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Hana, in light of the news that brought you back into the conversation surrounding the Beckhams, how are you feeling now?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\u201cIt’s a tricky one for me. Since we broke up, which was many years ago now, there’s been a lot of press and a lot of talk. I haven’t really spoken out about Brooklyn or my time with the family since then; I had that chapter in my life and wanted to move on from it.
How was your experience with the family, and do you hope that they can reconcile?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\u201cMy time with the family caused me a lot of anxiety, in all honesty. There were a lot of warning signs and things that happened during the relationship that, in hindsight, should have made me think and maybe end the relationship or walk away from it a lot sooner than I did.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut I was only 20, 21 when we dated, and I had just started modelling, and I came from living on a farm to moving to London and being thrown into a relationship like that. It\u2019s hard to know what\u2019s best to do in that situation. No one really knew, and I didn’t, really. It wasn’t something that I was super-open about, so advice from outside was hard to take.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn terms of reconciling, I hope that they do, purely because they’re a family and I think family is extremely important. I’m sure that whatever happens can be healed over time. That’s all I can really say on that.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Have you been in touch with Brooklyn recently? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\u201cNo, not for a while. I’ve seen his brothers at Fashion Week events and would share an occasional \u2018hi\u2019. We move in similar circles, so it’s hard not to run into people, but no, I haven’t seen him in a while.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
With everything that\u2019s been going on, how do you stay grounded?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\u201cNothing grounds me more than my horses; riding horses is my happiest place. It always has been, since I was a baby. That’s not for everyone and not everyone has the opportunity to do that, but being outside in nature and fresh air and taking time away from my phone is always my preference for getting back to reality.<\/p>\n
\u201cThen when I’m in London, it\u2019s Pilates and matchas with my friends to stay present and de-stress. Those are my go-tos.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
How do you handle the pressure of being in the spotlight in the social-media age? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\u201cThe Instagram anxiety is real. I definitely suffer from it myself, and honestly, it\u2019s not just models \u2013 a lot of my friends who aren’t in the industry also suffer from Instagram anxiety. Over the years, I’ve managed to tune out a lot of it, but every time I’m posting a story, I’m overthinking it.<\/p>\n
\u201cPeople online are brutal and harsh, and it\u2019s one of those catch-22 things where if you’re choosing to be online and putting yourself out there and wanting it to be a career, unfortunately, that does come with the territory. But if you’re posting and doing what you want and you love it, just hit the block button and keep going.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
What advice would you give to someone starting out in the fashion industry or in the public eye?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\u201cWhat I usually say is that it’s not easy. You need to have a thick skin and be prepared for knockbacks and criticisms from people and agencies. It’s changed dramatically since I started out when I was about 18; the social-media impact on the modelling industry has been massive.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe world of influencers has changed a lot of the ways in which brands operate. I struggle to keep up with it myself, so it\u2019s tough for anyone looking to make a career out of it. But if it\u2019s something that you really want to do and you have a passion for it, just go for it.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
When it comes to style, is there one rule you live by?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\u201cBeing authentic and having individuality. There are a lot of trends that everyone sees online, and it’s great if you can take inspiration from other people’s style, but having individuality is super-important. You can incorporate that in your own style: I usually do that by mixing my designer and my high-street and my vintage all in one.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
You grew up in the Cotswolds; what does it mean to you and how do you feel about celebrities flocking there?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\u201cIt’s one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been and I can see why people are wanting to move there. With the close proximity to London, it’s a hotspot for celebs and the sort of off-grid living where there’s no paparazzi or public gaze.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have a lot of friends who still live there, and I think the locals probably prefer properties to be lived in and supporting the local economy, as I know a lot of these celebs have them as weekend residences. When I get older, I’m hoping to settle there and get back to my farm-girl roots and my horses.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
What are you most looking forward to, career-wise?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\u201cIn terms of modelling, I’m planning on spending more time in the US, so that’s exciting for me. But in terms of my own plans, I’ve got my own project under way. It’s to do with combining my love of fashion and horses and Western lifestyle, though I can’t say much about it yet, just because it’s just starting out.<\/p>\n
\u201cI love modelling and travelling, but I have a separate passion for fashion. As I get older, too, I’m wanting to build something of my own, so I want to build that this year.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Finally, do you have any life lessons that you can share?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\u201cIt’s important to be grateful for all the opportunities you get. And just be yourself. It’s very easy, in this modelling world, to try to be like everyone else and fit in. But there’s beauty in individuality, and trusting your gut is usually right.<\/p>\n
\u201cJust put yourself out there and try something new or do something you wouldn’t usually do. I did skydiving recently; that was the most terrifying thing I’ve ever done and I had a major fear of heights. Honestly, I’m never doing that again!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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