In Conversation with Elliott Sailors

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR CREATIVE INDIVIDUALS

N.01 - SEPTEMBER N.10 SEPT 2016 2015 ENGLISH EDITION

ON BEING YOURSELF

DIANE PERNET ELLIOTT SAILORS

A GENUINITY SHADED VIEW

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‘Nothing is more important than being true to who you know yourself to be.’

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IN CONVERSATION

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Elliott Sailors

is a model, actress and a writer, and most of all someone who fights for more acceptance and freedom in this world. Intrigued by her genuine style and personality, I was eager to get a closer look at her astir yet laid back approach to life and her thoughts on many topics I am curious about. My tête-à-tête with Elliott made me think about the subject of transformation, made me grasp and eventually celebrate difference, while exploring the possibilities of personal choice and free will on either side of the gender spectrum.

Our casual conversation is all about embracing changes, establising inner peace and expressing one’s true self. It is a tender overture for cultivating an open minded planet, tolerant towards all human beings.

The greatest thing about this interview is undoubtedly its honesty. It leads to genuine revelations about what it means to be yourself, without taking into consideration people’s opinion, outside of your private cosmos.

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On Modelling:

On Natural Beauty:

I moved to NYC to start my career in 2001. It was in I love to see the way natural beauty evolves over 2012 when I chose to start modelling menswear as time, without unnatural intervention. The beauty I well. value most, of course, lies within the soul.

On Size:

What would you like to tell your younger self:

There have been great improvements in the industry on creating an inclusive space, with more curvy Be gentle – with others and yourself. models than ever before. I think it’s important that we all know for ourselves what is healthy for each of us as individuals, and have that be our goal.

On being comfortable

own skin:

On Being Yourself:

in your

Life is most peaceful and enjoyable when I allow Nothing is more important than being true to who myself to be comfortable in my own skin. you know yourself to be.

On Appearance:

Three words best describing you:

How very lucky I have been to make a living on my appearance, I just hope the impact I have made has little to do with it.

Fluid, Honest, and Loving.

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On staying grounded:

On Changes:

Can one be grounded and comment on it at the same For me, change is comfort and stagnation is misery. time? I suppose all I can say it that I hope I remain Perhaps the change I have to look forward to is confirmly planted and always growing. sistency.

On Self-Expression:

Sexiness is:

I truly admire those who are fully self-expressed and Empowerment. at the same time make it entirely safe for everyone to express themselves fully as well.

On Healthy Lifestyle:

On Haircut:

Yoga...

It shocks me how many people who I do not know On Eating Habits: feel the need to tell me all their thoughts and opinions on how my hair should be, and use it to make judgeI’m not very good at maintaining any kind of habits ments about who I am. It shocks me even more how when it comes to food – I love everything! I suppose much a haircut entirely alters how one in perceived. the only habit I even attempt is moderation.

“I do think that the word “androgyOn Exercise: ny” is being overused, misconstrued and misidentified in recent years, I injured my hips in the past year and have never been so grateful for the opportunities to exercise as I am but all that aside, I find it extremely now! beautiful.”

On Diets:

On Androgyny:

Generally speaking, I believe they ought to be avoidAndrogyny is neither clearly masculine nor feminine, ed.. having both masculine and feminine traits simultaneously. I do think that the word androgyny is being On Aging: overused, misconstrued and misidentified in recent years, but all that aside, I find it extremely beautiful. I think I’m getting better at it, but I’ll have to wait and see – I have a long way yet to go...

On Menswear:

On Youth:

It is funny that society feels this need to draw a division between menswear and womenswear. Heels “Youth is wasted on the young.” were originally made for men, the color pink was first worn by men, and versions of “dresses” are still worn by men throughout the world today. I say we all Self-care: just wear what feels best in any given moment.

Sleep, water, yoga, laughter and sunscreen

Favourite Item:

My Life:

Fork; many situations would have been extremely Family. awkward had I not had one.

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My Body:

A shocking industry realization:

I’ve been focusing on caring for my skin and my How many models, makeup artists, hairstylists and joints. wardrobe stylists are chosen by their follower count and not their talent.

My Soul:

The most beautiful person for you:

Meditation, reading, writing and singing.

On today’s body aesthetics:

Anyone who lives their truth and empowers others in doing the same.

I chose to participate in the @allwomanproject encouraging anyone who defines themselves as any version of a woman to share their beauty by posting and using the #iamallwoman – for the purpose of creating visibility and inclusivity for all versions of womanhood. The movement is intended to include all body aesthetics of every shape, color and presentation.

“Beauty cannot be defined, as it is limitless, fluid and always evolving.”

Definition of Beauty:

The 90s:

Beauty cannot be defined, as it is limitless, fluid and always evolving.

My first introduction to modelling was in 1991, when I was 9 years old. I have a tremendous appreciation and fascination with 90’s fashion, photography and the stunning supermodels of that era. I love to see many of these fashion icons still working today!

Nourish your skin and your soul.

I recently shot with the photographer, Alexi Lubomirski for his new book, Diverse Beauty. This movement encourages people to post using the #iamdiversebeauty in celebrating diverse beauty and also promoting the sale of his book – with 100% of the proceeds supporting Concern Worldwide, as they work with the world’s poorest people in transforming their lives. Beauty can be found anywhere, and always in transformation.

On Slow Fashion:

Wildest Wish:

An Advice:

Thank goodness there are still those making long-last- To be able to fully change gender whenever I want.. ing, timeless pieces.

On working with Ellen von Unwerth:

Behind the glamour:

We’re all just humans. No one is more or less than Her vivacity and enthusiasm is absolutely contaanyone else, and everyone is putting in a lot of work. gious! Everyone has an amazing time on set working At one point or another we all face rejection, it just with her. comes with the territory.

Own Philosophy:

Most exciting experience:

Give back. Always give back.

Opening Vivienne Westwood Mens Show in Milan. and not their talent..

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