INTERVIEW WITH ADRIAN AUSTIN MODEL/DESIGNER...

Model Name: Adrian Douglas Austin

Location: Memphis, TN

What made you get into modeling/fashion? Every since I was a little boy I knew I wanted to become a Fashion Star. I use to stand in front of the television and ask my mother how I could get inside. I take modeling and fashion very seriously. It’s my passion, an outlet for me to express myself to the fullest. I love creating a story through modeling and fashion I believe modeling and fashion is a form of Entertainment that tells a story in a nonverbal way, which is one of many ways to communicate to your audience. Within the last six years I moreover discovered my companion passion for modeling. Not just modeling other designer's clothes but I want to be able to professionally design as well as model my own creations.

How long have you been into it? I’ve been drawing clothes since I was 7 years old. I started sewing/designing clothes when I was 16 years old. And I started modeling when I was 21 years old. So I would say about 18, 19 years.

What are some of your hobbies? I like to design, draw, shop, hip-hop dance, act, play baseball, travel all over the world, study, read, and spend time with my family.

How do you view the industry? Network, network, network! Get into the fashion industry parties even if it means sneaking in the back door. When you get connections and contacts be ready to hit them with quality ideas and designs. If the timing is right you may sell some clothes or land a nice little job.

You have anyone in mind you want to work with next model etc.? I would love to work with Kaysee ModelKayC Hayes I use to work with her at Hollister’s Co., back in 2006. I think she’s dope and hot. And I would love to work with Shaniece Nicole Birgs I have known her since the 7th grade she’s a sweet humble person I think she’s fly and bad.

Who are some of your favorite designers? Louis Vuitton, Russell Simmons, Dolce and Gabbana, Versace, Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs, Ralph Lauren.

Where can we find you online? Twitter: AdrianANDouglas, Facebook: Adrian HoodStar Austin, ModelMayHem: Adrian Austin, MySpace: Adrian Austin, Instagram: Adrian_Austin

What is something you willing to share with your readers that they might not know about you? Growing up for me has not been an easy journey. My mother was on drugs and whose whereabouts were unknown, she had failed in her responsibility to provide adequate care, support, and supervision of not only me but my other three sisters and two younger brothers furthermore my Father was on drugs as well he has never been in my life. With Grandmother Hattie Mae Austin being given custody and guardianship of all the grandchildren, that was the biggest commitment a grandmother could ever make. Years later with the passing of two uncles in 2002 and with my best friend in 2003, my dream continued to blossom. Shortly after my life was shattered along with the fashion world when I then endured the death of my beloved mother, the late Constance Elizabeth Austin also in 2003, after which I named my primary couture fashion line, Constance and Austin Inc. Better known as C and A Fashions.

Anything you want to add before we close out? “Never let them tell you, you can’t make it. I am a living proof that dedication will lead to success just be patient and make wise decisions.’’

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