Laura Andracchiointerview
Meet Laura Andracchio, a stunning model based in Zurich, Switzerland and enjoy this fantastic series captured by the great Sándor Nagy!
Know more about Laura at instagram.com/my_aim_is_true
How would you describe yourself in a few words?
Let me answer that using adjectives. I am a: dreamchaser, storyteller, music lover, lyric person, drama hater, sun addict, animal protector.
How long have you been a model?
I started modelling when I was 15. I am 27 today so i’ve been doing it for 12 years now.
How did you get into modelling?
I got asked if I was interested in a trial photoshoot. And of course I was – i mean, which girl at that age doesn’t want to try this ☺
How was your first shooting? Tell us a bit about that first experience.
Well, due to my age and the fact that I needed permission to do it, i took my mother on board. She has always been super supportive in everything I did. The shoot took place in a small studio located in Zurich City. I got a detailed introduction on what was about to happen – the photographer’s name was Simon and I remember him being really patient with me. The results were amazing – i was blown away. That was the day I decided that this was something i would like to do more often – like a lot more often ☺
What does modelling mean to you?
I have always been an artistic soul. I wasn’t exactly a popular kid during my childhood – which lead to the fact that i’ve spent loads of time on my own. My parents used to fight a lot and I was an only child. So i turned to poetry and music. Those things never let me down. I consider myself a storyteller – whether it’s in stories or thoughts i write down or even in songlyrics that i started to write a while ago. Storytelling is the most important thing in my life. Modelling is another way for me to tell stories and share feelings or expressions. I am able to switch into different roles and see the whole thing from different perspectives.
A model you particularly admire?
I am a Cara Delevingne addict. Not just because she’s got that perfect face – but because i think she is a person who struggled a lot with her own soul. Somehow she gathered her way through all that mess of feelings she carried around for so long (and I bet she still does). I can relay to those kinds of feelings – because i felt it too – and still do. But i guess that’s blessing and curse in one. I have deep respect for every individual who lives with those demons.
But if you want a name who isn’t THAT big (yet !) I’d say it’s a goddess from LA called Emily Valdez. She’s signed to Wilhelmina Agency. If you haven’t already, make sure you check that swedish/mexican beauty out !
If you could choose, where would you like to shoot?
That’s a good one. I don’t really think it’s about where I get to shoot. To me it’s more about who I shoot with. But if you want me to name a location…well, i’d love to shoot in one of my favorite places on planet earth – which would be a secret beach in calabria (Italy).
Or somewhere in Hawaii would be awesome ☺
What is your dressing style in everyday life?
My usual vibe I guess is a mix between rock n roll/boho paired with a bit of elegance ☺
I like it effortless. I mostly just grab a pair of black jeans with holes in the knees and put on a shirt – if i feel like i pop it up with hot heels and i’m ready to go ☺
If you could live anywhere, where would it be?
That’s a tough one. Unfortunately i haven’t been to a lot of different places of the world. There is still so much i want to see. I want to see the world, talk to strangers, breathe in the spirits of unknown cultures. But, i am a sun addict and i am so in love with hot weather. So it would definitely have to be somewhere near a beach where it is warm 365 ☺
What is happiness?
It is something that you feel – not something you « arrive » at.
Where can we find you on a Friday night?
At home on my couch playing guitar, writing some music and cuddle my cats and boyfriend ☺
What’s your next goal?
I want to go further in my musical experience. Music has always been a huge part of my world – if not the biggest. In the last couple of months i focused more and more on it. I am not really ready to share my musical art yet . So this is basically the next big thing i have planned for myself.
Picturs by Sándor Nagy Photography instagram.com/sandor.nagy