Je Suis Harrison Wheeler
Occupation: Student / Blogger www.theurbaneblog.com Instagram: @Harrison.Wheeler
Where were you born? Born and raised in Nashville, TN Where do you live now? Los Angeles In one sentence what is unique about your work? I’ve made an effort to keep my blog a balance between my life- my friends and those around me- and the “LA scene” of parties, events, etc. Creating The Urbane Blog has been an eye-opening experience that has allowed to me to see LA from a number of perspectives. I have met so many interesting people and am genuinely amazed by some of the talent and creativity that I see on a daily basis. This city is undergoing a renaissance of sorts, and I’m thrilled to be right in the center of it all. Why do you do what you do? I love putting myself out there and meeting as many people (at as many different places) as possible. Blogging in LA keeps you on your toes, and you truly never know who or what is around each corner. LA can be overwhelming, and blogging has provided an outlet for me to explore the best and worst that the city has to offer. What inspires you? I’m inspired first and foremost by my friends. They are all wildly different but share a common creative drive and energy that never ceases to amaze me. Beyond that, I’m inspired by various types of art and music. Recently, I’ve been drawn to Damien Hirst, Jamie xx, Hedi Slimmane, Kurt Vile, Jeff Klein, and Bill Henson. But, of course, Jack White and Jean-Michel Basquiat will forever be my favorites! Describe your personal style. My look, despite slight tweaks here and there, is consistently monochromatic and simple. 90% of my wardrobe is white, navy, grey, and black. These colors can be dressed up or down and go with almost anything! My favorite brands are A.P.C., Common Projects, Steven Alan, Norse Projects, and Garrett Leight. Your ultimate must-have. This one’s tough. Right now, I’d have to say it’s a tie between my Common Projects white Achilles sneakers and Byredo’s Sunday Cologne. What superpower would you have and why? Easy. I’d want to control time! There are never enough hours in the day and a “pause’ here and there would be nice. What is next for you? Next month, I’m moving to New York for the summer. I’m working at PAPER Magazine and couldn’t be more excited. I’m living in East Village with my best friend Laura and I can’t wait to see what sort of trouble we get ourselves into.
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