Kelsey lately
Kelsey Martinovich may have been crowned runner-up in last year's Australia's Next Top Model finale, but her grace under fire totally won our hearts. We all know the story: Sarah Murdoch mistakenly announced her as the winner, but in fact, Amanda Ware won the series. When the error was revealed, Kelsey could have pulled a Kanye West-style stunt. But she didn't. She accepted Murdoch's apology and agreed that she'd made an honest mistake. She congratulated Ware. She was completely gracious in defeat. It's poise like that that helped us fall head over heels for Kelsey - and judging from the fact that she's been working non-stop since her almost-win last year, the modelling world loves her, too.
What have you been up to since Next Top
Model?
I have been keeping busy modelling in Sydney. I went to
New York late last year, which was incredible. I just got back from
New Zealand - it's been great to see some of this amazing
world!
Did you always want to be a model? What would you be
doing if you weren't a model?
I enjoyed modelling ever since I was 13, but if I wasn't
modelling I think I would be involved in the fashion industry one
way or another. I really enjoyed textiles and design through
highschool, so probably fashion design or styling.
What was the biggest lesson you learnt from
ANTM?
Make the most of every amazing opportunity thrown in
front of you.
Who do you look up to in the modelling industry?
Sasha Pivovarova and Magdalena Frackowiak. I think they
are fantastic models.
Who is your style inspiration?
Charlotte Kemp Muhl. I think she has an incredible sense
of style.
How would you describe your personal style?
I like to dress how I feel. One day I'll be dressed in a
grungy T-shirt and leather pants, the next day I'll be in a pretty
feminine dress. I think it's great to mix it up and have a bit of
variety in your wardrobe.
Do you still see any of your ANTM
castmates?
I see Amanda, Joanna and Jess here and there, and I also
catch up with [mentor] Josh Flynn a bit. He still gives me great
advice!
What do you see yourself doing in five years?
Travelling the world and enjoying what it has to
offer.
Are there any designers you'd just die to work
with?
Alexander Wang, Rodarte, Proenza Schouler and Balenciaga
would all be amazing to work for.
Kelsey appears in the May 2011 issue of Cosmopolitan, on stands now.
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