Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Reveals What Goes Through a Model's Mind on the Runway: Fear of Falling to Finding the Exit
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- Rosie Huntington-Whiteley menyebut pengalaman duduk di front row jauh berbeda dari berjalan di runway.
- Ia mengaku lebih menikmati mengamati koleksi secara utuh karena saat menjadi model fokus terpecah.
- Keterlibatannya dengan Burberry dan kecintaannya pada gaya Inggris menjadi sorotan di London Fashion Week.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley revealed that behind the glamour of the runway, models are actually consumed by the fear of falling and try to remember the exit route. She made the admission while attending the Burberry spring 2027 show at London Fashion Week, where she sat in the front row as an ambassador for the brand.
The 39-year-old said she left the catwalk routine long ago, but her experience as a model makes her deeply understand the pressure models face backstage. According to her, the transition from preparation to the stage happens very quickly, and the glare of cameras often makes models lose their bearings. "I know exactly what goes on backstage—the nerves, the fittings, the waiting, and then suddenly you're pushed onto the runway, and it's all over in about thirty seconds," she told Vogue.
As a spectator, Rosie now enjoys shows in a different way. She can take in the entire collection as a whole, something a model can rarely do because their attention is split between walking well and remembering the way out. "I watch the models with a lot of empathy. I notice how they walk, what they're wearing, and how the fabric moves on the body," she added.
Outside the fashion world, Rosie also spoke about her fall and winter style preferences. She said she is more comfortable dressing for cold weather because of her English blood. "I love the moment when the air changes and you can wear a proper coat again. Boots, knits, leather jackets, a fire at home, long Sunday lunches," she explained. For her, fall and cold weather offer more freedom in dressing than summer, which demands a minimalist look.
Rosie is also looking forward to quality time with her husband, actor Jason Statham, and their son, Jack. After a busy year, she wants to enjoy a slower rhythm at home. "I'm really looking forward to more time at home, with family, and enjoying the calmer rhythm that comes with the colder months," she said.
Her relationship with Burberry has spanned several years, and she feels connected to the brand's British heritage. She praised the English style that seems effortless. "The English are very good at looking like they haven't tried too hard. There's usually something slightly undone or irreverent in the way we dress, even when we're dressed beautifully," she said.
"I watch the models with a lot of empathy. I notice how they walk, what they're wearing, and how the fabric moves on the body."
— Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
For Indonesia's fashion industry, Rosie's remarks highlight the backstage reality that is rarely exposed. Local models face similar pressure, especially in fashion shows that demand high professionalism. Awareness of mental health and support for models is becoming an increasingly relevant issue, along with the growth of an increasingly competitive domestic fashion market.
Going forward, the role of ambassadors like Rosie is not only about promotion, but also about opening a dialogue on working conditions in the industry. Will the global fashion industry pay more attention to model welfare, or the opposite? Time will tell, but public scrutiny like this at least raises awareness of the importance of empathy behind the runway's sparkle.
