Gentlemen's Collective Podcast #27 - The unpredictable life of an 80s runway model - Claire Farwell
Dec 31, 2025
Join Claire Farwell, a British model, journalist, fashion designer, and AI advocate, as she recounts her thrilling journey from a small Devon village to the global runway scene. Claire shares vibrant stories of 80s modeling, the art of confidence beyond looks, and her foray into fashion entrepreneurship. Discover her take on today’s influencer culture and AI's impact on creativity. Known for her love of diverse experiences, Claire also emphasizes the importance of reinvention, finding joy in life, and the transformative power of community.
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From Devon To The World
- Claire left a small Devon village at 16 to pursue modeling and lived across 22+ countries before settling back in Barcelona.
- Her early passion for clothes came from dressing in her great-grandmother's vintage garments and sticking tear sheets on her boarding school wall.
Height As Identity And Confidence
- Tallness both hindered and defined Claire's modeling path; agencies first rejected then sought her out when tastes shifted.
- She embraced heels as part of identity and confidence, not dominance or apology.
Use A Mantra For Confidence
- Develop a runway mantra to summon confidence under pressure and perform consistently.
- If you lack confidence, pretend the attitude until it becomes genuine on stage.