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IN CONVERSATION|ADAM WAYNE
Name|Adam Wayne Schwietert
Age|23
Hometown|Portland, Oregon
How did you get discovered?
I was discovered by MUSE Model Mgmt. in Portland. They help me by placing me with Citizen/Red Models in NYC
What were you doing prior to modeling?
I was and still am a jazz saxophonist
People would be surprised to know that I...
love working on my grandpa's farm in Eastern Oregon
What's your latest obsession?
Freeze dried fruit
Your most prize possession?
Yamaha custom Z Alto saxophone
Growing up, who did you look up to as your hero?
Musical mentor Alan Jones
When is the last time you said, "I Love You" to someone?
My dad
Three adjectives that best describes you:
Curious, Driven and Brave
Describe your personal style:
Varied—I will wear 2 completely different outfits in one day. Perhaps a clashing punk Euro-look during the day, followed by a super clean pressed/starched dress shirt with a pair of dressy trouser!
Your favorite place you have travel to:
Forest behind my house where I grew up!
Your favorite film and scene from the film:
French film Angel-A—Scene: When Angela bears her wings
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?
Portland, Oregon—I would take you to my favorite Vietnamese restaurant called Luc Lac. It's busy, tasty and crowded with interesting pictures on the wall. Like my brain!
If you were given a indie cable tv show, which song would you choose as your official theme song?
Alpha & Omega by Donny McCaslin
Your wish for the remainder of 2013?
My wish is to connect with great people in the fashion community and the jazz scene in NYC. I want to learn about the communities and make long lasting business/personal connections that will propel my career! Looking forward!
MODEL AGENTS|AGENCY:
George Brown|Dave Fothergill|Citizen/Red Models
IMAGES|CONCEPT|CASTING|John Tan
MODEL|Adam Wayne|Citizen/Red Models
Special thanks to George Brown, Dave Fothergill and the men's board at Citizen/Red Models; Adam for his trip to NY and spending his first days with JTC during NY fashion week!
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ADAM WAYNE' S SELF PORTRAIT
