Russh Magazine

She’s worked vintage Pucci and dated a Red Hot Chili Pepper: at 5’11”, doll-faced Jessica Stam is leader of The New Crop. Her pin-up boy is Frank Ol’-Blue-Eyes Sinatra, her meal of choice peanut butter and jam sandwiches. Championed by Steven Meisel, Marc Jacobs named a bag for her. She’s closed for Galliano and opened for Richard Nicoll; done time as the face of Dior, Bulgari, Giorgio Armani; walked for Chanel, Lacroix, and Gautier; been shot by Lagerfeld for Fendi, Corrine Day and Steven Klein, and, now, she sits for RUSSH.

What has been your most memorable fashion moment and why?
When Steven Meisel called me his muse and wouldn't let me shoot with anyone else, it made me feel so special and taught me so much about the industry.

When are you happiest?
When I have downtime to see my family.

What is the one habit you just can’t break?
Throwing my clothes on the floor.

You grew up with six brothers – what was the best/worst thing about this?
We fought a lot when I was younger, they used to tease me because I was the only girl. Now they're my best friends and we couldn't be closer.

Who are you style influences and why?
I get influences from everywhere! People on the street in Paris, designers, other models ... it’s really easy for me because there’s style all around me.

Growing up, who were your music heroes? Who was on the posters on your walls?
I liked Mariah Carey, TLC and The Smashing Pumpkins.

What are you currently obsessed with?
Reading online newspapers.

If you had your time over, would you do anything differently?
I have no regrets!

What surprises you?
People.

To unwind after a hard day’s work I like to...
Hang out with my friends and relax.

First impressions...
Should not be taken at face value.

Right now, I’m listening to...
The XX.

I couldn’t live without...
My friends.

I keep fit by...
Running outside.

The last movie I watched was...
Monster.

My favourite food is...
Peanut butter and jam.

The last book I read was...
Green Rider.

My pin-up boy is...
Frank Sinatra.

My beauty routine consists of...
Washing my face and moisturising every day.

Not many people know that I...
Grew up on a farm and still love the country so much, I am not a city girl.

On the runway, I’m thinking about...
The clothes.

When I see myself on screen...
It’s funny.

My hometown is...
Kincardine, Ontario, Canada.

My biggest indulgence in life is...
Spending money on my dog.

My wardrobe consists of...
Three overflowing closets and a standing rack.

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