Rosie Huntington-Whiteley embodies different ‘characters’ on the catwalk

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley considers herself to be portraying a “character” whenever she steps onto the catwalk.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley “steps into different characters” on the catwalk.

The 39-year-old model sees theatrics as an important part of making looks “iconic” and fulfilling a designer’s vision for an outfit.

Rosie told Vogue: “My job as a model is basically being able to step into different characters and explore a designer’s vision. It’s about really understanding their world and finding a way to bring that character to life that feels authentic and natural to me.

“It’s always a reminder, when you do projects like this, of how important attitude is with the clothes we embody. Ultimately, clothes are clothes, but the way you wear them, the attitude and the way you embody them are what really make something memorable, what makes something iconic.”

Rosie recently returned to the runway for Gucci’s Spring/Summer 2027 collection in Milan and played up to three different elements on the catwalk.

The blonde beauty said: “The rebellious aristocrat, the snob and the eccentric.

“I actually felt like my character embodied a little of all three. There was something obviously very commanding and unapologetic about her, with a certain sort of eccentricity and attitude.

“I also love that she didn’t take herself too seriously.”

Rosie has long been a fan of the “glamour” associated with Gucci, dating back to Tom Ford’s time as creative director of the fashion house from 1996 to 2004.

She said: “Of course, back then I could never afford Gucci, but what’s always struck me is that the brand has this glamour to it. It’s unapologetic.

“(Those campaigns were everywhere) at a time when fashion imagery felt like something you really studied and committed to memory. They become part of your reference bank, so to speak. I loved that era and always will. I’ve really worn and loved Gucci on the red carpet ever since, and certainly in my real life too.”

Meanwhile, Rosie recently revealed that she was looking forward to dressing for the colder months.

She explained: “I’m English! I think autumn is in my DNA. I love that first moment when the air changes and you can put a proper coat on again. Boots, knitwear, leather jackets, fires going at home, long Sunday lunches.

“I’m much more comfortable dressing for autumn and winter than I am for high summer.”