Kendall Jenner is back with Penshoppe for their 2021 Spring/Summer collection. Since her last campaign using the brand, the 23-year-old has done quite well for herself: walking for big fashion houses, being on the cover of the most prestigious magazines, and has been hailed the greatest paid model. She’s certainly kept herself busy and now the star has no doubt cemented her name in the market, making her a no-brainer choice to be in forefront of Penshoppe’s new campaign with fellow ambassador, Zayn Malik.
Penshoppe is certainly seeing laid-back cool in their season trend forecast! From colorful stripes to romantic florals in relaxed silhouettes, these pieces will be your go-to for both the beach and on casual days. The pieces also provide features designed for functionality.
In an exclusive interview with Star Style PH, the supermodel talks authenticity, the key to taking fashion risks, and also the item that makes her feel most confident in. Scroll below to determine the full interview:
When was the first moment you realized modeling is exactly what you wanted to do?
I always really liked capturing with my friends at our home on our own little cameras. After i was fourteen I even made my own modeling book. It was very janky and not the greatest photos. I showed it to my mother and I was like “I wanna be considered a model”. Then she said, “Ok. Let's go talk to someone.”
Who are the people in the that you look up to?
So many people I've gotten the pleasure of dealing with; Ricardo Tisci is one of them. I'd say Karl Lagerfeld too, and even the models I've gotten to meet and work alongside with. I never thought I could say I’ve met and hung out a bit with Kate Moss, who I researched to for so long. It is simply cool to be in a world that I paid attention to for so long that I never thought I'd be a part of.
Being encompassed by so many creative people in the industry, how do you manage to stand out?
I mean, I know it's kind of corny and everyone always says it when you are authentic and just being yourself and not worrying about what other people consider you is how you're gonna stick out because authenticity always shines through.
What's the key to taking fashion risks?
Sometimes you simply gotta say “screw it” and do things. If you feel good in it and you wanna do it then who cares? Just do it.
Who would you consider as your ultimate style icon and why?
My style icons are honestly my buddies. I really don't think I could say I've tons, I kind of just do me.
What fashion piece do you experience feeling the sexiest or the most positive about?
I think I probably have the most confident or like sexiest in a cute little dress.
What's probably the most precious thing in your wardrobe and what's the story behind it?
I possess a lot of things in my wardrobe that I had when I was a baby. I have a really cute little set of Burberry rain boots that are really big and that i have this little Prada bag that was my first ever purse and it's like the first nylon Prada bag with this particular big little strap. I have that. I think those are the most precious.
What is the next step to calm your nerves during photoshoots or runways?
I meditate, zone out, or I just do this breathing exercise that I do. That calms my nerves a bit.
What fashion advice were you told that has stuck with you until now?
I don't believe there's a fashion advice that I've ever been told that's stuck with me along the way, I think you learn so much popular, you learn about what you like and just what you don’t, like I believe it's kind of all only a learning experience.
What project took you out of your comfort zone but made you very proud of the outcome?
Almost every time I board set, something takes me from my comfort zone, and seeing the end result and seeing the end photos is definitely really worth it usually.
What has been the highlight of the career so far?
I'm really lucky that I've gotten to travel the world. I've reached do and experience wonderful things so I can't even name one thing. But I guess just going to places that my job has taken me that I probably wouldn't have gone is what I appreciate the most. And i also have memories that will last us a lifetime. It's awesome.
For someone who's always on the go like you what are some beauty products that you're always carrying inside your bag?
I always have to have a moisturizer, to stay refreshed, some water, maybe some Chapstick, pretty normal things.
What is your go-to makeup for an impromptu evening out?
I always think less is more with makeup so for any night out, I think I just do a little bronzer, a little highlight, some mascara, maybe stick some that bronzer on my eyelid, somewhat glow.
