Models of London: Ben Slade

We get to know model and super hunk Ben Slade in this exclusive photoshoot and interview for KALTBLUT Magazine’s Models of London.

Name: Ben Slade / Age: 20 / Birthplace: Watford (Hertfordshire) / Agency: First Models

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How were you discovered: Whist on holiday in Florida

What has been the high light to you career so far: Shooting for Adidas and being able to travel abroad for work.

Whats the funniest thing a clients asked you to do: Not to model and just stand and not do anything. (and hold a flower and make out it isn’t really there!!)

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Whats your dream booking: Burberry Campaign. As the clothes are amazing and to work with Mario Testino would be a dream as he has worked with some of the top people in the business.

Who’s your favourite fashion icon: James Dean. He was the person a lot of people would loved to have been.

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Whats the best piece of advice you were ever given: Everything happens for a reason. That it is good to fail and to never give up on your dreams.

What item of clothing could you not live without: Black Allsaints leather jacket. Just looks good with everything.

How do you keep fit: I train at the gym 5/6 days a week for a couple of hours a day.

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Whats you favourite food: Italian food. (If you said dessert it would be cheesecake)

What was the last music track you listened too: Pop Style by Drake

What do you do to let your hair down: Go out for dinner with friends or family. Watch a lot of movies.

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Whats the best thing about being you: I get to do something different every single day.

If you were an animal what would you be : A lion. Because they are strong, powerful and have the ability to explore and be free to do whatever they want.

Instagram: @ben_slade

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Team Credit:

Photography: Karl Slater www.instagram.com/slaterkarl

Stylist: Kennedy Silver kennedysilverstyling.tumblr.com

Model: Ben Slade from First Models