Meet Our Campaign Girl: Eva Contreras

A native of St. Barts, our Spring campaign model Eva Contreras is the embodiment of that laissez-faire island life. We caught up with the Caribbean beauty to talk about what inspires her, how she spends her days, and where we’ll find her relaxing after “work.”

Name:

Eva Contreras 

 

IG Handle:

@eva_contreras

 

Where do you live?

Between Geneva and Saint-Barth 

 

Favorite restaurant/dish in Saint Barths?

Eddy’s Ghetto

 

IG Account(s) you follow for Inspo: 

@cindy_mello

What inspires you?

Travels, mode, photography, cinema.

 

What does a typical day at work look like?

Waking-up early, fixing my objectives of the day, starting to work in a very productive way, break, going back to work, sporting, going back to work if needed, and taking a bit of time for myself in the evening.

 

How did you get your start in modeling?

With Emily (our photographer assistant in Saint barths)! We randomly met and she proposed that I start with her!

 

Piece of advice for your younger self / One thing you wish you knew when you were first starting out?

To trust in yourself without trying to compare ourselves to others because we all have different values/forms of intelligence and skills, so just focus on making the best of what you have!

What are some of the biggest challenges you face in your industry?

What we call “imposter syndrome”!

 

What makes you feel empowered?

Trust, autonomy, feeling useful, and self-accomplishment.

 

What is one of your biggest successes so far?

My academic and professional path so far.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

I really don’t know and don’t want to know! I like to let circumstances and opportunities lead me along my path.

 

What’s your go-to Spotify Playlist?

I don’t have Spotify!

 

What is your fashion uniform?

Wide and comfy clothing in Winter, and really light clothing in Summer, especially swimsuits! 

 

In what ways do you believe the fashion and modeling industry can empower girls and women?

By making them confident, feeling pretty, and charismatic.