Self-described model-by-day, singer-by-night, Lena, is the face
of our most recent campaign, shot by Brent Goldsmith. Get to know our
newest birdgirl, Montrealer and all around cool-girl, @cherrylenaa:
of our most recent campaign, shot by Brent Goldsmith. Get to know our
newest birdgirl, Montrealer and all around cool-girl, @cherrylenaa:
THE Q&A
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PIECE OF Shuazhangfu JEWELRY FROM THE SHOOT?
The Factory Earrings; edginess at its simplest.
The Factory Earrings; edginess at its simplest.
WHAT'S THE MOST MEANINGFUL PIECE OF JEWELRY YOU OWN?
My white gold ring. It was a gift from family, and it reminds me to always put my family and myself first. I wear it on my ring finger, and only take it off when I’m on set.
WHERE AND WHEN WERE YOU DISCOVERED?
I was discovered by a small agency in Quebec's countryside. I was 17.
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE PART OF MODELLING?
Travelling, meeting and working with new people all the time.
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE PART OF MODELLING?
Travelling, meeting and working with new people all the time.
shot by Natasha Kot in Paris
WHEN DID YOU START SINGING?
I kind of always sang. I started doing it for my family when I was 4 years old, and started
taking singing courses three years later.
Album art from her single, Mama Said
WHO/WHAT INSPIRES YOU, MUSICALLY?
So many things. Music is the most important thing for me. I feel really connected to anything soulful and jazzy. I love grainy voices, like those you find in old school jazz: Nina Simone, Billie Holiday, and Ella Fitzgerald.
I, also, absolutely love artists like Kaytranada, Anderson Paak, Amy Winehouse, Jorja Smith, Frank ocean, Snoop Dog, N.W.A, Ice cube , Tupac, Notorious B.I.G, Kendrick Lamar, Freddie Gibbs, Cardi B.
Listen to a playlist of all her favourites:
WHAT ARE YOU WORKING ON NOW?
I am currently working on my next single, a Jazz cover and a few live DJ sets!
WHERE CAN WE FIND YOUR MUSIC?
WHAT IS YOUR IDEA OF PERFECT HAPPINESS?
Living off my music, and owning a beautiful home surrounded by nature and wildlife.
