Deanna Ried

1. What or who inspired you to model?
People had always told me I should model. After a while the idea stuck with me and I decided to give it a try.

2. If you had the chance to meet your favourite supermodel, who would that be?
I do not have a favorite super model but I am really impressed with the awareness that Cameron Russell is bringing to body image and the standard of beauty.

3. Do you remember your first gig, if so what was it?
My first published shoot, which happened to be my second photo shoot was for the Wedding Ring Magazine. I was extremely nervous and excited at the same time to be shooting for a magazine. It was a weird feeling to be wearing a wedding dress when I was not getting married. The photos turned out great and I met a lot of talented people that I still work with today.

4. As a model do you prefer editorial work or runway?
I prefer to do editorial work. I find the environment is a lot calmer and relaxed compared to fashion shows.

5. If you could pick one designer to model for, who would it be and why?(runway or editorial)
I think many people share the dream of walking for Victoria Secret. I have grown up watching the spectacular runway shows and wishing that I could be walking with the models.

6.What is your favourite part of Vancouver Fashion Week? If you haven’t taken part before, what are you looking forward to most?
My favorite aspect of Vancouver Fashion Week is meeting so many talented individuals, from the designers to stylist. It takes a lot of people to put on an event like this and I feel very lucky to be a part of it.