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?
Max: My fashion style is relaxed, vintage and casual.
if you could wear one brand for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Max: Tommy Hilfiger.
do you go for comfort over style or style over comfort?
Max: I go for comfort over style most of the time.
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?
Max: I find there are stresses on guys our age to fit in, males tend to be overlooked on this subject because of the stereotypical pressure on females. Males my age have the pressure of looking like the guys in the music videos etc. To be attractive and stylish is a major pressure for many.
why do you dress the way you do?
Max: I dress the way I do because it can reflect personality. I wish to be seen as slightly bold and outgoing.
would you say you take pride in your appearance and make an effort each day to dress well?
Max: I have a certain amount of pride in my appearance but I am not obsessed at all. My efforts are minimal on a day to day basis.
do you feel like you can express yourself through the clothes you wear? if so, why?
Max: I do feel like I can express myself through the way I dress because it reflects mood and personality; if I wear a bright pink hoodie I come across different to if I was in all black.
does dressing the way you do give you a sense of comfort in your own skin? a means of expression as such…
Max: I find dressing the way I want makes me more comfortable in my own skin, I don’t feel any pressure to impress anyone I just like to do what I want.