Kyla

Agencies

Mother Agency (MA): LeDrew Models

New York City: ONE Management

Answers to Q&A

Why did you want to become a model?

I became a model because my mother was a model when I was growing up and I always aspired to be like her. The CEO of my mother agency (LeDrew Models), Cathy LeDrew, was my moms agent when Ford was still in Toronto, and so I have known her for a good portion of my life and decided to try and pursue a career in modelling at the age of 24. I came late in the game but have proven successful. I love the fashion industry and everything to do with it but i especially love being in front of the camera hehe and thats why I chose modelling :)

What makes you special?

I feel as though I have beaten many odds, for example, when I started modelling in 2017, my height— 5’7.5”,  was still considered too short… and having tattoos was still kind of taboo. I also have more of an athletic build so I was not at model-model standards to say the least. Originally I was placed on the lifestyle board, until a stylist found me and asked my agents if I could do a fashion creative. After that my career essentially took off. About a year later I was scouted by a Los Angeles agency and 4 months after that walked Gucci for my first show. Since then I have worked for big clients such as Elle Japan, Italian Vogue, Mejuri, Lululemon, Ssense and so on . I never gave up on my dreams or myself despite people telling me otherwise.

I think what also makes me ME and what makes me unique is that I’m stubborn and don’t take no for an answer and I’m a huge weirdo with a big personality and I think maybe that makes me memorable? I think that my personality has landed me quite a few jobs alone and has gotten me rehired by clients.

What are you passionate about?

I am passionate about growth. I am passionate about love. I am passionate about family. I am passionate about challenging myself. I am passionate about trying to leave my comfort zone. I am passionate about health and exercise. I am passionate about travelling and trying new things. I am passionate about food and dining experiences. I am passionate about my morning almond cappuccino and my Scottish Fold kitten named Fergus. Most importantly I am very grateful.

One thing people may be surprised to find out about you?

Honestly I feel like most people had a Twilight novel/movie stage growing up and so when people find out i was an extra in the infamous, the stunning, Twilight: Eclipse, they get pretty stoked about that

If you could change one thing about the fashion industry, what would it be?

The rude, stuck up, non-inclusive attitude thats seems to come along with it.