I was always in hospital as a kid: I had a tumour on my knee, lots of broken bones. I loved climbing trees. Abbey Lee Kershaw bonebreakclimb Change image and share on social
My favourite outfit was this black lace dress that I found in a vintage shop in Williamsburg, New York. Abbey Lee Kershaw blackdressfavourite Change image and share on social
I like my hands. They do most of the talking. Abbey Lee Kershaw handtalk Change image and share on social
The chi of a room is important to me. If I walk into a hotel room and it doesn't feel right, I ask to change. Abbey Lee Kershaw changechifeel Change image and share on social
It's because I have no sense of shame that I'm always willing to give things a go: I've ridden horses naked into the sea, I've climbed rocks, all kinds of things. Abbey Lee Kershaw climbgivehave Change image and share on social
The European girls, like the Russians, tend to stick together, but there's never any rivalry. Sometimes there's a little bit of tension with the older girls because they might feel a little threatened by the younger models, but it's not between personalities. Abbey Lee Kershaw biteeuropeanfeel share on social
New York is such a versatile city, and there's always something new to discover. Abbey Lee Kershaw citydiscoverversatile Change image and share on social
I see potential in everything. It's about opening your mind to what you can do to the garment: because they're cheap, you can cut them or stitch them, and if you stuff it up, it's fine - it's only two dollars. Abbey Lee Kershaw cheapcutdollar share on social
It's quite rare that you find models taken care of backstage. Abbey Lee Kershaw backstagecarefind Change image and share on social
I don't get sick much because in the U.S. I always eat with my fingers, you know, to get used to the bacteria. Abbey Lee Kershaw bacteriumeatfinger Change image and share on social