When Carlos Canela speaks in Spanish, his words carry the warmth of the South — a leisurely, joyful cadence that instantly evokes Andalusia. Yet when we switch to English, a distinct British lilt reveals that Canela is just as local as he is international, the result of learning from British teachers at school. Born in Cádiz, on Spain’s southwest coast, he remained there until he was 18, when he moved to Madrid to pursue a degree in marketing. Now, bathed in midday light on the terrace of his family’s home in Sotogrande, on the Andalusian coast, the model and content creator appears on camera wearing a white T-shirt and wired headphones — effortlessly being himself. It’s a look that wouldn’t be out of place in his YouTube vlogs, where he shares his experiences in the fashion world and in his everyday life. In these videos, Carlos doesn’t shy away from reality: he reveals everything from the adrenaline before a show in Milan to the moments of solitude that can come with a schedule full of travel. In his conversation with ODDA, Canela speaks of his journey through fashion and social media, his vision of an ever-evolving industry, and the way fashion has given him a profound sense of belonging. For Canela, culture and beauty are not distant ideals but guiding forces — shaping his world, his work, and the distinct, effortless Mediterranean style he has come to embody.