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IN CONVERSATION|RYLAND PATTERSON
Name|Ryland Walker Patterson
Age|18
Hometown|East Village, Pennsylvania
How did you get discovered?
I was scouted at the Governor Island's Ball by my agent, Kate from Q Model Management, who I just so happened to cross paths with!
What were you doing prior to modeling?
Just living my life as a humble teenager :) I mean, I am still humble, of course! At the time, I was questioning where life would lead me, and this opened a completely new world to me!
People would be surprised to know that I...
I am very charming and outgoing in a social scene. However, growing up as an only child, I've learned to value silence and time alone. I like both sides of life. I am very mysterious and hard to gauge.
What's your latest obsession?
Reflecting on my own image. Not what people see looking at me, but how I can change myself to fully become a better person. Another obsession is discovering new music.
Your most prize possession?
I owned a lot of things that came from relatives that have passed. The reason I value these things is for the reason that it is almost like a window into the past that I now behold.
Growing up, who did you look up to as your hero?
I looked up to a lot of people growing up and still do. Many of the people I looked up to shared the same interests as me. Art, Guitar, skateboarding. Hunter S. Thompson, the author, is a very cool guy, in my opinion, very experimental in life.
When is the last time you said, "I Love You" to someone?
The first mistake of my life. Before I knew anything about relationships or how to function in one. 2012... Although, like many say...it was a lesson learned.
Three adjectives that best describes you:
Mysterious, Confident and Outgoing
Describe your personal style:
I haven't ever gone with trends fully, but I pick and choose certain aspects from them. My style is all-over the place. It all depends on my mood but some days it's street, some days are dapper, classy, quirky and all others. I'd say it's very fluctuant!
Your favorite place you have travel to:
Barcelona but Telluride in the Rockie Mountains is amazing too. The size of the mountains becomes unfathomable at times!
Your favorite film and scene from the film:
The Shining—Scene: When Jack stability crumbles and he chases Wendy up the stairs pleading for the bat.
Your favorite sport:
Sport: Soccer
Team: FC Barcelona
Player: Pique
Player: Pique
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?
East Village, Pennsylvania—In the house—my room and kitchen...a lot of creativity is expressed solemnly in my room so music, drawing and general thoughts. Also the kitchen because I love to cook!
If you were given a indie cable show, what type of show would it be?
My personal tv show would be a camera on me seeing what a regular humorous kids life is like or I'd be running a show with interviews and pranks, similar to "The Eric Andre Show" or "Howard Stern".
Your wish for 2015?
A life of prosperity!
Clothing: Hooded vest, black blazer and western style jacket, all by Fingers Crossed FW2015; shirts, bow tie and beanie, all by ASOS; coat, scarf and eyewear, all Ryland's own
Clothing: Hooded vest, black blazer and western style jacket, all by Fingers Crossed FW2015; shirts, bow tie and beanie, all by ASOS; coat, scarf and eyewear, all Ryland's own
MODEL AGENT|AGENCY:
Mayra Flores|Q Model Management
IMAGES|CONCEPT|CASTING|John Tan
MODEL|Ryland Patterson|Q Model Management
Special thanks to Mayra Flores and the men's board at Q Model Management; Ryu Hayama at Fingers Crossed; Ryland for his time and coming back to be photographed by JTC, great finally to meet you!
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