From Japan to Paris - Interview of Model Yu Asano
Tell us, why Paris ?
When I was 7 years old, I watched a TV show that a Japanese high school student had walked at Paris Fashion Week. I thought it's super cool. Since then, to walk at PFW became my dream. That's why I'm here, Paris.
Yu featured in Glamour Bulgaria | Photographer: Jeesi | Hair & Make-Up Artist: Dasha Firsina | Brand: The Fur and Leather Centre
What HAS been your experience as a model so far ?
I started modeling in NY. First, I attended Coco Rocha Model Camp. Then everything started. I walked at New York Fashion Week for two seasons. I have also walked a fashion show in Malaysia and at PFW for two seasons. In May, I walked fashion shows at the Cannes Film Festival for the first time.
Yu during Cannes Festival fashion show | Photographer: Mihael Vuzem | MUA: Pitiara | Hair Stylist: Antonean |Brand: La Métamorphose Paris
What is yoUR goal as model ?
I would like to walk for big brands that everybody knows. One day, I would like to walk for Moschino. Soon, I would like to be published by VOGUE. Of course, I want to be very famous. I want to be a model who everybody knows.
Yu during PFW SS25 featured on L’Officiel India | Photographer: Maira Ray | Hair & Make-Up: Dasha Firsina | Dress: Laith | Hand bag: Jolia | Styling assistants: Sadie Jayne, Severin Bucher, Camilla Thompson, Avani Bheda, Dzhavgarat Aydieva
Any tips for japanese women who dream to become a model ?
Language skills are very important. I'm glad that I can speak English. Languages will give you confidence. Currently, I'm studying French.
Me and Yu, last year, during Paris Fashion Week. I am wearing House of Mua Mua and Yu, MMRemix .
Do you prefer runways or photoshoots ? Explain why ?
I prefer runways, but I also love photoshoots. The reason why I prefer runways is that I love stages. I love the lighting of the stages. Whenever I am on the stages, my adrenaline is super active.
Yu on the left during Atelier Chardon Savard fashion show | Photographer: Lévénès de Cleden Poher | Designer: Alkatys
You can find Yu Asano on Instagram
