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Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School pupil Ava Silsbury, from Canterbury, fronts New Look summer collection

15:36, 20 May 2019

updated: 18:43, 20 May 2019

A schoolgirl is fronting a campaign promoting a major high street retailer's summer collection.

Ava Silsbury, 14, who attends Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School in Canterbury, is one of four young teens selected to model New Look's latest festival clothes range.

As a result, Ava, who lives in Oaten Hill, has found herself featured on the global fashion brand's website and in stores across the country.

Ava Silsbury has been fronting New Look's summer collection for teens
Ava Silsbury has been fronting New Look's summer collection for teens

Having only taken up modelling less than a year ago, she says she was "thrilled" when approached to help showcase the new collection, which includes dresses, playsuits and other summer pieces.

"I work with an agency called Kids London, and they just texted me and said New Look wanted me for a campaign," she said.

"I was thrilled, as it was such a big opportunity."

Ava (right) models the new collection
Ava (right) models the new collection

The gig is Ava's second modelling job, after a stint helping to promote Asda's George clothing range.

"The campaign was around carnivals, fairground rides, and summer fairs, so we just went to this little country house," said Ava, who also enjoys singing, reading and snowboarding.

"It was like a massive party and didn't feel like a job, it was just really good fun."

The collection features a range of festival pieces
The collection features a range of festival pieces

Her mum Sarah is equally proud.

"It's really competitive and a lot of kids want it, so we're just really happy," she said.

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