How Rickey Thompson is bringing funny to fashion
and Coach brand ambassador is taking up space in fashion as an emerging model and personality. Thompson’s southern roots massively influence his career, and dedication to authenticity. Here, he tellsOkay, wait a minute, I feel like people are starting to recognize who I am. People are starting to really appreciate what I do.
Being, first of all, a boy from Raleigh, North Carolina, I had never even thought of the option to be on a magazine cover. I studied magazines as a kid, so being able to see myself on newsstands, and my mom being able to buy it in North Carolina, changed everything for me. I’m loving being able to shoot in campaigns and editorials. It’s so important because I’ve always known that I was funny, but I always had this little side of me that was drawn to fashion. I remember growing up as a Tumblr kid and looking at everybody’s styles thinking, I want to do this. I went to a modeling agency in L.A., and they told me that I should just stick to being funny. And I was like, “No, I’m going to work at it.
I’m just being really authentic with myself, and that’s one big thing that I consistently work on. I’ve never changed that. I’ve seen so many people come into this industry and just completely change, and I could never imagine myself being like that. So I’mtough on myself and always do my best to take a break and fix things when they need fixing. Honestly I’m the same Rickey Thompson from Raleigh, North Carolina, and I always want people to keep that in mind.
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