New York | FIV | Magazine https://fivmagazine.com Sun, 15 Feb 2026 13:30:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 Interview x Carolina Mejias: From Spain To New York City https://fivmagazine.com/interview-x-carolina-mejias-from-spain-to-new-york-city/ Mon, 31 Oct 2022 15:37:36 +0000 https://fivmagazine.de/?p=170484 Interview with Carolina Mejias – The spanish model working now in New York City is today in FIV Magazine. A model and a singer, how can she combine her two passion? Carolina responds and leaves us some advice and experience from her career.

Carolina Mejias

Carolina Mejías, a young woman who now lives in New York but started her career in Spain at a very young age. How does one become a model in Spain? What is it like to move to the United States as a model? Carolina is also a singer and tells how she combines everything she does.

The Start Of A Modelling Carrer: Carolina Mejias

FIV: About your modelling work. How did you get started in modelling? Did you start in Spain or in the United States?

CAROLINA: It all started in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, where I’m from, since I was a child my dream was to be an actress, model, singer or dancer, everything related to the world of entertainment and show business. I have an anecdote where I was about 5 years old and I went shopping with my mother to a clothes shop, and for a moment she lost me and when they found me I was inside a fitting room alone trying on all the clothes.

FIV: It has always been clear to you then. Do you start modelling by yourself?

CAROLINA:  No, one of the strongest agencies in the Canary Islands at that time, 11 years ago, started to represent me. After a few months with them, an agency in Madrid started to represent me and that’s when the adventure and travelling began.

Carolina’s Dream: Modelling In New York City

FIV: You decided to move to New York, why? 

CAROLINA: Yes, I moved to New York about 6 years ago. For some reason it was one of my dreams to come here, to live here. I was very impressed when I saw the movies and they showed New York City. I remember saying to myself someday I’m going to be there, and my agency at that time in Spain told me that it was a very competitive place and they didn’t know if it would be a good idea.

FIV: But dreams are dreams, and you decided to go on with it, didn’t you?

CAROLINA: That kind of gave me more strength and desire to do it, so I bought a plane ticket with part of my savings and I would travel to NYC in about 2 weeks after the day I had talked to my agency, I came for 5 days without knowing anyone, I made appointments with agencies, and I found one that wanted to represent me, after 4 months I was back living here. A dream come true.

How She Got It: She Didn’t Give Up

FIV: Was it easy for you, as a Spanish model, to make a name for yourself in New York fashion?

CAROLINA: From the first minute I moved to the city it opened its arms and welcomed me, I worked well from the first moment, I started doing castings non-stop, photos, fashion shows for big brands in fashion week, but it is true that there were several up and downs, because of the cultural issue, being so far away and that it is a city that is a constant non-stop and you can get saturated if you don’t know how to balance it, but you learn from everything in life, and you grow with this kind of experiences. I am still here today in this wonderful city and I love it as much as the first day I visited it. It is unique and magical.

New York: The City Of Modelling

FIV: What is the difference between modelling in Spain and modelling in New York?

CAROLINA: Well, yes there are some differences, here there is a lot more competition but at the same time there is so much more possibilities, they are looking for models for everything and now with the new movement of curve Models it has expanded even more.

FIV: It’s sound like there you could be yourself.

CAROLINA: Right. Here they also like you to bring your own style, your authenticity, who you really are, and break the rules of what a model should look like. Also be as professional as you can in terms of going to a casting, going to your agency and being updated with them, being punctual and communicating with your agents.

“La Española” From Giorgio Armani

FIV: Throughout your career you will have experienced great moments. What is the most special moment you’ve had in modelling?

CAROLINA: There are several moments, but if I have to choose one, although I could make a long list, I choose to have met Giorgio Armani and worked for him several times and that he called me Carolina “La Española” every time he saw me. He is a great inspiration for me.

FIV: You are an special model. What stands out about you as a model?

CAROLINA: Well, I would say my eyes, I always get a comment about them and how deep and expressive they are.

