Questions needing answers…..who is that?

Andre and Manaboutworld

A question asked by most people across East London over the last couple of weeks. A mystical creature of 6′1″ in heels and a gamine size 8, Andre J. stepped off the plane on August 18th and hit the party circuit over the bank holiday weekend. Visiting from YC Andre’s, doe eyes and rose-bude red framed smiled command a “who is that?” reaction everywhere he goes . Possibly the prettiest bearded boy you ever did see, Andre also has a fine pair of catwalk stomping pins which made Caroline Murphy’s look distinctly average on the cover of French Vogue.

Introduced by BITCHY BESTIES make-up artist Love Ticklemouse and stylist Melanie Thomas, we had the pleasure of getting to know him a little better when we bestowed a BITCHY fur upon him for his London Festivities…

Andre J who are you and where have you come from?
I arrived in London on Aug. 18.Later that evening I also went to hear Larry Tee NYC’s Hottest DJ play at a party and ended up at Butt mag party.

I am from NYC Babes(New York City Babes)However I have been travelling the world for 8 months now. Vienna, Austria-Antwerp, Belgium-Paris, France now London.

What brings you here to London?
What brings me to London the creative energy and I want a TV show on BBC or Channel 4. The Andre J. Show (Fashion, Music, Art, Entertainment, Lifestyle). I met stylist Sascha Lilic in Paris. Aug. is very slow in Paris everyone goes to the South of France and he suggested I come to London. I took his advice and one week later voila! The energy is very high in London and I adore that. I feel that the creativity is very fresh and Londoners are movers and shakers and thats another thing I admire so much about the culture. All things are possible here. It reminds me of the energy NYC used to have. London is on Fire and I am glad to be a part of this REVOLUTION.

What have you been doing since you arrived and what has been the highlight of your visit so far?
Since I have been here in London I have been learning the culture its very important to get into the community and experience the people. I have been seeking representation by agents, and agencies to fulfill my dream here in London. I have been to the showrooms Purple and Blow to name a few because I will need garments to wear for events. My first week here I had an opportunity to see Chicago featuring Michelle Williams of Destinys Child and hung out with her so, immediately, I am here to WORK. So to my readers out there if YOU NEED ME CALL ME (very Diana Ross) but keep in mind its ALL ABOUT THE POUNDS!!!!! The highlight so far is the family circle that I have acquired. I have really great support around me and we all share the same vision. Positive thinking,speaking,energy. We are aware of the POWER of the WORD. So we speak everything beautiful into existence and the rest is for another interview

You dress like a perfectly preened woman but you still have a beard which clearly identifies you as a man suggesting you are comfortable with both sides of your sexuality. The beard is almost a trademark in itself, how long have you had it and what made you decide to keep it?
I hear this question often and I always enjoy answering it. I love my beard it simplifies INDIVIDUALITY. I have had my beard now forever its a part of who I am. I am GENDERLESS. Our bodies are composed of X and Y chromosomes and I utilize both male and female.

French Vogue

You made it to the cover of French Vogue pushing boundaries for both black models and transvestites, two birds(pretty bearded ones) one stone. How did that make you feel?
The cover of French Vogue made me very happy yes for many reasons. It also changed my life in a good way. It allowed me to express the Andre J. that I have always been prior to the cover. It also showed me and the world if you LOVE YOURSELF, and STAY TRUE TO YOURSELF you will ATTRACT all things and more because LOVE is ATTRACTIVE, ATTRACTING, IRRESISTABLE and that’s exactly what I am. I AM LOVE.
My response to the Blogs are THANK YOU!

Do you dress like this all the time or is it for parties and performances only?
I dress like this all the time coming through airports,grocery stores etc.

Who are your favorite labels and design inspirations?
London
Christopher Kane
Jonathan Saunders
Giles Deacon
Vivienne Westwood
Lanvin
Brioni

Paris
Xuan Thu Nguyen
Sonia Rykiel
Balmain

Belgium
Margiela
Anne Demeulemeester
Rick Owens

NY
vintage
Marco Hall
Jose Duran
Catherine Malandrino
Vintage

What’s important to you when choosing clothes?
Comfort and feeling good in my SKIN. My feet can hurt and its ok but at the end of the day my SOUL SINGS GLORY!!!!!!!:) with a twist of SEX APPEAL.

Describe a day in your life.
Wow thats a good one. A day in the life of Andre J. is realizing and expressing to the world that I am a human being I just look different. As a matter of fact we all look different. INDIVIDUALITY IS THE MESSAGE.

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