Mentored by Coco Rocha, Amber Wang has carved a niche for herself in the modeling world. Taking modeling as an art, she strives for sustainability and backing budding models in the field. Here she tells us about her future plans of owning a clothing line, fitness advice, and what she looks for a good model.
The young and fiery model Amber Wang is a force to reckon with. She came to the US to study law but soon got scouted for modelling contracts. Just in her 20’s, this ambitious model has been featured in over 40 leading fashion magazines and is balancing work with studies. The model strives for sustainable fashion that she sees as an emerging trend and aims to empower other budding models in the field. Here are some excerpts from an edited interview.
When I was going shopping with my friend in a mall then the Barbizon modelling scout spotted me and provided me with an offer to become a model.
You arrived in the US to study law. How did you enter modelling then? Any incident that inspired you into the fashion world?
When I was going shopping with my friend in a mall then the Barbizon modelling scout spotted me and provided me with an offer to become a model. That’s how the journey began.
What does it mean when you say you are driven by the ‘liquid art of modelling’? Kindly elaborate.
The liquid art of modelling was the quote from Coco Rocha. She is my mentor and she told me that the model is like liquid art. You need to pay attention to the detail and every movement. The way you stand, the way you sit, the way you watch movies…. one has to be like walking art. Treat yourself like art and only then you’d become a manifestation of that.
The liquid art of modelling was the quote from Coco Rocha.
Since you have been working actively in the fashion world, what do you consider as the most striking feature in a good model?
A good model ought to be passionate about their job. At the same time, he/ she should be self-disciplined and should show up on time. He/ She should not be complicating things and it’d be good if they can stay positive in attitude.
In just a brief time, you have collaborated with many photographers and designers. Can you share your most rewarding partnerships?
Yes, it is with my photographer Jorge Duva. He is not only my photographer but also my mentor. He teaches me a lot of things and encourages me to chase my dream. He is the photographer who did my shoot in Bazaar. Later on, we became really good friends. We both stay positive and never complain. During the Covid-19 pandemic, he was in the hospital for several weeks and I was really concerned about his health. But now he has recovered after having almost experienced death. He is one of my favorite photographers and works really hard which gives me a lot of inspiration.
Jorge Duva is not only my photographer but also my mentor.
Since you have been working actively in the fashion world, what do you consider as the most striking feature in a good model?
A good model ought to be passionate about their job. At the same time, he/ she should be self-disciplined and should show up on time. He/ She should not be complicating things and it’d be good if they can stay positive in attitude.
In just a brief time, you have collaborated with many photographers and designers. Can you share your most rewarding partnerships?
Yes, it is with my photographer Jorge Duva. He is not only my photographer but also my mentor. He teaches me a lot of things and encourages me to chase my dream. He is the photographer who did my shoot in ‘Bazaar’. Later on, we became really good friends. We both stay positive and never complain. During the Covid-19 pandemic, he was in the hospital for several weeks and I was really concerned about his health. But now he has recovered after having almost experienced death. He is one of my favorite photographers and works really hard which gives me a lot of inspiration.
A good model ought to be passionate about their job.
You have flawless skin and a fit physique. Kindly share a piece of fitness advice for a healthy lifestyle.
For me, I try to use the easiest way to work out and be happy. One of my secrets is to find a place and play my favorite music for half an hour and just dance. That way you are not only happy but also burn a lot of calories. I highly recommend it as it is my happy way to lose weight by dancing.
Being in the fashion world comes with challenges. What hardships did you face in your run-up to be a successful model?
Yes, there are many times when one has to face rejection. It happens all the time but the way to keep going is to never give up.
What is that one dream still to come true?
I think it is going to Harvard.
One of my secrets is to find a place and play my favorite music for half an hour and just dance.
How do you plan to empower budding models? Is there any strategy in mind?
Yes. It is interesting. It is basketball legend Kobe Bryant who always kept me looking forward. So before modeling, I was an NCAA basketball player. To improve my skills, I used to wake up at 5 in the morning every day and shoot 1000 balls before the day started and would never give up. So when it comes to modeling, it is the same. I am highly disciplined and give my best shot.
What are your future plans?
My future plan is to walk for NYFW when the COVID would end and get more campaigns for next year. I also plan to establish a sustainability fashion group and let more and more people focus on sustainable fashion. Also, I think I want to start my own clothing line in the future.
My future plan is to walk for NYFW when the COVID would end and get more campaigns for next year.
Rapid Fire:
Favorite travel destination
Cancun
Your favorite food
Orange and Apple and healthy food
What are your hobbies?
I love all kinds of different sports. Tennis, Golf, Skiing, and Volleyball. I have a plan which is each year to learn a new sport.
If not a model, then what would you be?
I think I might become a cook. I can cook Molecular cuisine. I am a foodie who does not eat that much but loves cooking.
A habit you want to change in yourself
I think I want to paint more next year.
What are your key strengths?
Never give up. Best or nothing. Ambitions
Best place to work
The rooftop of ritz-Carlton
Last tv show/ film you watched
Grand Hotel
Your dream house would be in?
Florida, waking up in the morning and jumping into the pool
A pet lover or a nature lover?
I love nature. The beach, the tree, and all things organic is what I love.
