Daily Australia Excerpt: A Moment With Alyssa Sutherland

Alyssa Sutherland
Hometown: Brisbane
Age and Sign: 26, Libra
Resume: Karl Lagerfeld once handpicked Sutherland for a starring role in a Chanel beauty campaign. She also appeared in ads for Bulgari and Hugo Boss, so no wonder she’s worked with everyone from Bruce Weber to Steven Meisel. She even had a tiny role in The Devil Wears Prada!
What makes this Fashion Week so different?
 Australian designers are known on a global level now more than ever. I think we do Spring/Summer better than anyone else.
How exciting is it to walk at home (or close to home)?
I can’t wait! And there’s a chance my mum might come down for a couple of days from Brisbane.
What’s the first thing you do when you land in Australia?
Get a sausage roll!
What are some of your favorite haunts here?
I love working out in Rushcutters Bay Park. And hanging on the couch at mum and dad’s is always nice and relaxing.
Who’s your favorite Australian?
Cate Blanchett.
Where will you eat, play and stay while in Sydney?
I normally stay in Darlinghurst/Potts Point. And I don’t think I’ve ever had a trip back to Sydney that didn’t involve drinks at the Bayswater Brasserie.
What do Aussies do best?
Travel. I hear Aussie accents everywhere I go. I was just in Miami for a vacation and I was outnumbered by all the Aussie tennis pros at the resort!
What are your latest indulgences?
Shoes, always shoes. You can have a bad hair day, feel bloated, whatever, and shoes will make you feel better!
Any crazy hobbies?
Pole-dancing classes. I’d say that’s pretty crazy!