PLUS MODEL MAGAZINE April 2016 Issue | Page 75

interview with cover model TIA Provost By Madeline Jones Australian model Tia Provost has always had a passion for traveling and exploring other cultures. After high school, she backpacked for three years; ultimately moving to London. It was there that she stumbled into the world of modeling and found her dream career. We’ve seen her work with City Chic, Panache Lingerie, Target and many other brands. This month, she graces the cover of PLUS Model Magazine. PMM: Being a model seems like a dream to many of our readers. Was being a model your original career path? Tia: God no! Everyone, myself included, is still shocked that I chose to enter this industry. Honestly, I had no idea what I wanted to do; all I knew was that I loved meeting new people and traveling. I never wore makeup and still don’t, outside of work. I lived in my thongs/flip flops and still do. I never wore heels and my style was all about backpacker comfort and practicality. I love being barefoot in nature and never worried about how I looked. It’s also completely different to how I Photo by Luke Jones | Makeup and Hair by Christian Sanchez | Styling by Meaghan O’Connor Produced by Madeline Jones | Model Tia Provost