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\"Diesel\"<\/a>
\nPH: Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin<\/a> | Creative Director: Nicola Formichetti<\/a> <\/p>\n

Never a brand to conform, Diesel<\/a> has a new darling, Brooke Candy<\/a> (David Todd Model MGMT<\/a>) whose quick wit and altered style separates her from the rest. A video with Grimes<\/a>, a campaign shot by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin<\/a>, and a Playboy<\/a> calendar cover with Terry Richardson<\/a> (Art Partner<\/a>) means this triple threat is only getting started. See below as Brooke talks about her unique past and drive as an artist.<\/p>\n

Interview by Kristen Bolt<\/a>
\nImages courtesy of DT Model Management<\/a> <\/p>\n

How has growing up in Los Angeles shaped your fashion aesthetic?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I think Los Angeles does have a general fashion aesthetic, but no specific uniform for what’s cool or acceptable, so I think growing up in Los Angeles has allowed me to explore my look and be really weird. I’ve never really cared about what other girls around me are wearing, I just like to express what I’m feeling through my aesthetic, and I’m usually feeling really fucking odd.<\/p>\n

With your family ties to Hustler, do you think you have more of an open approach to sexuality?<\/strong><\/p>\n

There was an interesting paradox in my youth because I was exposed to the imagery of Hustler but ironically my parents were still quite strict and prudish with the way I was able to express myself and my sexuality. So when I did start expressing my views on nudity and sexuality there was quite a resistance to it from both of them, but I don’t find nudity to be offensive, I think all body types are beautiful and deserve to celebrated equally.<\/p>\n

At what point did you begin rapping and who were your influences?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I always grew up making little raps since middle school. I was influenced a lot by strong women, Lil Kim and Left Eye and all the great females really inspired me.<\/p>\n

What was it like working with Grimes and how was the collaborative process? <\/strong><\/p>\n

It was great! Grimes is a great girl and such a visionary. She has a strong vision of exactly what she wants her project to be, which I responded to because I’m the same way. It’s amazing to see another strong smart girl making her own way in this industry.<\/p>\n

If you could send one message to the world through your art what would it be?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Don’t be afraid of your own power. Embrace what you hate about yourself because it may be your greatest strength. I want to free all oppressed and mentally enslaved people and let the world know there’s a place for all of us. We’re all special and weird and different but we’re not alone.<\/p>\n

Diesel x Nicola Formichetti is your newest endeavor and the fashion world has welcomed you with open arms. What are you future aspirations within the industry?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I’ve been involved in the process of directing and story boarding my own videos so I think that will always be something I’m involved with and may pursue further. I’m always thinking 10 years ahead but I can’t reveal exactly what I’ve got up my sleeve, right now just focusing on recording my debut album. World domination will follow.<\/p>\n

\"Brooke\"<\/p>\n

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