Lesa Amoore and Paris Chong discuss the changes in the modeling industry since their time. They note that models are not paid as well now, and Amoore shares a story about models in New York having to go to nightclubs to afford their expensive model apartments. They also talk about their own early experiences, including struggling to make ends meet and finding creative ways to get food. Amoore recalls having to go to pizza nights at a club in Italy by befriending young men who needed her to get in, while Chong remembers living on bagels in New York. They also touch on their experiences with different photographers and locations, noting that London felt safe while other places like Italy and Spain had a different, sometimes uncomfortable, culture. They conclude by reflecting on how their early struggles shaped their perspectives on the industry.
Show Clip from The Paris Chong Show with Lesa Amoore
🎵 Music by Andrew Raiher
📸 Shot & Edited at Visible Audio Studios
