Trading the honeyed glow of her Oregon roots for the electric pulse of New York nights, Emmi Freeman is loyal at heart, wild in wonder, and has an unshakable instinct to dance whenever Fleetwood Mac’s Gypsy begins to play.
My name is … Emmi Freeman.
But my friends call me … Em.
The first thing you should know about me is ... I come from a very close-knit family which has made me into who I am today.
I’m currently living in … NYC.
My favourite thing about living here is … The inability to be bored.
But if I could be anywhere, I’d be … At home in Oregon.
My star sign is … Leo.
It suits me because … Of my loyalty to my loved ones and the positive energy I try to exude every day.
I am my truest self when … I am with my family.
I like to start my day by … Making a huge cup of coffee.
And finish it with … Usually, a book and a cup of tea.
The best advice I’ve been given is … Not to compare yourself to others. Your focus should be on your own journey and progress, not on what other people have or what they think of you.
A song that always gets me dancing is … Gypsy by Fleetwood Mac.
The biggest risk I took that paid off was … Quitting the college track team in order to move to NYC for modeling.
Late nights or early mornings? Late nights.
A film I love to re-watch is … Crazy Stupid Love.
The quality I most admire in others is … Their loyalty.
City or country? A little bit of both.
My friends would describe me as … Consistent and fun!
A special moment in my career so far has been … Shooting with Mario Sorrenti.
A dream I’m still yet to realise is … Owning my own business one day that will give back to people in need, whether it’s for mental health or physically helping people move their bodies.
I’m currently reading / listening to / watching … I am reading I Know This Much Is True by Wally Lamb and I am watching The Real Housewives of Orange County.
Right now, I’m really inspired by … Nature.
The future looks … It looks fulfilling and joyful.
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PHOTOGRAPHY Coni Tarallo
FASHION Hannah Cooper
MODEL Emmi Freeman @ Next Models
HAIR Levi Monarch @ Frank Reps
MAKEUP Rei Tajima @ Bridge Artists
NAILS Danielle Terry
PHOTOGRAPHER’S ASSISTANTS Asa Lory and Michael Alexandre
STYLIST’S ASSISTANT Danielle Terry
CASTING DIRECTOR Neill Seeto
Feature image (left): BALENCIAGA dress; TIFFANY & CO. earrings and necklaces. Feature image (right): BALENCIAGA dress, tights and shoes; TIFFANY & CO. earrings and necklaces.
