Russh Magazine

Alexander Wang tried to keep her all to himself, but still Guido Palau got his hands on her to bleach her for Balenciaga: Britt Maren is the Texan who spells cool with a ‘k’, walks the streets of NYC and surfs Fijian breaks. She’s our latest girl crush ... even when she’s cameo-ing on set, American Pickers style.

I feel the heat ...
Usually when fashion week starts.

Growing up in Texas ...
 I love TEXAS! Everything about it. It’s home.

On the RUSSH shoot ...
I felt like I was on a set of the TV show American Pickers. It was a lot of fun and really amazing to play the character ... the concept was really kool and location unforgettable.

I changed my name ...
As part of my fresh change in the industry.

Alexander Wang ...
Is really one of those dynamic people I am lucky to work with. He is so young and so inspiring and really talented.

The most exciting place right now is ...
NYC: the city that never sleeps!

My style influences are ...
Chloë Sevigny. She has such kool style and Carine Roitfeld, she is an inspiration.

I am infatuated with ...
Speculoos Spread.

When I grew up, I wanted to be ...
A sports newscaster.

If I had my time over, would I do anything differently?
Nope.

I am always surprised by ...
How fast time is going by.

I was spotted ...
In my hometown.

To unwind after a hard day’s work I like to ...
Indulge in some of my favourite sweets.

First impressions are ...
Very important in my industry.

Right now, I’m listening to ...
Sean Hayes.

I couldn’t live without ...
My dog.

I keep fit by ...
Surfing and walking everywhere in the city.

The last movie I watched was ...
Bill Cunningham New York.

My favourite food is ...
Carrot cake.

The last book I read was ...
Edie: American Girl by Jean Stein.

Not many people know that I ...
Write left-handed and play sports right-handed.

On the runway, I’m thinking about ...
My shoes.

On screen, I’m thinking about ...
Where my pins and clips are.

When I see myself on screen ...
I am extremely shy.

My biggest indulgence in life is ...
Lots of sweets and desserts.

One of my favourite jobs so far has been ...
Opening Alex’s show for SS 10. It changed everything for me so quickly. It was an incredible experience. I feel so lucky.

My wardrobe consists of ...
Tons of fun things. Balenciaga, Rag & Bone, Derek Lam, vintage.

I’m looking forward to ...
The fall weather in the city.

I never thought I ...
Would have bleached blonde hair.

If I wasn’t modelling, I would be ...
Finishing my degree at college. It’s currently on pause.

My defining personality trait is ...
Organised and strong-willed.

My nickname is ...
Mar.

The best advice I was ever given was ...
Carry yourself with confidence. When you look good you feel good!

The best story I’ve ever heard ...
Too many to choose from.

Right now, I really want to ...
Get a massage.

I look up to ...
My parents.

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