“A focus that burns; that keeps me up at night.”
Photographed in Paris by Nicolas Wagner
Styling by Maël Gicquel
Style Assistant Erwan Jolivet
above: track jacket SERGIO TACCHINI, short trench VALETTE STUDIO, leather gloves THOMASINE, pleated trousers NEWSPEAK, leather loafers DR.MARTENS
CRUSHfanzine: When you dream at night, what do you dream of?
Julez Smith: I dream of creating without any limits.
CF: What is the best thing about New Orleans?
JS: The food is amazing.
CF: If your life were a soundtrack, what three songs must be on it?
JS: “Everybody Loves The Sunshine,” “1hunnit,” “The Cow”
CF: Where are you right now, physically and emotionally?
JS: I’m fit, looking my best, and I’m mentally aware of myself.
CF: What do you do first thing in the morning?
JS: I pray and give thanks to the man above.
knit top CAMPERLAB, pants EVANBENJAMIN, sunglasses vintage YSL
CF: What does the word “obsession” mean to you?
JS: A focus that burns; that keeps me up at night.
CF: If you had a superpower, what would it be?
JS: Super mentality
CF: What’s a scent, texture, or sound that instantly brings you back to childhood?
JS: Humidity is something that reminds me of my childhood.
CF: What have you been creating lately that feels the most “you?”
JS: Canis Major
CF: What is your idea of happiness?
JS: The freedom to move how I want, love who I want, and wake up every day knowing I’m walking in my purpose.
eather bomber jacket Y3, ring KISKA LAB
track jacket SERGIO TACCHINI, short trench VALETTE STUDIO, leather gloves THOMASINE, pleated trousers NEWSPEAK
suit and trousers EVANBENJAMIN, gloves THOMASINE, leather boots DR. MARTENS, glasses EVANBENJAMIN
bomber jacket ALPHA INDUSTRIE, top C.R.E.O.L.E, denim skirt CAMPERLAB
bomber jacket ALPHA INDUSTRIE, top C.R.E.O.L.E, denim skirt CAMPERLAB, black sweat pants SERGIO TACCHINIi, black socks FALKE, shoes XT 4 MULE 2 MM6 MAISON MARGIELA X SALOMON
suit and sunglasses EVANBENJAMIN
bomber jacket ALPHA INDUSTRIE, top C.R.E.O.L.E, denim skirt: CAMPERLAB, sunglasses EVANBENJAMIN
track jacket SERGIO TACCHINI, short trench VALETTE STUDIO, leather gloves THOMASINE, pleated trousers NEWSPEAK,
CF: What is your most treasured possession?
JS: My mom
