She was simply 12 years outdated when mannequin brokers noticed Olivia Sim and knew she was destined to change into one of many UK's high fashions.
Ten years on and the St Andrews College graduate has world manufacturers queuing up to make use of her in campaigns and is signed to businesses in London, Glasgow and LA.
Olivia, from Edinburgh, has modelled for Jimmy Choo, Gucci and LK Bennett, walked at London Style Week twice for Mark Quick and even starred in a Duran Duran music video.
Not unhealthy contemplating she solely began full-time modelling a 12 months in the past after finishing her Masters diploma in Worldwide Relations and shifting to London.
As our search continues for Scotland's subsequent high mannequin, Olivia, who's hoping to make it large within the States, tells us about her modelling journey and encourages others to provide the enterprise a go.
The previous Mary Erskine College pupil mentioned: "I used to be scouted by Choose once I was 12 years outdated.
"I used to be attending the Scottish Style Awards with my household when an agent approached me.
"I used to be taken on to their books immediately however my mum was adamant I did not begin modelling till I used to be older.
"At 16, Choose positioned me with Colors Company in Glasgow and I did my first job for an opticians in Dundee.
"I did numerous shoots and campaigns once I was nonetheless in school and all through my time at college, together with starring in a Duran
Duran music video, however I wished to complete my schooling earlier than I grew to become a full-time mannequin."
Olivia, whose face seems on the Lothian Buses in an advert for Musselburgh Races, added: "I graduated in June final 12 months and moved to London.
"Since then, I've modelled for Jimmy Choo, Gucci , LK Bennett, Hayley Menzies and Miscreants.
"After I was at St Andrews, I walked within the charity trend present that made Kate Middleton well-known and the place she apparently caught Prince William's eye.
"Final December, I signed for Choose LA and am look ing ahead to working Stateside.
"My dream can be to do a Chanel magnificence or a Calvin Klein marketing campaign and seem in Vogue. I am additionally working 4 days per week for Walpole - the official physique for the British luxurious sector.
"It's kind of of a balancing act however I like being busy and I'm loving life."
Olivia, who has been courting her college sweetheart Tommy Walker for eight years, is just not the one one in her household with modelling expertise.
She mentioned: "I'm a twin. My sister Devenee signed to Colors with me when she was 16 however it simply wasn't for her.
"My mum Kae and my auntie Laura each modelled once they have been youthful in order that they know the enterprise and have been protecting me proper." Olivia, who would like to be a Victoria Secret's Angel, hopes ladies of all ages will enter this 12 months's #SCOUTMESCOTLAND competitors.
She mentioned: "It is an ideal alternative and I might encourage anybody who's occupied with a profession in modelling to pursue it.
"The enterprise is extra inclusive and various and celebrates everybody. I am proof that you could end your schooling first after which make it."
Mark Conlin, Colors' head booker, mentioned: "Olivia is a pure magnificence and shopper favorite. She has an incredible persona and has that indefinable X-factor in entrance of the digital camera."
The Sunday Mail has teamed up with Colors and Choose to discover a Scots magnificence who may grace the catwalks with Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner.
There is no such thing as a higher age restrict and the businesses wish to tackle ladies of all sizes and styles.
Up for grabs is the chance for unique illustration with each businesses, together with free haircare for a 12 months with Jason Corridor Hairdressing and a portfolio shoot with high worldwide photographer Mark Okay Seager.
5 finalists will get the prospect to participate in a photograph shoot styled by Colors and Choose, with celeb make-up artists from Colors, award-winning hairdresser Jason Hal l and shot by main photographer Ifro Thomas.
All finalists can even obtain a goody bag from L'Oreal.
Probability to be the subsequent large factor
Choose Fashions London, Colors Company Scotland and the Sunday Mail have teamed as much as discover our subsequent Scots tremendous mannequin.
Ladies must be 16 years outdated+ and we're on the lookout for all sizes and styles. You'll be able to enter by tagging a selfie with #SCOUTMESCOTLAND on Instagram, Fb or TikTok and Colors Company Scotland and Choose Fashions London may scout you.
Or you'll be able to enter by way of Colors web site www. coloursagency.com or attend one of many Open Calls at Colors .
Colors' Open Name classes are at its Glasgow HQ - 129-131 Bridgegate, Glasgow - between 3 and 5pm each Thursday till November 3.
Ladies ought to are available in a T-shirt, denims and trainers with no make-up. Underneath-18s must be accompanied by a dad or mum or guardian.
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