Interview with Gordon Flynn By Wanda Julian
In the beginning what got you into modeling? I was scouted on the streets of London at 15 when I first moved to UK , Never thought of modeling before and fell in love with the creative part of the business . How long have you been modeling? I have been modeling now 26 years. Do you have any one particular moment that made you realize that you have “made it?” I don’t as such feel like I have made it in the industry as there are always new goals. I have had many amazing experience while modeling shooting all over the world. I love the runway and loved walking for NY fashion week while I was living in NY. So I suppose traveling to lots of amazing countries over the years was and still is a joy and such fun. What would you say was your largest challenge? How did you overcome that challenge? There are so many challenges in the fashion industry you face every day. One of my biggest challenges I suppose was putting together a show for NY fashion week a few years back. Trying to arrange all the models hair and make-up photographers and media. I just had to not sleep for a few nights. There are so many challenges in the industry you just have to "DO IT" If you could relay a message to those who are starting out what would it be? You need to have very thick skin in this business. You just need to believe in yourself and get the job done. Never complain and know when on a job to be professional at all times. How do balance your time between all the things that you are involved in? I try to balance my modeling and Promoting of models and designers by doing it one day at a time. I normally know in advance when I am shooting so on days I am not shooting I meet with new models and designers and chat about how to help them achieve all their goals. Sometimes people already know what they want to do in this industry and they just need someone to have a belief in them. How do you maintain your rockin’ body? I try to maintain good health and fitness by simply eating good food and exercise. Also by drinking lots of water and raw vegetables. It’s simple once you get into the habit Where do you see yourself in five years? In five years I see myself hopefully doing just what I am doing now. Loving and living life to the fullest. Life is too short not to enjoy every moment.