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IN CONVERSATION|TURNER BARBUR
Name|Turner Robert Barbur
Age|18
Hometown|Geneva, Nebraska
How did you get discovered?
I always been interested in fashion—at a very young age of 5. I refused to wear anything besides khaki pants and sneakers. I believe fashion allows us to express ourselves outwardly and can show others how we believe we should look.
What were you doing prior to modeling?
Before modeling, I spent a lot of time acting and doing photography with my i-phone. I also like to write.
People would be surprised to know that I...
really love listening to rap music!
What's your latest obsession?
Slurpees from 7/11, especially on a super hot day in NYC! (Blue Raspberry)
Your most prize possession?
A picture of my mom and I from when I was younger.
Growing up, who did you look up to as your hero?
My grandfather—He dropped out of college to take care of his siblings with one semester left of college after his father died. He then went on to open a floral shop.
When is the last time you said, "I Love You" to someone?
My dad—8 days ago when I was leaving the airport for my flight to come to New York City!
Three adjectives that best describes you:
Courteous, Open-Minded and Determined
Describe your personal style:
Anything that catches my eye that I can afford, it always evolving and changing with culture and the amount of money I have
Your favorite place you have travel to:
The rooftop of an east Williamsburg apartment at sunset
Your favorite film and scene from the film:
Black Swan—Scene: The scene where Natalie Portman's character goes batshit and "kiss" a girl in her dressing room
Your favorite sport:
Sport: Volleyball
If there's a destination or item you would recommend us to check out or visit about your native country/city or town, what would you recommend?
Geneva, Nebraska—I will take you to the water tower in Geneva
If you were given a indie cable show, what type of show would it be? Which song would you choose as your theme song?
Reality show about me...Theme song is Fergalicious by Fergie
Your wish for the remainder of 2015?
Eternal happiness!
Clothing: Grey blazer, coat, yellow bomber jacket and turtleneck, all by Fingers Crossed FW2015
Clothing: Grey blazer, coat, yellow bomber jacket and turtleneck, all by Fingers Crossed FW2015
MODEL AGENT|AGENCY:
Caleb White|CW Management & Lisa Phillips|MugShot Management
IMAGES|CONCEPT|CASTING|John Tan
MODEL|Turner Barber|CW Management|MugShot Management
Special thanks to Caleb White and the men's board at CW Management; Lisa Phillips at MugShot Management; Turner for making the shoot a lot of fun and time spend with JTC!
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TURNER BARBER' S SELF PORTRAIT
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