May I introduce: Bradley Soileau
Model Interview
It can be a curse or a blessing to become famous by being in a Lana del Rey video. (Bradley plays Lana's lover in "Born to Die") In terms of Bradley Soileau, I definitely think it's a blessing. We would have probably been missing out on some great photos otherwise. Bradley who's most recognizable by his tattoos and freckles has been shot for all kind of brands and magazines. In an interview with PAPERBOATS, he told us all about his new projects, model experience and designer favorites. Make sure you check out his tumblr page, as well. twitter & facebook.
Where do you spent most of your time, at the moment?
Los Angeles, CA is where I'm spending most of my time these days.
How did modeling start out?
I got scouted in the East Village in NYC by my agent Dave Fothergill. That was about a year and a half ago.
Can you still recall the first shoot you did? that was actually printed?
Vogue Homme Japan with Rick Genest And Chris Colton, styled by Nicola Formichetti and shot by Terry Tsiolis
What does highdeff stand for? does it stand for anything?
High Definition, but defff is "cool" like definitely, and the 3 f's are because f is the 6th letter in the alphabet, so it can be interpreted as three 6's hence the name defff666
Pizza or Burgers? PIZZA
How much time do you spend on your tumblr?
I used to spend a lot of time on my tumblr til it got hacked, now i have a new one that i spend about an hour or so a day on. www.666fffed.tumblr.com
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hat was the weirdest thing people ever asked you via tumblr?
Just weird sexual stuff or for autographs.
Oceans/Beach or Mountains?
mountains over beaches any day
What's the best thing about a modeling job? What might be the worst?
Usually the best thing about a modeling job would be travel, the worst would be bad clothes or no pay.
Do you enjoy videos or shootings more?
I enjoy shooting stills more than videos.
Milkshakes or ice cream?
milkshakes
Any designer/brand you would want to model for in the future?
Marc Jacobs, Comme des Garcons, Julius 7, Vivienne Westwood, Thierry Mugler, hood by air, Givenchy, to name a few....
What profession did you want to do as a kid?
I wanted to be an archaeologist or a journalist. I do get to do a little journalism now a days though. Trying to do as much of that as possible.
You got your first tattoo when you were 16 right? What was it and is it still like it used to be?
It was 3 X's, cause I used to be straight edge, but now its covered up by a killer whale eating Curious George.
Coffee or Tea?
coffee
Do you plan tattoos or get them rather spontaneously?
I plan some of them, some were really spontaneous though.
Colored or b&w ink....which do you prefer?
I prefer colored ink.
Any tattoo idea planned for the future?
I have big plans for my back but I’m not gonna explain it because someone might jack my idea.
Choose an artist who's work you would like to have tattooed...who would it be?
I'd really like to get tattooed by Dave Quiggle or Grime
Worst life experience?
Being robbed in nyc by two dudes with guns.
Vodka or Gin?
Vodka
Which artists/musician (dead or alive) would you like to work with?
Kanye West
Play list of your life? what songs would appear...?
Jodye by A$AP Rocky or Mercy by Kanye West, Big Sean, 2 Chainz, & Pusha-T
What was your first record you bought from your own money?
ZAO - "Where Blood And Fire Bring Rest And Peace"
What's something you've been wanting to do your whole life but haven't gotten the chance to do yet?
scuba diving
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Choose an artist who’s work you would like to have tattooed...who would it be?
Banksy if I was gonna be super trendy, maybe some neck face art.
Any place you would like to travel to?
somewhere tropical
Any regrets?
Too many to speak of, but, I feel you learn nothing without regret.
Also wanted to say that me and my friend, Ryan Lewis are working on a brand. We should be going into production in the next two months. It's gonna be a high end street wear brand. Kind of what Givenchy was trying to do, but more organic, because me and my homie have actually been involved with street wear & the street lifestyle in some way or another.
Jan. 7, 2013
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