Michelle Meyer-Kayser: Who is the Peruvian model that has won the most catwalks in Europe?

Today, at 19 years old, Meyer-Kayser has established herself as the first Peruvian model to fully conquer the most important catwalks in the world, and has already walked for luxury brands such as Fendi, Dior, Datumchy and Victoria Beckham. “To be honest, I didn’t know how much it meant until after the show. Of course I was fired up when I was chosen, but since then people started to be my partner with such affection that I realized that it was a much bigger step”, tells Somos from the City of Light in Paris.

A strong entry

Walking the catwalk for a fashion show is not as easy as it seems. The challenge is even greater when brands are included. The icing on the cake also comes when the model is chosen to open the collection show. This is done Meyer-Kayser, Milan Fendi Fendi “It was chosen for the opening is extremely important, because the first look sets the tone for the rest of the show. The first shot is in the view, where the lamps break out. If Michelle chose it, in that way, her beauty and walk also represent the essence of the brand”, explains Fer Torrejón, head of the stage and figures of the Peruvian producer.

Before conquering Europe, Michi (as he is affectionately called) with a height of 1.80 m was imitated by local brands such as the famous couturier Noé Bernacelli. However, at this time he could recognize that the parades and the rhythm in the ‘scaping’ were very different ‘from the other side of the pond’.

Fulfill more dreams

Although she didn’t exactly dream of becoming a model, today Michelle Meyer-Kayser is sure that her inner child is happy with what she is achieving. “My family in Peru, my boyfriend and my friends encourage me to travel more. This [en Europa] sometimes it was confusing because I was learning to be alone and to be more independent,” she shares.

The model complements her busy schedule with hobbies that give her a mental break, such as reading and painting.

The brands he represented in Europe were: Lanvin, Coperni, Hermès, Victoria Beckham, Loewe, Fendi, Datumchy, Dries van Noten, Dior, Bottega Veneta, Sport Max, Etro, Alberta Ferretti and JW Anderson.

“In Lima, the fireworks are almost at night. They are here in the mornings,” he specifies. “The day starts very early. You go to the place and ‘pick’ breakfast while they do your makeup, hair and nails. Then you have a little more time to eat, before the real hustle and bustle starts and put on your clothes and get ready to go out,” adds the girl.

Although, in total, she has modeled for 14 luxury brands in London, Milan and Paris, Michelle remains humble and I remain down to earth. He believes that he still has a lot to overcome in the world, and what he has experienced in recent weeks, he is trying to inspire more young people. “I hope to give more young people the opportunity to dream of continuing to work, dreaming of Europe, of the whole planet. I am grateful for the help they gave me in Peru when they learned about my history,” says the model moved.

With the recall of the agencies, Coral Management and IMG Models, he plans to stay a few days in Paris, then return to Peru for a few days, to finally live in Argentina, where he is going to live for a while so that his life can be. put down To those who are on this same path, he exhorts them not to close the doors before giving way, because he has not received any. “But it’s always like that because you change your life,” he admits.

She means that, far from the stereotypes about the superficiality of this area, you must be an example of working on the exterior and the interior in parallel. “Sometimes you can look very beautiful abroad, but if you don’t have humility in your heart and you are not good, it will be difficult for you to progress. Abroad disappears in a second” he concludes. It is agreed that the Peruvian Peruvian is happy, and more than promised to stay it in the short 19 years. //