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Do You Want to Be a Rockstar?
All Clothing, Shoes, and Accessories (worn throughout) by Tommy Hilfiger.
To accompany their Fall 2022 collection, Tommy Hilfiger paid tribute to Andy Warhol with Tommy Factory, a campaign and “phygital runway experience” inspired by Interview’s founder and the creatives who influenced his work. Here, a few of our own modern muses answer some classic Warhol questions, and showcase TH’s latest drop.
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KIERNAN “KNIVES” FRANCIS
When do you get nervous? Before throwing an event.
Is there anything you regret not doing? Yes but I’m trying my best to stay in the moment.
What are you reading right now? Slaves of New York by Tama Janowitz.
What did you have for breakfast? Diced pineapples.
What are you most proud of? I’m most proud of my short film and video work—I’ve been working on my first solo exhibition in Manhattan.
Where do you dance? At the club when my friends are DJing.
Who would be your dream date? Lana Del Rey or Harmony Korine.
What’s your favorite movie? Shakedown, it’s about the rise and fall of a Black lesbian strip club in Compton.
What do you like in a person? I like someone who’s smart, funny, and perceptive.
What was your first job? My first job was at a gallery.
Do you play an instrument? I used to play the cello, does that count?
Showers or baths? Showers.
What kind of clothes do you like? I like slouchy yet form-fitting clothing.
What do you love about New York City? How connected everything feels.
What did you wear last night? I wore an Anna Bolina t-shirt with huge cargo pants and a True Religion baseball cap.
Do you want to be a rock star? I am one.
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YULU SERAO
When do you get nervous? Shhh.
Is there anything you regret not doing? Not today.
What are you reading right now? Walking Through Clear Water in a Pool Painted Black by Cookie Mueller.
What did you have for breakfast? A bagel.
What are you most proud of? My little sister.
Where do you dance? In my room.
Do you dream? (What’s the last one you remember?) I had tattoos on half my body.
Who would be your dream date? David Attenborough.
What’s your favorite movie? Paprika.
What do you like in a person? Gentle, truthful, kind.
What was your first job? Sushi chef at a ninja themed restaurant in Tribeca. I had no experience. I quit after my second paycheck.
Do you play an instrument? I was in an English handbell choir.
Showers or baths? You can’t have a bath without a shower.
What kind of clothes do you like? Yohji [Yamamoto]. Anything silk or cashmere.
What do you love about New York City? I can walk anywhere. Every week is different.
What did you wear last night? A Kenzo top, a kilt plaid skirt, and Air Max 97s.
Do you want to be a rock star? Yes.
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ALFONSO JAVIER
Earrings Alfonso’s Own.
When do you get nervous? When my gender expression is compromised in such a binary world.
Is there anything you regret not doing? Regret is not in my vocabulary.
What are you reading right now? The Noble Eightfold Path: Way to the End of Suffering by Bhikkhu Bodhi.
What did you have for breakfast? Two boiled eggs, green tea, and a handful of vitamins.
What are you most proud of? My family and friends.
Do you dream? (What’s the last one you remember?) I live in a constant state of dreaming.
Who would be your dream date? Björk. I’ll let her take me wherever she wants.
What’s your favorite movie? Candyman (1992). I love everything about it but the score is what makes it the most memorable for me.
What do you like in a person? Genuine intentions.
What was your first job? Working as a seamstress assistant. My aunt is a seamstress and she’d create elaborate draperies for many affluent clients in my hometown of San Antonio. That’s where I learned how to sew and most importantly where I realized I have taste.
Do you play an instrument? Yeah, all kinds.
Showers or baths? Showers for myself and baths with one other person 😉
What do you love about New York City? I love how unapologetic the city is.
Do you want to be a rock star? I already am one.
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EBON GORE
Earrings Ebon’s Own.
When do you get nervous? Before going into the nail or hair salon.
What are you reading right now? Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley.
What did you have for breakfast? Literally just a matcha.
What are you most proud of? Let’s just say the fact that I’m even alive is pretty surreal.
Do you have any intimate secrets? A secret wouldn’t be a secret if you were reading it now.
Where do you dance? OTA at 3 Dollar Bill, the pier, my room, the subway, the studio, etc. Basically anywhere I can vogue.
Who would be your dream date? Can’t say her name, she might read this!
What’s your favorite movie? Trainspotting (the 1996 version).
What do you like in a person? Humor, beauty, and casual conversation. The basics.
What was your first job? McDonald’s.
Do you play an instrument? No.
Showers or baths? Showers.
What kind of clothes do you like? Obsessed with anything mini including miniskirts and bags, you’ll probably always find me in something that shows off my stomach tattoos as well.
What do you love about New York City? Being able to choose between getting really fu**** up or having the most wholesome day of your life at any park of your choice.
Do you want to be a rock star? Ehhh. What’s in it for me?
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Hair: Tsuki using Oribe at Streeters
Makeup: Mical Klip using Dior Beauty
Fashion Assistant: Carol Li
