test 5

Choi - Leggo.
Dylan O’Connor - You ready?
Yeah.
DO: Okay cool. I always start the interview like this. For
the people that may not know you, who are you and
what do you do?
Junior Choi, Born and raised London, UK.
ModelRapperEntrepreneur.
DO: Okay, so how did you get into the world of fashion,
who introduced you to this culture?
Probably my city, it was always interesting experiencing
different atmospheres and cultures around the city it
allowed me to mix and match how I’d dress for the day
depending on where I’m headed.
DO: So what made you decide you wanted to be a model?
Choi - I was approached a few times by random people/a
few friends asking if I was or telling me that I should get
into it, I got scouted one day at work a couple years ago
and now we here.
DO: Were you sceptical at first when you were scouted
or did you feel comfortable?
Choi - I done my research and felt comfortable.
DO: Who inspires you to do what you do whether it’s
rapping, modelling etc.?
I don’t really have any inspirations. I just like the idea
of doing whatever I wanna do and appreciate every box
that’s ticked.
DO: You said that growing up in London city introduced
you to the world of fashion, what did you wear when
you were younger or was dressing something you didn’t
care about back then?
I was slapped in Gap jumpers and dungarees as a kid
hahaha. Been cosy ever since.
DO: So now that we know you were interested in clothes
from a young age, when did you know modelling wasn’t
just a hobby and you could actually have a career in this
industry?
Last year I realised it’s more than just shoots and runways.
It’s the experiences in different countries with people
I’ve just met, communication skills and opportunities
everywhere I turn. That’s when it turned into something
I could see myself doing full time.
DO: So this isn’t just to “pass the time” or “have fun for
a while”, you can actually see yourself sticking to this?
It’s what I’m fucking with for the moment. As soon as
I’m bored of it we’re moving onto the next.
DO: How did you feel modelling for Dsquared? That’s
major.
Pretty cool, it’s a brand a lot of my guys wear back at
home so it was a good feeling walking for them. My
look was crazy too. [The twins know how to put on a
good show.]
DO: So what’s been the highlight in your career then?
Walking for Givenchy and shooting Ports campaign in
Morocco. Both experiences were completely different
but crazy to take in.
DO: What was going through your head during when
you were walking for Givenchy?
Damn, this is an actual show hahaha.
DO: Okay. Rapid fire.
Hit me.
DO: Favourite artist?
J Hus/Rocky.
DO: Favourite designer and why?
Represent, I’ve been fucking with them for 5 years plus,
they’re brothers to me now and everything they drop
rings cosy in my ears.
DO: Controversial...feelings about hypebeasts?
They’re doing them. It’s cool how it’s kind of a culture
now but if they’re getting their money then props to
them.
DO: Okay, that’s the rapid-fire out the way.
So this question is actually from someone who works
at Slyde. They want to know how you feel about
androgynous fashion since you’ve been seen wearing
Rick Owens?
Statements, I love the way Rick can express his mind in
his clothing and that to me is a statement. We’ve seen
many different types of races, cultures and body types
thanks to people like Kanye West with his latest YEEZY
SEASON campaign but of course, the whole industry
isn’t like that.
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