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IN CONVERSATION|BRANDON PIKULINSKI
Name|Brandon Pikulinski
Age|20
Hometown|Long Island, New York
How did you get discovered?
One of my friends from college was majoring in art and needed help with the project and he said I had a good look and asked me to do a shoot with him. After the shoot, he told me about models.com. I then went home made a basic profile on models.com put three pictures up then the next day, an agent at Wilhelmina Models emailed me. I told my mom about it and she said OMG, that's a huge agency! We instantly thought it was a scam! Three days later, I had a gut feeling that I should just call the agency and see if that was a real deal and it was! Right away, I emailed the agent and the next day, I got signed.
What were you doing prior to modeling?
Prior to modeling, I was in college studying business management and I also was working in retail.
People would be surprised to know that I...
love watching horror movies! I think the more gory, the better!
What's your latest obsession?
The Weeknd's Beauty Behind The Madness album and Travis Scott's Rodeo album, Weeknd just gets me in the super mellow mood and then Travis gets me super pumped usually right before the gym!
Your most prize possession?
Something I owned that is very sentimental to me is the Louis Vuitton backpack because it was a gift from my mom and it means a lot to me because I understand how expensive it was and that she really didn't have to do it but did it for me.
Growing up, who did you look up to as your hero?
LeBron James because I played basketball all throughout my younger years and he was a very respectable person. The way he carries himself off the court was amazing and he showed me so much class and had an excellent taste in fashion but then on the court, he was very serious and all business and got the job done when they need to be done.
When is the last time you said, "I Love You" to someone?
My 8 years old sister, after I saw the letter she wrote to Santa for me (ha ha, see below) but other than family, I said I love you to my ex-girlfriend during the summer.
Three adjectives that best describes you:
Three adjectives that best describes you:
Hardworking, Laid Back and Dedicated
Describe your personal style:
My styles inspired along the lines of Kanye and ASAP Rocky. Kanye because I am inspired by his idea of using oversize tops with for the pants. I love clothing that has anything with holes on them. I think it's awesome! ASAP Rocky, I consider him a fashion GOD because he's always has a clean look and on top of the fashion game by not following the trends.
Your favorite place you have travel to:
Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, the weather, the beaches, the drinks and riding jet skis all day long. It was a great time plus I went with family so it was even better to be with them together!
Your favorite film and scene from the film:
My favorite film is SAW. My favorite scene is when they all get locked in the room together at the beginning because you have no idea any of the characters' stories and it's just keeps you on your toes!
Your favorite sport:
Sport: Basketball
Team: Cleveland Cavaliers
Team: Cleveland Cavaliers
Player: LeBron James
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?
Long Island, New York—The place I would take you would be Roosevelt Field Mall because it's where I spent some on my downtime and you get a better sense of my style.
If you were given a indie cable show, what type of show would it be? Which song would you choose as your theme song?
If I have my own show, it will probably be on my family because we are so dysfunctional but funny at the same time everyone in my house has a different personality and it makes it a little crazy at times! Theme song: Worst Behavior by Drake
Craziest thing you ever done:
The craziest thing I have ever done is go down to Providence and spend the weekend at one of my friend's college. Honestly, it is the craziest weekend of my life they are wild down there!
Your wish for the remainder of 2015?
Good health and fortune to stay upon me and my family and to meet The Weeknd that will be awesome!
MODEL AGENT|AGENCY:
Kendall Werts|Wilhelmina Models
IMAGES|Jae Foo Instagram: @beforeyoukillusall
CONCEPT|STYLING|CASTING|John Tan
MODEL|Brandon Pikulinski|Wilhelmina
Special thanks to Kendall Werts and the men's board at Wilhelmina; Jae Foo for taking the photographs; Brandon for enthusiasm, walking in the rain and time spend with JTC!
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