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With the personality of a true supermodel and an amazing portfolio, Carol Humtsoe is a household name who has been involved in the fashion industry for a few years as a Delhi-based fashion model.Adventurous, daredevil Model Carol is going around the world, loving what she does and working passionately on every project she embarks on.
Living the dreams of every girl, Carol has walked at LakmeFashion Week, Amazon Fashion Week, worked with Director Wong Kar Wai for a Chivas Regal ad in Jaipur, and landed Grazia and Marie Claire and the cover page for sports international to name a few.
With a ‘pocket full of dreams’ to take her modeling career further, Carol shows the determination and attitude necessary to achieve what she dreams of, has big hopes and aspirations for the future.
Read on to know more about the next big star from Nagaland taking the fashion industry by storm.
Eastern Mirror: How did you get into modeling? How were you discovered?
Carol Humtsoe: It happened by chance, I was in high school and it started out as a hobby and one thing led to another.
EM: What are some of the biggest misconceptions Nagas have when it comes to modeling?
Carol Humtsoe: I don’t think there is a detailed understanding about the fashion industry per se, hence they think that its not a viable career or that its too shallow, not that it bothers me but with time i am sure there will be a change in perception.
EM: How do you feel on the runway? Whats your funniest experience on the runway?
Carol Humtsoe: Being on the runway gives you a rush, i enjoy how blank it can feel sometimes and very elevated at times. I have’t experienced anything funny as yet and I hope i enjoy a good laugh when it does.
EM: What was your first big break in the fashion industry?
Carol Humtsoe: My first big break was going to Paris to represent Wella India as their model.
EM: Assuming yourself to be an adventurous and sporty model……What could be your most adventurous and daring experience in your list long audacious experiences?
Carol Humtsoe: There are many actually, Paragliding, rock climbing, river rafting, cycling from Kohima to Dimapur but i think Bungee jumping from one of the highest Bungees in Nepal was close to Nirvana.
EM: You have a creditable portfolio as a model. Which of the projects you have worked so far are you most proud of and why?
Carol Humtsoe: I did some good commercial ads and fashion shows, Lakme Fashion Week , walked for some designers at Amazon Fashion Week but I think my highlight was working with Director Wong Kar Wai for a Chivas Regal ad in Jaipur and also my editorial work with Grazia, Marie Claire, cover page for sports international, shooting with Manou of Wearabout for Tommy Hilfiger, I also shot for Pero,Kallol Datta , NidaMahmood amongst the ones I can remember.
EM: What’s your fashion mode? A piece of fashion advice you would want to convey to our Naga fashion lovers?
Carol Humtsoe: I think we should all celebrate and express ourselves through clothes and if you are looking at it as a career option then you must be passionate enough to hold on to it and be serious about it.
