Post fashion-month, runway stars finally have the chance to unwind, eat and sleep. 19-year-old Adut Akech has shared her best tips for unwinding with Vogue. Here’s our takeaway.
Sleep as much as you need
Experts tell us we need 8-9 hours sleep but in reality, the amount of sleep our body needs depends on what we’ve put them through. Akech advises resting as much as you need.
“When I’m exhausted I go home to New York City, I lock my apartment and I stay inside and sleep for like, four days straight,” she admits. “During the shows, I’ll crawl under a table and sleep for 30 minutes if I need to. I’m one of those people who can sleep for an entire day if I need the rest – I’ll do 14 hours if I can.”
Be comfortable
Akech admits that having to walk around in heels for weeks straight can be a pain. Consequently, she treats herself to a pair of sneakers whenever her feet need a rest.
She says: “We wear heels for four weeks straight, so whenever I can, I put on a pair of sneakers. I don’t care if I’m supposed to look chic, because being comfortable and being able to move around in your own body is chic.”
Relax with a bath bomb
Showers are great but baths are better. Akech loves to unwind with a fruity bath bomb after fashion month.
“I find bath bombs so relaxing and also kind of fascinating because you get to watch them dissolve and fizz in the water,” she says. “My favorites are the fruity ones that smell like grapefruit or citrus. They give you amazing energy.”