Preassure: It Has To Makes You Stronger

FIV: We all nkow about psychological damage that the industry gives to some models. Have that social pressures of modelling affected you throughout your life?  

CAROLINA: Yes, in a certain way it affects you, especially when you start from a young age, it has taught me how to be strong and to be close to my family, after all they are the ones who help you to keep your feet on the ground and not get lost.

FIV: How do you manage to deal with that?

CAROLINA: As you grow up and become more informed, you realise that you also have to have your own values and not listen to everything they tell you, sometimes what is good for someone is not good for you, or in their interest, so it’s good to stay connected to who you are and never forget where you come from. I really like to meditate daily, it helps in all aspects, exercising also helps, writing and spending time with the people I love.

Modelling and Music: Two-In-One

FIV: Your work as a model allows you to work in the music industry too. How can modelling and singing be combined?

CAROLINA: I try to find the time to do everything I like to do and even more to make my dreams come true. I can combine fashion and music well, there are times when fashion goes a bit slower so I can dedicate it to music, or if I’m at a casting or a photoshoot then inspiration can come to me to write the lyrics of a song, you never know where it can come from, so I also take advantage of those moments to get inspired.

FIV: A woman who fights for what she wants, I love it!

CAROLINA:  Of course. If I have a free moment in the day, I take advantage of it and use part of it to rehearse or warm up my vocal chords, and when it’s high season in fashion, I focus more on fashion. It’s all about balance and creating a schedule where there is time for both and enjoying what I do.

Don’t Change Your Essence: Carolina’s Advice

FIV: To end, can you give any advice for young models/artists who are just starting their professional career?

CAROLINA: Let them be themselves, let them not change their essence, that is what will take you far, let them bring out their authenticity and enjoy it. And let them try to have the best time possible, even though there will be harder moments, let them always remember why they started and take things easier, because in the end we are here to enjoy every moment in life, whether in what you aspire to and your passions, or in day to day life.

FIV: Thank you so much Carolina, I’m sure this time with you will help to young models to increased their career in New York. I’t’s been a pleasure for me and for FIV Magazine!

 

]]> Exclusive Interview with Ami & Aya Suzuki – Fashion, Fashion Weeks, Fashion Trends https://fivmagazine.com/exclusive-interview-with-ami-aya-suzuki-fashion-fashion-weeks-trends/ Mon, 27 Jul 2020 10:28:22 +0000 https://fivmagazine.com/?p=81651 Fashion Twins – Aya and Ami Suzuki are 32-year-old Japanese twins sisters better known by their stage name Amiaya. They started their career as pop singers in Japan before becoming fashion influencers. Together, they have over 559K followers on Instagram. You can’t miss them at Fashion weeks in Paris, Milan, New York or London because they don’t go unnoticed with their fuchsia bobbed hairstyle  and exceptional looks! They can be found at the front rows of the fashion shows of Fashion Weeks Dior, Valentino, Etro, Miu Miu or Missoni. Their style is both colourful and kawaii, and their crazy outfits always in a matching outfit attract street style photographers from all over the world. Ami & Aya have also created their own ready-to-wear brand Jouetie based on streat-wear, colors and vintage.

FIV Magazine is pleased to introduce Ami & Aya Suzuki, twins stars of Fashion Weeks, through an exclusive interview in the form of Fast & Curious. Discover their favorite moment during Fashion weeks, their latest fashion bag, their favorite place in Paris or their music crush.

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]]> Instagram Scouting! Become a model at the top agencies by #hashtag https://fivmagazine.com/instagram-scouting-become-model-agencies-hashtag/ Mon, 23 Oct 2017 18:55:50 +0000 https://fivmagazine.com/?p=13477/ Do you like to become a model? Try Instagram, one of the largest scouting platforms for modeling agencies! Make sure that you have clean images. Agencies need to see your real beauty, not makeup. Especially top agencies like Elite, IMG and Wilhelmina are looking for natural beauties. If you are a fashion model, curvy model or fitness model. We scouted over 50 most important scouting tags for young models in the United States, Canada, whole Europe and some Asian agencies. Have fun! If you like to take a few on all top agencies of the world, check out MAO modeling agencies.

