Interview Post : Model Claire Ciantar

Claire Ciantar is currently one of Malta’s hottest models – she has recently both won the Malta Fashion Awards Best Model Award and also been selected by Ferramoda to represent them at the New Model Today Gran Gala de la Mode competition in Riccione next week. Standing at almost 6 feet tall with legs that go on for miles and enviable looks to boost, Claire is definitely one to watch. 

Claire recently also modelled in a photoshoot for Ferragiu shot by Kurt Paris (a new luxury designer couture brand that will be launched at Riccione) – below.

Let’s get to know Claire a bit better:)



Who is Claire ? 

I am 18 years old and a university student studying communications and European studies. I consider myself to be an honest and a very positive person, I try my best to be very professional in all I do. Apart from modelling, I  also love singing and sports. In fact I’m also a basketball and tennis player. 

How did you get into modelling ? 

Pure coincidence! I was scouted by my fashion mummy Marisa Grima of Supernova model . She spotted me on Facebook and it all began from there, that same year (2012) I won the Supernova Competition and modelled at The Clothes Show Live in Birmingham. 

Has your life changed a lot, what about your personal style ? 

Yes it has changed in a lot of ways, to be honest, time is very limited nowadays as modelling and sport plus all the studying takes a huge chunk of my time. Naturally even my lifestyle had to adjust with all the activity around me. But what is most important to me is that I remain with my feet well planted on the ground and that I never change who I am. I definitely want to remain the same person people around me have grown to love and respect. 

My style has also changed a lot – I went from being plain jane to a risk taker when it comes to clothes! I love creating my own style, one that brings out my personality and I also learned not to care what other people think as much and and just be comfortable in my own style. I love fashion and I try to keep myself updated with new trends and styles and adjust them to my own liking. 

Favourite top model ? 

My favourite top model has to be Cara Delevigne, how can you not love Cara ?!! She’s a tomboy with an impeccable taste in clothes, she eats and loves bacon like normal people. She knows how to have fun and isn’t always serious, from photos of her in baths of beans to beanie hats she really shows us her true character. She has modelled for many big brands like Chanel, Victoria Secrete, Tom Ford, Mulberry, Yves Saint Laurent, Burberry, the list is never ending ! Recently I also found out that she knows how to sing too, so that makes me like her even more ! 

Dreams and ambitions ?

My first objective is to graduate from university as i think it is of utmost importance that I finish my education and secure my future. In the meantime I aim to continue progressing in modelling hoping that one day I can achieve my dream of modelling for prestigious brands. I am also adamant to continue practicing my favourite sport 0 basketball. I have already represented Malta in two tournaments and I’m hoping Ill have more opportunities to wear the national kit in the future.