Interview Jordan Vickors

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FROM SMALL TOWN BOY TO A GLOBETROTTING STYLE ARBITER, JORDAN VICKORS HAS QUICKLY COME UP THROUGH FASHION’S RANKS. FALLING IN WITH THE RENOWNED INTERNATIONAL STÜSSY TRIBE IN 2016, JORDAN IS MAKING HIS NAME BY BRINGING HIS PERSONAL BRAND OF LONDON COOL TO THE GLOBAL STREET WEAR GAME. HE SPOKE WITH CHRIS LORIMER ABOUT HIS RISE UP THROUGH THE SCENE, LIFE BEFORE INSTAGRAM AND WHEN PEER PRESSURE IS A GOOD THING. WHILST IN AUCKLAND, JORDAN JOINED US WITH LOCAL STAR ON THE RISE, MODEL AND PARTNER JORDAN DANIELS.

“STYLE CAN’T BE BOUGHT THAT’S FOR SURE”

In your own words, what is it that you do? I’m a creative consultant, freelance stylist and casting director. And how did you first get involved with Stüssy and the London Tribe? My good friend and mentor Tremaine Emory, when he wasn’t busy sneaking me into parties, had me help out on some Stüssy editorials and events. The first thing we did together was a Stüssy X Alpha Industries shoot and then he got me to feature and cast the Autumn 2016 look-book featuring London MC, Jesse James Solomon. What does Stüssy mean to you? It’s my new home, I travel the world with the tribe, work with the best creatives in the world and we throw the best parties. It’s close to my heart. What’s kept the brand relevant? I think with the amount of talent we have at Stüssy it’s impossible for us to fail. We make great product and we have an even better way of connecting to our community. Is that connection via social media? And how do you think it has influenced this current generation? I mean, work wise it’s helped a lot. It’s good to have a concentration of images we can reference and consume. I only want to focus on the positives. It’s a tool that has been a great addition to our generation. It’s given kids from out of town a way to be able to learn and understand about other cultures and people. Can you remember life before Instagram? Of course, I climbed trees and played video games when I was younger. I felt free. Social media is a positive thing if it’s used correctly. Communication is key. Where are you originally from? Ampthill, Bedfordshire in the UK. What was it like growing up there? I played a lot of football and video games and watched endless Eminem and

Pharrell videos in my summers. Nothing happens there but it was a perfect start for someone with big goals. It made me hungry to leave. You’re now well travelled, what are some of the favourite places you’ve been to? Our recent Stüssy tribe gathering in Bali, Indonesia was up there with the best but by far my favourite place to be is New York City. That’s my home away from home. You’ve just been in Sydney to help open the new Stüssy chapter, how did you like the city? Sydney is cool, I thought it felt like LA: relaxed and slowed down. Streetwear is a big thing for the kids there, which was nice to see. How was your time in NZ? What discoveries did you make? Never in my life did I think I would make it all the way to New Zealand and it was a magical place. I met my girlfriend’s parents, ate amazing food and really slipped into the way of life over there. It was really refreshing. What does style mean to you? It can’t be bought that’s for sure. What’s your current favourite piece of clothing you own? Do you have anything you always carry or wear when travelling? I have some Comme des Garçons x Speedo trousers that I always travel in. And I have some Needles sandals that haven’t left my feet in a month. What are you listening to at the moment? I really only listen to leaked Cart snippets & Peggy Gou. Who and what keeps you inspired and why? The people I work with and things I see online. My peers push me to think differently and achieve more but also the future picture keeps me super focused. So, what does the future hold? Where do you see yourself 10 years from now? I’ll continue my ride with the Stüssy Tribe but also my vision will become bigger and more inclusive.