Tip! Interview with model agency owner Stephan Czaja (CM Models): Become a model

Scouting Hashtags on Instagram: Get Discovered!

Become a model at IMG Models

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]]> All about: NYC! The places to be in New York City – Food, Festivals, Clubs, Hotels, Shopping & more https://fivmagazine.com/all-about-nyc-places-new-york-city-food-festivals-clubs-hotels-shopping/ Tue, 19 Sep 2017 17:23:27 +0000 https://fivmagazine.com/?p=13029/ New York! The city that never sleeps, the place where dreams have no limit, fashion no rules and food you could never imagine would taste. New York’s Energy will infect you right away at the airport, an unbelievable feeling from morning till night. New York offers something for everybody and even if you think you know everything about New York, it will surprise you every single day. No matter if you are looking for extravagant hotels, great monuments, shops, bars, clubs or restaurants – the big apple has it all. But to find the right spots in this big city jungle can be very breath taking, so we made a little guide for you to find the most interesting places in New York City’s 5 boroughs: Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island.

Attractions of New York City: Let’s Discover NYC

New York has a lot to offer and of course also many attractions and places you must have to visit while you stay in New York.

Empire State Building

The Empire State Building is located in the center of Midtown Manhattan and has viewing platforms on the 86th and 102nd floor which offer an unforgettable all-around view of New York City and the surrounding area. Whether you are in town for a week or just for a day – a visit to NYC is only complete if you have been at the top of the Empire State Building.

One World Observatory

The One World Observatory is positioned on top of the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. On level 100 to 102 you can experience the most beautiful panoramic view. It is very famous for the glass floor, where you can basically sit over New York – an unforgettable experience.

Statue of Liberty National Monument

The Statue of Liberty National Monument is a national monument in the United States in the New York’s harbor. It includes the liberty statue on Liberty Island and the former immigration station on Ellis Island. It is not only a big part of the American History, it is also one of the world’s most famous statues and definitely a must-see while being in New York.

Yankee Stadium

The Yankee Stadium is the baseball stadium of the New York Yankees. It is located in the south of the Bronx. One thing you should do is visit the stadium and of course a Yankees game, you will feel like in an American movie.

Citi Field

Citi Field is the name of the baseball stadium of New York Mets, it is located in New York City’s borough Queens. Just like in the Yankees stadium you will feel like in a movie. Now you just have to decide: are you a Yankee or a Mets Fan?

Ein Beitrag geteilt von New York Mets (@mets) am 22. Aug 2017 um 14:32 Uhr

Grand Central Terminal

The Grand Central Terminal is a Manhattan railway station. It is located at the corner of 42nd Street and Park Avenue. It is the station with the most of the railroad tracks worldwide – its 67 railways terminate at 44 platforms. You definitely saw it in many movies before, so if you want to feel like in a Hollywood movie, there is no way to not visit the Grand Central Station.

Coney Island

The Coney Island peninsula is the southernmost tip of Brooklyn, which is located directly on the Atlantic coast and is known for its large amusement parks and the adjoining high-rise settlement of Russian immigrants. There are also the remains of former amusement parks.

Brooklyn Bridge

The Brooklyn Bridge in New York City is one of the oldest Bridges in the USA. It spans the East River and connects Manhattan and Brooklyn. Not only is it one of the most famous attractions in New York it also has a great view and you will meet many other tourists.

Central Park

You will not miss this in any tour guide: The Central Park! It is a city park in the center of Manhattan in New York City and probably one of the most diversified parks in the world. The central park offers a Zoo, a Lake, a beautiful Garden, Carousel, many artists and a lot more.

Bars! The best locations to be in New York City

New York has 1000 of nice and different bars but to help you find maybe the right one for you, we have a little collection of our favorite bars in the big apple.

