JOHN CONNOLLY
glaswegian factotum.
JOHN CONNOLLY
glaswegian factotum.
The French coined the phrase ‘Les doigts dans le nez’, literally ‘with a finger in the nose’ used to express the great ease with which a jockey leads the field; he trivially puts a finger up his nose. Our next guest feature may not grace the saddle, but exemplifies the same effortlessness in seemingly everything he puts his hands to.
The face of Charles Jeffrey Loverboy x Browns collaboration. Hailing from Glasgow, we caught up with John during Paris Fashion Week; captured by film photographer William Harvey Howe- we present, John Connolly.
Gazzette—You’re an extremely gifted model, skater and artist. What’s the secret?
John Connolly—My secret , determination to learn and get better + patience & love
Gazzette—Is there anything you’re not good at?
John Connolly—I can pick up new things reasonably easy but one thing I’m not good at is learning new languages , which I do need to improve on. Any tips welcome!
Gazzette—Are you an early bird or night owl?
John Connolly—I love night time with a passion, I am a night owl yes but I am also up at 8am everyday drinking coffee (not grumpy) so I am an early bird too!
John Connolly—I’m not sure. I get influences constantly from my infatuations which are forever forming & changing, anyone I feel emits real positive help and movements inspire me, I’m fed up being influenced by lies & garbage
Gazzette—Describe your experience on the set of Charles Jeffrey’s Loverboy.
John Connolly—On set with Charles & team was cool a lot of freedom which I stand by no pressure no stress a great way to shoot, experimental with ideas and visions on set wonderful energy all round.
Gazzette—Are you an early bird or night owl?
John Connolly—I love night time with a passion, I am a night owl yes but I am also up at 8am everyday drinking coffee (not grumpy) so I am an early bird too!
John Connolly—I’m not sure. I get influences constantly from my infatuations which are forever forming & changing, anyone I feel emits real positive help and movements inspire me, I’m fed up being influenced by lies & garbage
Gazzette—Describe your experience on the set of Charles Jeffrey’s Loverboy.
John Connolly—On set with Charles & team was cool a lot of freedom which I stand by no pressure no stress a great way to shoot, experimental with ideas and visions on set wonderful energy all round.
Gazzette—What was your favourite fashion campaign to work on to date?
John Connolly—My first ever campaign & favourite was with palm angels shot by David sims.
Gazzette—What made it so special?
John Connolly—It was special because it was my first job modelling, special because I got a great insight to working in this industry, It was a very lucky experience for me.
Gazzette—When times get rough, who do you lean on for support?
John Connolly—Davey sutton
Gazzette—Who is your biggest fan?
John Connolly—My family always got my back, when I come home after being away for months I have lots of great comforts at home that im very grateful for!
Gazzette—How long have you been skating?
John Connolly—I have been skating for about 13 or 14 years I can’t remember to be honest
Gazzette—How many treflips can you do in row?
John Connolly—I swear I have done 30 tre flips in a row (no video evidence) but I tell no lies
Gazzette—Describe the scene at your local skate spot?
John Connolly—Local skate spot is good community is always growing, very accepting as it should be.
Gazzette—Finish this sentence: Front salad, back salad, ________.
John Connolly—Front salad, back salad, front blunt hahaha
Gazzette—You’re also an artist, describe your art style in three words.
John Connolly—
Gazzette—How often do you paint?
John Connolly—I don’t paint a lot I started in lock down to release energy.
Gazzette—Where does the motivation to paint come from?
John Connolly—I got motivated to paint after watching the basquiat movie which I watched 100 times
Gazzette—Do you kiss and tell?
John Connolly—Yes
Gazzette—Any travel plans on the horizon?
John Connolly—Tokyo
Gazzette—Excluding this Gazzette assignment–when did you last have homework?
John Connolly—Im trying to adapt new healthy habits at the moment so yes I read and write notes and study what will benefit me so I guess that’s homework for life
Gazzette—Thanks for your time!
John Connolly—Thank you Gazzette. Best, John
John’s @johnconnollly
William’s @williamharveyhowe (photographer).
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