
gURL: Did anyone ever react negatively towards your experimental way of dressing?
Christian: Of course. I'm sure people would make fun of me every now and then but it was never bad. I think people didn't mind it, really. In a public, "normal" high school, I remember it was tough because people are really judgey, especially for interesting young guys--like if you're a little bit different, whoa. That typical, annoying jock boy is going to be a jerk, but they're going to be a jerk forever.
There's so much life, way more fabulous life, after high school. I finished high school and moved to London and worked with amazing designers and met Naomi Campbell and Sarah Jessica Parker my junior year. Is that better than walking through the hallways and worrying if my outfit is cute? Yes, it is!