Sky Room-Bar

One of the hottest lounges in New York is located at over 120 meters on the roof of the Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Times Square. The name already says it from the rooftop bar, Sky Room, you can have a sensational view of everything you want with the 360-degree view: from Times Square, over Hudson to the Empire State Building.

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Haven Rooftop & Restaurant

The Haven Rooftop & Restaurant is in Times Square’s Theater District. It is located on the 10th floor of the Sanctuary Hotel on 47th Street between 6th and 7th Avenue and allows you a sensational view. Although it’s on Times Square, it’s amazingly quiet. Next, to fantastic drinks, you can also eat very well in “Haven”.

La Birreria Rooftop-Bar

La Birreria is a rooftop restaurant and microbrewery which offers the highest quality craft beer and food, with a great view. Each season, the rooftop bar hosts different pop-up restaurant but especially if you are a beer lover, that is your place to be.

Rooftop-Bar Gansevoort Park Avenue NYC

The Gansevoort Park Avenue NYC is the second hotel of the Gansevoort Hotel Group in New York City. This Rooftop-Bar does not only offers great drinks and food, it also offers a pool, a great atmosphere and like most of the rooftop-bars a great view.

Cantina Rooftop Bar

If you love Margaritas and Mexican food the Catina Rooftop Bar is your place to be. Modern Mexican flair over the roofs of Hells Kitchen: The newly opened Cantina Rooftop Bar is currently a very trendy spot in Manhattan.

Northern Territory

The Northern Territory Bar is Australian inspired bar in Brooklyn. Drinks and Food are typically Australian. The whole location is really relaxed. The best time to come is shortly before sunset, you will love the beautiful view.

Clubs! Let’s dance in New York City

New York is known as the city which never sleeps, so if you are looking for a good party New York got you. From Indie parties in the basement of vegan restaurants to skyline parties, here is a little list of New York finest clubs.

Cielo

If you really can not wait for the weekend, Cielo is your place to be on a Thursday. Cielo is located in the Meatpacking District, here you will find a good dose of booming sounds and high-energy beats.

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Le Bain

Le Bain is a penthouse club and rooftop bar on the top floor of The Standard, High Line in the Meatpacking District. Le Bain features the world most famous DJs and has a beautiful view plus a pool during summer. If you want to meet extravagant new people, Le Bain is your spot, but it has one of the hardest doors in the city maybe because it is connected to The Boom Boom Boom, which is famous for exclusive celebrity watering holes.

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Black Flamingo

If you Google Black Flamingo, it will tell you it is a vegan Restaurant, which is true since they describe themselves as cocteleria and taqueria but also danceteria. So in the basement, you will find a 1970’s vibe club with people who dance to funky house and vinyl sounds.

Mehanata

The Mehanata is a Bulgarian bar located in the Lower East Side. It is one of the loudest, the most extravagant and crazy nightclubs in the big apple. It offers two floors, where you can dance to trippy gypsy punk, you will think you are in eastern Europe and not the Lower East Side.

Lavo

Lavo is an Italian restaurant and nightclub in Midtown East. Lavo is the club for hip-hop, pop, and house lovers. But be careful and stack your wallet, this spot is one of the priciest on our list.

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Shopping! Find your style in New York

Whatever your shopping hearts want, you’ll find it in NYC. Stores across the five boroughs carry the finest in luxury apparel, boutiques, sneaker stores or thrift shops. In our list, we have only a few of the countless shopping places you should visit while in New York.

Nike

The Nike store in New York is not like any other sneaker store. It has five-storys and is about 55,000-square-foot big. This is not only a retail headquarters, it also had a basketball court, a Runnik Trial Zone and a mini soccer field. Also here you will find Nike sneakers, which you will find nowhere else like the Air Force 1 Low “NYC” and the LeBron Soldier X collections.

