot, one of the makeup artists introduced me to EstéeLauder ‘s cooling eye illuminator. It is incredible, its like a good night’s
sleep in a tube!
PR: Beauty advice.
MARIA INES HUGUENIN: Drink green juice everyday!
If you have a juicer, the possibilities are endless.
If you have a juicer, the possibilities are endless.
PR: Body lotions.
MARIA INES HUGUENIN: I
am obsessed with Burt bees body butter! It smells delicious and leaves my skin
so soft. Its definitely an oldie but a goodie.
am obsessed with Burt bees body butter! It smells delicious and leaves my skin
so soft. Its definitely an oldie but a goodie.
PR: Work out.
MARIA INES HUGUENIN: I like doing yoga.
PR: Breakfast.
MARIA INES HUGUENIN: Fresh fruit
smoothies.
smoothies.
PR: Tell us something more about Mexican food style except tacos and
such.
such.
MARIA INES HUGUENIN: I
love everything about mexican food! I love that the food you can find in the
northern part of the country is completely different from the southern type.
My
personal favorite is mole, which is a rich sauce made of peanuts, peppers,
garlic, tomatoes, spices and chocolate. It doesn’t get any better than that 🙂
love everything about mexican food! I love that the food you can find in the
northern part of the country is completely different from the southern type.
My
personal favorite is mole, which is a rich sauce made of peanuts, peppers,
garlic, tomatoes, spices and chocolate. It doesn’t get any better than that 🙂
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| ph. Fernando Delgado |
PR: You see, all I know about Mexico or Mexico
City
City
MARIA INES HUGUENIN: Haha, I dont usually watch mexican soaps, or tv in general.
PR: No soaps for you?
MARIA INES HUGUENIN: Although I personally don’t watch soaps, I do think its a part of Mexican culture and
don’t have anything against them.
don’t have anything against them.
PR: What I really want to know is good
music from your country! Who would you recommend?
music from your country! Who would you recommend?
MARIA INES HUGUENIN:
Apart from the really traditional mexican music which I really appreciate, I
would recommend Ximena Sariñana and Zoe.
I love their style and I don’t think
there is anything like them in the music scene.
Apart from the really traditional mexican music which I really appreciate, I
would recommend Ximena Sariñana and Zoe.
I love their style and I don’t think
there is anything like them in the music scene.
PR: Could you imagine yourself starring
in a music video?
in a music video?
MARIA INES HUGUENIN: I
would love to!!! It would be a dream come true to be in a Lana Del Rey video,
just because I love her so much haha 🙂
would love to!!! It would be a dream come true to be in a Lana Del Rey video,
just because I love her so much haha 🙂
PR: Let’s finish with your fav music quote at the moment:
MARIA INES HUGUENIN: ”
Now i don’t know where I am, I don’t know where I’ve been, but I know where I
want to go.” – Bright Eyes
Now i don’t know where I am, I don’t know where I’ve been, but I know where I
want to go.” – Bright Eyes
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