Tatiana Krasikova hails from the Siberian town of Omsk. Now living in New York, the new face walked for Thom Browne, Calvin Klein collection, Mugler and Rick Owens in her debut season, Autumn/Winter 12. Tatiana's first appearance in Dazed & Confused is part of August's McQ special, alongside Ibra and Kate Kondas.

Dazed Digital: How was shooting your first Dazed story?
Tatiana Krasikova: I'm so happy and proud that I worked with Robbie Spencer and Gareth McConnell for the day – they were amazing! Everyone was super friendly and the best shoots are always when it feels like you are having fun with your friends and creating something stunning whilst doing it. Gareth said that Ibra and me looked like brother and sister, which still makes me laugh.

DD: What was the last song you listened to?
Tatiana Krasikova: 'Unfinished Sympathy' by Massive Attack.

DD: Who was the last person you texted?
Tatiana Krasikova: My boyfriend, telling him to be on time!

DD: Quiet night in or big night night out?
Tatiana Krasikova: Quiet night in with my closest friends watching Food Network.

DD: Favourite city?
Tatiana Krasikova: New York with all its energy.

DD: Favorite food?
Tatiana Krasikova: Mashed potatoes.

DD: What make you laugh?
Tatiana Krasikova: Something called the Russian Comedy Club online.

DD: What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given?
Tatiana Krasikova: Everything happens for a reason.

DD: What's your hidden talent?
Tatiana Krasikova: I can spend six hours walking around NYC just for the sake of it.

DD: What do you wear on day off?
Tatiana Krasikova: Pyjamas!

Photography Anya Holdstock, Tatiana Krasikova and Mark Reay