ABOUT OUR COVER MODEL
Savannah Mercer
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Gazelle: How did you get into
modeling?
Savannah: While attending the
Fashion Institute of Technology in
New York City, I was friends with
a lot of photo majors who asked
me if they could shoot pictures
of me. I ended up loving it after
working with my close friend Ben
Alfonso. Though I’m not an actual
model, I’m always willing to be
photographed. Moving from New
York, I was afraid I would lose the
fashion opportunities I had there
like photo shoots, volunteering at
Fashion Week and going to shows.
GAZELLE WEST
Gazelle: What do you love about
being a part of the fashion industry?
Savannah: I’m just happy to meet
passionate and creative people.
It’s incredibly refreshing.
Gazelle: What is your favorite
movie?
Savannah: Believe it or not, it’s
got to be Inglourious Basterds.
I’m a huge Quentin Tarantino fan.
Gazelle: Who inspires you?
Savannah: I’m inspired by a lot of
models in an artistic sense. I like
to draw, and when I see someone
very striking, I automatically
want to grab a pen and sketch. In
general, I would say my mother,
Rei Kawakubo, and Sasha
Pivovarova also inspire me.
Gazelle: What do you do for fun?
Savannah: Anything outdoors. It
doesn’t matter if it’s just reading
a book or talking or riding bikes,
whatever. Being outside makes
everything more enjoyable,
especially when the weather
is beautiful.