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Modelling in Seoul: Week 4
Chaos at castings, wandering temples and debating becoming a Buddhist, more vintage shopping than ever and a major summer campaign shoot to top it all off! Week 4 in Seoul captured the unpredictable reality of modelling abroad. There were moments of calm and moments of chaos, but I’m now one month in and feel like I've finally found my rhythm.
Mar 286 min read


Modelling in Seoul: Week 2
A hilarious behind-the-scenes diary of week two modelling full-time in Seoul - from chaotic castings and freezing springwear shoots to flea market culture shocks and feeling truly “booked and busy.” Discover what life is really like working as an international fashion model in South Korea, navigating agency life, e-commerce shoots, unexpected racism experiences, and finding joy in the madness of a new city.
Mar 157 min read


Modelling in Seoul: Week 1!! (I'm scared)
My first week modelling in Seoul, Korea was chaotic, emotional, and unforgettable - from jet-lagged panic attacks to my first casting and a foot-obsessed dog on set. Follow my 75-day adventure as I navigate jobs, model apartments, and the highs and lows of life as an international fashion model. This is Week 1!!!
Mar 117 min read


New Faces in New Places: Mimi goes to Korea
I'm currently on a 15-hour flight to Seoul, South Korea, beginning a three-month international modelling placement that has me oscillating between sheer panic and outrageous excitement. After my first placement in Tokyo taught me that growth lives far beyond comfort, I’m throwing myself into the unknown once again.
This post marks the start of New Faces in New Places - a weekly series documenting my life, work, fears, wins and everything in between as an international model n
Feb 283 min read


Skinny jeans: Need back or leave in the past?
Skinny jeans are in, then out, then in ... and now apparently out again. As we enter 2026 (or spiritually, 2016), I’m breaking down whether skinny jeans deserve a comeback, the only acceptable way to wear them, and why bootcut jeans remain undefeated.
Jan 244 min read


How has it been a year since I went to Tokyo?
One year ago I boarded a flight to Tokyo crying like I was going to war - when really I was about to have the best three months of my life. In this post, I reflect on my time modelling in Japan, how quickly a year can pass, why documenting life matters, and why I’m determined to truly live while I’m young.
Jan 33 min read


2026, the year we become delusion-ally optimistic
2026 is the year we become delusionally optimistic. I’m sharing my realistic and totally irrational New Year goals, how I’m manifesting my dream life, and why 2026 is already feeling iconic. Make your vision board, dream bigger than ever, and join me.
Dec 31, 20253 min read


Bottega Veneta SS26: Louise Trotter’s Sculptural Debut
Louise Trotter made her highly anticipated debut at Bottega Veneta with the SS26 collection, becoming the first woman to lead the house. Live from Milan, the show was a masterclass in sculptural minimalism, playful textures, and refined elegance - from liquid-like powder-blue coats and hypnotic fringe to top-to-toe intrecciato and bold red finales. Trotter’s debut was all about movement, tactility, and a fresh take on Bottega’s heritage, confirming the house is in incredibly
Sep 27, 20254 min read


LFW (20th) SS26: Runway Roundup & Exciting News!
Day two of London Fashion Week delivered an electric mix of emerging talent and legacy names, with standout collections from Patrick McDowell, Toga, Ahluwalia, Roksanda, and a jaw-dropping 56-look finale by Richard Quinn. Plus, a personal highlight - I was officially confirmed to walk a runway tomorrow, and the excitement is very real.
Sep 20, 20257 min read


Khaite Spring/Summer 2026: Edge in Bloom
A hauntingly cinematic show set in fog and water, Khaite's Spring/Summer 2026 collection explored the tension between naivety and darkness. Catherine Holstein delivered a masterful evolution of the brand’s DNA, twisted tailoring, romantic imperfection - while drawing inspiration from America’s underbelly. Polka dots, chiffon petals, and off-kilter cuts that told a story that was both deeply personal and universally resonant.
Sep 14, 20252 min read
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