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IN CONVERSATION|AXEL SWAN
Name|Axel Swan
Age|24
Hometown|Dewsbury, England (Grew up in Milan)
How did you get discovered?
Looking through an ad and mags. I thought I have something to say so I gave it a shot. I was scouted at 15 but I told them to f**k off!
What were you doing prior to modeling?
I always played the bass and doing visual research for my graphic design projects. I've been on tour a few times. Not too bad...
People would be surprised to know that I...
I am secretly a sweetheart.
What's your latest obsession?
I obsessed with the art of sewing and 80s Japanese hardcore.
Your most price possession:
My laptop my grandad got for me and my first bass guitar, same as the kid in No Doubt!!!
Growing up, who did you look up to as your hero?
Penny Rimbaud
When is the last time you said, "I Love You" to someone?
I said it to someone a couple of months ago. Intense!
Four adjectives that best describes you?
Lanky, Funny, Sweet and Stubborn
Describe your personal style:
A bit of THIS N' THAT. A lot of DIY lately.
Your favorite place you have travel to date:
Sweden—(Haven't seen enough, would love to go back though!)
Your favorite films/scene from the film:
The Warriors & The Holy Mountain—Entire film
Your favorite bands:
DISCHARGE. My Band (OJNE). KVRO
If there is a destination from your hometown that you would recommend for us to check out that represent what you are about, where would you take us?
Dewsbury, England—Search N' Destroy (Get your wallet) and St. Dymphnas for a couple of pints!
If you were given a full hour to create a cable tv show that's yours. What type of show would you do? Your opening theme song for your show?
Imagine Kim Kardashian at the Eric Andre show and a soundtrack from Andy Stott. Not sure how good it can be but interesting!
Craziest thing you ever done:
Fell on the edge of a crystal table on New Year's Eve, reconnected with a friend from middle school on the ambulance, who was taking me to the hospital, sick!
Your motto in life:
Be satisfied about all you do!
Your motto in life:
Be satisfied about all you do!
Your wish for 2017?
There's no responsibility but to yourself
MODEL AGENT|AGENCY:
Tom La Sala|Major Models
Tom La Sala|Major Models
IMAGES|CONCEPT|CASTING|John Tan
MODEL|Axel Swan|Major Models
Special thanks to Tom La Sala and the men's board at Major Models; Axel for his time spend with JTC to do this blog feature!
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AXEL SWAN' SELF PORTRAIT
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