FLOWERS with LOLA ALCALUZAC
Photographed by Mathieu Puga. Words by Charlotte Coquelin
MakeUp by Virginie Rascle. Hair by Cyril Laforet. Clothes from PaperPool
Where are you from and where are you in?
I was born in Charleroi in Belgium and I'm living in the south of Brussels, on the country-side. But now I'm sharing my life more and more between Paris and Belgium.
What have you learned during this 2020?
First, I learned that I’m able to stay at home for a long time without going out. Then that I am able to respect the programs that I have imposed on myself: workout or work for school. But above all, it is difficult to live without contact with others.
Did you get to learn something new?
I started to run and do different sports regularly. And most of all I learned to do pastry.
Were you able to travel and work overseas during 2020? Did you have to cancel any job opportunities?
Unfortunately not, I stayed between Paris and Belgium.
What is the place you want to visit once the world gets back to normal?
Not only one place... but I’d like to discover all around the world.
Use three words that describe best the shoot you did with Mathieu?
Flowery, funny and Friendly, for the three Fs.
Do you have a green thumb? Do you have some house plant? A little vegetable garden?
We have different green plants all over the apartment.
What is your earliest memory with a flower in it?
A rose that I offered for the Mother’s Day.
What is your favourite flower?
I really love Snowdrops and Cactus. Snowdrops are delicate and herald the arrival of sunny days.
What would be the worst type of flowers someone could ever offer you?
A geranium! -laughs- They don't smell good but on a balcony, it gives the facade lots of colours.
What have you started doing this year to help to fight climate change?
I use the car less to get around and I use my bike or go on foot more frequently.
Lola appears courtesy of Next Models Paris