It's not about hiding your imperfections on a shoot; it's about embracing them and being unapologetic about them. Erin O'Connor embracehideimperfection Change image and share on social
The Model Sanctuary is not about self-indulgence - it's about reminding and allowing them to become self-sufficient human beings. I wanted to alert people to the fact that we're not the victims, but nor are we the villains. We want fair practice and positive, sustainable change, working with the fashion industry, not against it. Erin O'Connor alertallowbeing share on social
With high fashion, it's a performance. You're trying to interpret a fantasy in a very physical way, and you really are playing a character. I've played men, dead people, famous people, historical icons, and it's no mean feat. It's quite an insular experience even though the crowd is in front of you and there's an expectation. Erin O'Connor charactercrowddead share on social
In the early days of my modelling career, I think the industry was uncomfortable with how strikingly different I was. Erin O'Connor careerdayearly Change image and share on social
I am selective. If I do splash out, it's an investment, and I wear things for years. Erin O'Connor investmentselectivesplash Change image and share on social
The 'Best of British' is a positive thing that's bandied around, but also it's applied pressure to our country in terms of economic growth. I think we've always felt the rest of the world is so much more powerful in terms of being commercially viable, but we can take great pride in our level of creativity. Erin O'Connor applybandybritish share on social
As a model, part of my job is to be critiqued physically. Erin O'Connor critiquejobmodel Change image and share on social
I have two curiosity cabinets at home filled with finds from jumble sales, markets and my travels. My favourite piece is a voodoo mask from just outside Cape Town. Erin O'Connor cabinetcapecuriosity Change image and share on social
My job is to sell clothes to very rich women. Erin O'Connor clothejobrich Change image and share on social
I love the sun, but we don't get on at all; it doesn't agree with my Celtic tones. I also like nothing better than putting on a big ski jacket and feeling the wind in my face. Erin O'Connor agreebigceltic Change image and share on social