KALTBLUT Magazine just cant get enough of this trio of rising stars! Elijah signed to Nii Agency, Devin Truss & Rafaek Lovati signed to NEVS. Representing the freshest faces working in London right now. Lets get to know them a little better. Shot by Karl Slater.
Name: Elijah Che @ Nii
KALTBLUT: How were I discovered?
ELIGAH: I applied at my mother modeling agency, Nii, and the rest is history.
KALTBLUT: What has been the highlight of your career so far?
ELIGAH: The journey of exploring myself in visual conceptuality.
KALTBLUT: What item of clothing could you not live without?
ELIGAH My big hoop earrings because I feel sassy whenever I wear them.
KALTBLUT: Favourite food?
ELIGAH: Salmon
KALTBLUT: Last music track I listened to?
ELIGAH: MGMT – Alien days
KALTBLUT: If I were an animal which would I be and why:
ELIGAH: A peacock because they are pretty and dramatic.
Instagram: @elijahche
Name: Devin Truss @ NEVS
KALTBLUT:How were you discovered?
DEVIN: Instagram.
KALTBLUT: What has been the high light to you career so far?
DEVIN: W Magazine.
KALTBLUT: What’s the best piece of advice you were ever given?
DEVIN:Follow your heart.
KALTBLUT: What item of clothing could you not live without and why?
DEVIN: Stringer, I live for the gym.
KALTBLUT: What superpower would you love to have for 24 hours?
DEVIN: Flying.
KALTBLUT: If you only had £10 left in your pocket what would you spend it on?
DEVIN: He left this one out for some reason – I have asked him to fill in!
KALTBLUT: Which flavour of ice cream best describes your personality?
DEVIN: Mint chocolate chip
Instagram: @devintruss
Name: Rafael Lovati @ NEVS
KALTBLUT: How were you discovered?
RAFAEL: My first photos were when i was living in Lima and i was 16, we did with some shirts that made my father and the photographer was a friend of us. Then i start doing more and more photos until two years ago there was a Elite model look in Lima just for women but one of the judges wanted to see me and he ask me if i wanted to start modelling outside of Perù and i said yes, and his my agent now.
KALTBLUT:What has been the high light to you career so far?
RAFAEL: I think last year when i did the magazine Fucking Young, but i feel 2018 is going to be an excellent year. I prefer even years.
KALTBLUT: What item of clothing could you not live without?
RAFAEL: I love my caps i always bring with me at least 3, what would be a life without caps? Hahaha
KALTBLUT: Favourite food?
RAFAEL: I don’t know, as good Italian i love my grandma lasagna and as a good Peruvian a love a good ceviche.
KALTBLUT: What was the last music track you listened too?
RAFAEL: J. Cole – False Prophets
KALTBLUT: If you were an animal what would you be?
RAFAEL: I really like wolfs but if i could be an animal i would be an eagle because there is no limit for them, just seeing them, how they flight and then they goes into a tailspin. Amazing.
Instagram: @lovatirafael
Grooming:
Devin Truss & Rafael Lovati by Sogol Razi using makeup by M.A.C Cosmetics www.instagram.com/sogolmua
Elijah Che by Grace Ellington using makeup from 3ina and skincare by Paula’s Choice. www.instagram.com/gracemariaellington
Team Credit:
Photography & Creative direction: Karl Slater www.instagram.com/slaterkarl
Text: Karl Slater