The Adidas Store

This four-story Midtown outlet is the largest of the brand’s stores in the world and so special from every angle. In this store, Sneakerslovers can customize their shoes, if you’re thirsty from all the shopping you can grab a healthy drink at the juice bar. Also, the Adidas Store offers a treadmill to go on a test run and an extra bonus for tourists: If you’re visiting you can have your items delivered right to your hotel.

Macy’s Herald Square

Macy’s is located on 34th Street and it is the world’s largest department store, it has over a million square feet of space and offers everything from cosmetics to fragrance, handbags, ties, shoes and a lot more. Especially for all the luxury lovers, here you will find designer shops like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Burberry or Prada.

5th Avenue

If you are a designer lover, there is no way around the 5th avenue. Not only stores like Nike and Adidas call the 5th Av their home. From Gucci to Louis Vuitton, here you will find everything your designer heart wants.

Crossroads Trading Company

This Brooklyn clothing exchange offers affordable clothing, shoes, and accessories from $5–$350, also some designer-labels, like Jeffrey Campbell boots for $100 or YSL leather sneakers for $55. You can also exchange your clothes for 35% of the resale value in cash or 50% in-store credit.

Monk Vintage Thrift Shop

If you are a vintage lover you will love the Monk Vintage Thrift Shop. It is a crazy-packed vintage store with a nice selection of 1960s–1990s clothing for guys and girls.

Food! The best restuarants, no matter if vegan or best beef

New York has so many restaurants and places to have a little sweet or savory snack. We looked for the most interesting restaurants and snack places in New York which will let you experience an unforgettable foodporn moment.

DŌ

The DŌ let your sweet dreams come true! DŌ. At this place, you can order raw cookie dough – exactly the ones your mother never allowed you to eat. You can enjoy it in many different ways ready-to-eat state, mix it into ice cream, throw it in the oven to half or fully bake it.

Trapizzino

Trapizzinos offers you overstuffed triangles of pizza Bianca. The pockets have are crispy from the outside and soft on the inside.  You should not miss this nice looking, delicious meal. Our tip: enjoy them at the table, with some nice Italian wine or beer.

Juniors

If you are in New York and do not try the New York Cheesecake, you’re a sinner. The big apple has countless places to get a good cheesecake but Juniors which was founded in 1950, is known as the home of New York’s best cheesecake. Next, to the famous cheesecake, you can order many other sweet or savory meals. Try it out!

Festivals & Events in New York City: The city which never sleeps

Afropunk Festival

Afropunk Festival is an annual event that takes place in every August at Brooklyn’s Commodore Barry Park. This outdoor festival is celebrating multicultural arts, the festival host many famous, in 2017, for example, Solange Knowles, SZA or Soul 2 Soul. Also, they got a big offer of food trucks, live art, a craft market and a lot more. This festival got no limits when it comes to style and self-expression, definitely a must-do if you’re in new york around this time.

SummerStage

SummerStage is the place to be for New York music fans, it is always one of the highlights of New Yorks summer-concerts calendar. The Festival celebrated its 32nd anniversary in 2017. Here you will find everything from classic New York hip-hop artists to big-name indie-rock bands on the Central Park main stage.

Hot 97 Summer Jam

The Hot 97 Summer Jam takes place in New Jersey. The biggest names in hip-hop rocked the stage and were artists at this festival: Wu-Tang in ’94, Biggie in ’95, or Fugees in ’96. If you are a true hip-hop fan you should not miss this festival.

Where to stay? Hotels, hostels and alternatives

Yotel New York

The Yotel in New York is definitely fun and funky but also very innovative. It is located in the middle of the bubbly Times Square but it is nothing if you are on a budget, a night in this extraordinary hotel costs about $240, still a good price for New York but not the cheapest you can get.

CitizenM Hotel

The Dutch hotel group brings a funky, edgy version to NYC. Here you will find a comfy king-sized bed and a cool MoodPad gadget in every room.

Night Hotel

If you are a fan of minimalism but still need some drama, the Gotham city inspired Hotel is ultra glamorous and would be a great option for you.

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