After creating my questions to ask each of the characters in my project, I sent each of the eight questions through to them digitally on social media either using Messenger or Instagram to message them with the questions outlining my intentions from them and that I would like them to answer as honestly as possible. In each of these blog posts I will post the questions and answers of each model from what they have sent back to me in reply to my message which included the questions. These questions and answers will be presented throughout each segment for each ‘character’ of the story. I am slotting the magazine up into a section for each of them and this text will be dispersed throughout in between the images. My aim from these questions was to find out more about who the model’s fashion is informed and where they taken inspiration for from it, what they would describe their fashion as and why they dress the way they do. It provides more context to the magazine than just visuals.
what would you describe your style of fashion as?
Alex: I would describe my fashion more by who it’s inspired by – people like Tyler, The Creator and A$AP Rocky. I wear looser fitting, usually bright clothing that’s out of the normal trends. It alternates between comfy loose fitting and also more fitting, upmarket prices. I would usually describe my fashion sense as a charity shop as that’s where the best pieces are found.
Charlie: I personally would describe my style of fashion as street wear, this including skate and surf brands. I like to go for the brands like Santa Cruz, Enjoi, Patagonia and Thrasher. This being because I enjoy wearing simple t-shirts and jumpers with colourful logos. It allows me to express who I am as a person, someone outgoing and always up for anything, the clothes I wear ensures that I will be dressed for any sort of occasion, no matter what it could be. I also enjoy wearing vintage shirts on top of t-shirts which enables me to go from a simple outfit to something I could go out to town in.
if you could wear one brand for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Alex: The one brand I would wear forever would be Carhartt as it’s cool and super functional.
Charlie: I think if I could wear one brand for the rest of my life it would be Thrasher. Thrasher is not only a clothing brand but it is also skateboard magazine which I have been reading ever since secondary school, I have always had a passion for skating and being outdoors so it suits me well. Thrasher not only being a fashionable brand is also very practical and comfy. I have probably 4 thrasher jumpers at the moment, a handful of t-shirts and a cap.
do you go for comfort over style or style over comfort?
Alex: Comfort all the way but it obviously depends on the occasion but I always like to keep it comfortable and casual.
Charlie: Hmm! This is a hard one, but I think I go for a comfort over style. It depends what sort of occasion it is, if it is an everyday outfit I definitely go for comfort as I like to be able to move freely.
do you feel as though there is a certain pressure on boys to fit in to a society even though there are the inevitable stresses that come with adolescence?
Alex: In certain situations, of course, there is a pressure to dress the part but sometimes not dressing the way others do makes you stand out more.
why do you dress the way you do?
Alex: I dress the way I do because of the influence whether that be artists or rappers. I feel like they set trend and regarded as fashionable as hey are mostly sponsored by clothing companies so they get stuff early and set looks earlier than anyone else.
would you say you take pride in your appearance and make an effort each day to dress well?
Alex: Some days when I’m a bit tired ill not really bother and just suit up in the loosest, comfiest clothes I can find but I do like to take ride in what others think of my look for sure – it’s important to make an impression.
do you feel like you can express yourself through the clothes you wear? if so, why?
Alex: I feel like I can express myself through art more than fashion although is probably the best outlet t express yourself as it’s the first thing people see and they can make an immediate judgement about you from what you wear. Wearing something that reflects how you feel or act can have a great impact on people.
does dressing the way you do give you a sense of comfort in your own skin? a means of expression as such…
Alex: Personally, I am very confident and comfortable in my own skin anyway. I have come to terms with how I look, although if I’m not wearing a good outfit that makes me look good and makes me comfortable in myself, I’m always thinking about what others way think of me. A good outfit really just clears my mind and gives me confidence.