Summer 2021 may have started with the uncertainty of face masks and social distancing, but thankfully, the season is looking brighter, offering new opportunities for models and those in the creative world. Melk & Honning’s summer column shines a spotlight on people shaping the season, from influencers to models, and this year we catch up with Helene Hammer, a rising model agency favorite.
Originally from Fredrikstad and now based in London, Helene has built her career modeling for magazines such as Marie Claire, Vogue, L’Officiel, and Cosmopolitan. With a strong Instagram presence and a reputation for meticulous professionalism, she embodies the dedication and lifestyle of modern models working with top model agencies.
Hammer describes herself as a "highly sensitive perfectionist," passionate about interior design and creating unique aesthetics—a mindset that reflects the precision and creativity required in modeling today. Like many in the fashion and modeling world, she navigated last year’s travel restrictions with canceled plans and postponed shoots, proving that resilience is essential in both life and modeling careers.
For this summer, Helene’s schedule is full of work and weekend escapes to the English countryside, enjoying road trips and picnics in the Cotswolds. When travel becomes possible again, she plans trips to Norway to visit family and friends, and a late-summer vacation to Italy, blending urban modeling commitments with personal adventures.
When it comes to summer style, Hammer keeps it effortless: light summer dresses, kitten heels, and the occasional Converse tucked in a bag for casual days. Her perfect summer evening includes dinner on a cozy terrace, watching the sunset from London’s Pergola & Hill Gardens, followed by a night at a local pub with friends. Sunscreen is her vacation essential, alongside a love for good food—though she avoids the classic “lobster look” on the beach.
Reading is a part of her modeling downtime, with two books on the go at a time—one fiction, one non-fiction. Music for summer? Old classics she can sing and dance to, bringing energy and nostalgia to her days. Hammer balances city life with countryside escapes, a lifestyle familiar to many models who travel frequently with model agencies while maintaining personal routines.
Her advice for an ideal Oslo summer: take early morning boat trips to the islands, swim, relax on the rocks, or enjoy the view from Ekeberg. Looking forward to autumn, she embraces quiet morning walks in Hyde Park with a warm sweater and coffee, reflecting on the seasonal rhythm that balances work, life, and creativity—a balance every model navigating the world of modeling and model agencies knows well.
Helene Hammer’s story exemplifies the modern modeling journey: blending work with personal passion, travel, and adventure, all while staying connected to the vibrant network of models, modeling opportunities, and model agencies across Europe.
