SPOTLIGHT
“It’s not really weird for me to work with celebrities…
To me, they’re just people who do what they love!”
(l to r) Cody, Brett and Gary of Stylnulld
“i’m 24. People think i’m so much older. i’m like, ‘dude, really? i know i’m reced- it’s an amazing opportunity; i’m having so much fun. they make trends; they’re
ing but i’m not 30!’” forward and original and amazing.”
Regardless of which generation claims him, Gary fits the profile of someone Gary’s stylish eye is reflected in the fun personal touches he adds to his own
who “keeps the team together,” so to speak. Being that Styl’d is a reality show, one wardrobe. nevertheless, he keeps it clean and uncluttered.
has to wonder to what extent the inevitable drama envelops our stylish little “i believe that men look their sexiest and hottest when they keep it simple.
pacifist on screen. what’s attractive to me when i look at men is really simple and understated. i’m all
“yeah, there’s conflict that happens throughout the show,” detailed Gary. “it’s about the raw denim. if you want to dress it up, you can get a suede Prada loafer
because we’re all competing for this position at the agency and so it sometimes and a cashmere sweater. Or you can just use a vintage nike high-top. if i’m dress-
gets a little cutthroat. i really tried to stay out of the drama as much as i could. ing up, i’ll throw on a blazer. i’m very casual, though. i’m not a fussy queen.”
there comes a point when i become involved because it’s been really thrown in Even the coolest of characters must go all out and dress to the nines once in a
my face.”he may have managed to dodge the daggers of wrath, but what about blue moon. Surely Gary brings out the big designer guns on these rare events.
Cupid’s arrow? did things ever get a little “too friendly” on the show? do i ever go out in drag? no. (laughter) But i will have you know that i was “man
“Um, nO! (laughter) definitely not. i’m taken. i have a man. he’s someone i care GaGa” for halloween! my roommate was lady GaGa. i made our red lace costumes.
about deeply.” how is this mystery man handling Gary’s growing spotlight? “he’s they were amazing. i was living!”
good, but there isn’t really any spotlight yet,” maintained Gary. “he’s very happy what has he learned from the rich and famous that we mere mortals could only
for me and proud of my accomplishments. he believes in me, so he’s great. he’s dream to know? “they’re just like us!” Gary revealed. “it’s not really weird for me
perfect! it hasn’t been crazy because it’s only the second episode. i’m excited to to work with celebrities because i’ve never been star struck. to me, they’re just
see what’s going to happen. i did get an assistant job with mariel haenn and Rob people who do what they love—they’re driven and that’s why they are where
Zangardi, actually. they style Rihanna, Jay-Z, Jada Pinkett-Smith and will Smith… they are.”
26 RAGE monthly | january 2010
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