Shot by Paolo Steve – Fashion Editor Cara Cano – Model Bunny Syxes at Supa Model Management – Makeup Takenaka – Hair Katsuya Kachi – Casting MC Barnes – Photography Assistant Sara Sastre – Interview by Chelsea McPartlon // Suit Vintage – Vest Lacoste
How would your friends and family describe you?
Patient, fair and caring.
Where did you grow up? Did it shape the man you’re today?
South London, I’m a product of my own environment.
Tell me how your modeling career came about!
Through an ex-girlfriend who was visiting her agency – I got signed by her suggestion, having no idea of my own potential. I thanked her for this and the introduction to this beautiful yet intricate industry.
Are you more of an introvert or a social butterfly extrovert?
I’m more of a social butterfly, depending on the time, place and vibe. I grew up with five wonderful siblings and at least a hundred cousins.
Walk me through a day in your life.
My days consist of getting myself ready for independent living and creating ideas for my clothing brand, that’s in the early stages.
If you were a season, which season would you be and why?
Winter.
Spring-Summer or Fall-Winter fashion?
Fall-Winter, I love it! There’s more to wear and feel good in.
Jacket, Trousers and Shoes Balenciaga – Sweater and Shirt Vintage // Total Look Lacoste
What’s your most loved possession?
My laptop, it keeps me learning and sane actually.
Walking on the beach or hiking in the mountains?
Walking on the beach is all I want to do, the city’s concrete is wearing me down!
Tell me your top 3 favourite places you’ve been to!
Leysdown Beach, Paris and Monaco.
What’s the most thrilling experience you’ve had?
Singularity raves.
What’s the food you crave the most?
Pistachio ice cream.
What’s something you’ve read lately that really resonated with you?
Neither love nor terror makes one blind: indifference makes one blind – James Baldwin.
Do you have a life motto or mantra?
That one, two or three steps up is still a move regardless, stay climbing up in every way.
Above Total Look Louis Vuitton – Below Jacket and Trousers Balenciaga – Sweater and Shirt Vintage // Total Look Lacoste
What does self-care look like for you?
Healthy eating, such as a vegan or vegetarian diet. It should be cheaper than a planet-killing meat diet, no offense (Laughs, E.D).
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever gotten?
Stay hungry.
Where do you see yourself in five years?
In a few films at least. I want to have my brand fully established and, most of all, live in a penthouse (Smiles, E.D).
What’s your greatest passion?
Modeling, I love the creativity I get to see and be a part of. I’ve always been obsessed with fashion.
What are you most grateful for these days?
A roof over my head and full stomach.
What’s your favourite song?
‘Dem Boy Pagan’ by J Hus.
Total Look Dior Men // Total Look Louis Vuitton