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IN CONVERSATION|ADAMA SIDIBE
Name|Adama Sidibe
Age|23
Hometown|Paris, France
How did you get discovered?
The first time, a scout called Maxence Orard approached me at the gym in Paris. Two weeks later, Frank Martin, a French casting director, spotted me in the Marais with a friend. He asked me if I wanted to model during fashion week in January. I said yes, although I was actually very surprised.
What were you doing prior to modeling?
I am an actor. I do improvisation. I also take lessons with AVSF Academy, which is the best modern theater company.
People would be surprised to know that I...
People would be surprised to see me where they don't expect to...
What's your latest obsession?
Art in general, and my family
Your most prize possession?
I would say my head...
Growing up, who did you look up to as your hero?
My father, Batman, Neo from the Matrix and many others
When is the last time you said, "I Love You" to someone?
It was the last day of the year 2014. before leaving home. I kissed my mom and dad and told them "J'taime!"
Three adjectives that best describes you:
Thoughtful, Tall and Thin
Describe your personal style:
I like dark colors. I like either avant-garde, or minimalist clothes but mostly I wear timeless pieces.
Your favorite place you have travel to:
Tokyo, because I love its cultural life, especially the art scene!
Your favorite film and scene from the film:
Inception—Scene: The scene when they are fighting with zero gravity.
Additionally, I also love the first scene of the first Sin City. Simply wonderful!
Your favorite sport:
Soccer, indoors sports and judo
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?
Paris, France—I am Parisian and African, I have so many recommendations to make! In my opinion, the most beautiful place in Paris is the heights of the Butte Montmartre. In Africa, I would recommend to visit Timbuktu, a rich city, both culturally and historically. That's a place one should visit at least once in one's lifetime!
Your wish for 2015?
To do many art projects, to make distinctive work and to meet more people!
Clothing:
Look #1: Tank top, stylist's own; trousers by Acne Studio; suspenders by vintage Chanel; sneakers by Diemme
Look #2 and 5: Jacket by Faith Connexion; shirt by Melinda Gloss; shorts by Acne Studios; flip flops by Topman; beanie by Acne Studio; socks by Falke
Look #2 and 5: Jacket by Faith Connexion; shirt by Melinda Gloss; shorts by Acne Studios; flip flops by Topman; beanie by Acne Studio; socks by Falke
Look #3: Coat, model's own; shirt by Dries Van Noten; scarf and trouser by Lanvin
Coat by Kiliwatch; shirt by Acne Studio; shoes by Lanvin and socks by Falke
Coat by Kiliwatch; shirt by Acne Studio; shoes by Lanvin and socks by Falke
Look #4: Coat and dress by Faith Connexion; shirt by Yohji Yamamoto
Look #6: Coat by Faith Connexion; shirt by Issey Miyake; trousers by Yohji Yamamoto; shoes by Raf Simons/Adidas
AGENCY: Rock Men (Paris, France)
IMAGES|Stephane Gaboue—sgaboue.tumblr.com
STYLIST|Edem Dossou—edemdossou.com
CONCEPT|CASTING|John Tan
MODEL|Adama Sidibe|Rock Men (Paris, France)
Special thanks to Stephane Gaboue for taking the beautiful photos; the men's board at Rock Men (Paris); Stylist Edem Dossou for great clothing credits; The team at Faith Connexion (Paris, France); Adama and the crew in Paris for the time spend doing this shoot for JTC!