// AUGUST 2010
Beyond the hype: Adam Gallagher
I am inspired every day when I witness a confident person walk by, with their head held high, owning what they're wearing.
Adam Gallagher is a 18 year old free spirit from Riverside, CA.
Tell us a little bit about yourself and where you live.
My name is Adam Michael Gallagher. I'm 18 years young, a libra obsessed with fashion & styling and living in Riverside, California. I went to school last year at my community college and it just wasn't fit for me. So now I'm currently involved in a fashion internship in Los Angeles hoping it'll take me further into the industry! I want to be the next Rachel Zoe okay!
What are your passions?
Growing up, I was exposed to many fields of art so I have a variety of passions. First and foremost, I love fashion and clothes. I also enjoy photography, modeling, singing, dancing, musical theatre, playing the piano, and sign language interpretation! (Oh and can eating food be a passion?)
How did you first get interested in fashion and why is it important to you?
It's a pretty funny story actually. When I was younger I was such a little brat. If my outfit didn't match or appeal to me in the way I wanted it to with my hair and shoes, I refused to leave the house. I think I even got grounded a few times because I didn't have anything to wear. Apparently, that's not acceptable for an 8 year old. So ever since then, I think fashion has come naturally. Throughout high school everyone knew me as the "fashion-y" kid and I got made fun of a lot, but I kept marching to the beat of my own drum. You have to stay true to yourself. "Those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind."
What's the fashion scene like in your area?
On my end of California (Southern, below Los Angeles) we have a style called "bro" that is a cross between a skater and heavy metal dude for the men (very popular) and for the girls, they just dress in tight low jeans, tight high shirts that expose their stomachs. Frankly, I find it ridiculous…but on the flip side, we have the beach look which is fun and laid-back. That's why I'm hoping I'll move to Los Angeles because the style there is so diverse and eclectic.
Your top 3 places to visit in the US:
New York—there's no other place like it. You step onto the streets of Broadway and Times Square and you get this feeling that is so exhilarating.
Los Angeles—eclectic, professional, fun, and you may see some celebrities. ;)
San Fransisco—Even though I have yet to visit San Fran I heard it's the place to be. Very indie and hippie-ish. PEACE!
Describe your personal style and its influences / inspiration.
I don't really have a set style per say, I just wear what I want, when I want. I have my moods. This summer I somehow managed to balance nautical, with rock, & with hipster. I don't know! I guess I'm all over the place, but it's fun to dabble in different styles. Why not? you live once. As for inspirations, there isn't one particular person or persons that make me want to jump up and down. I am inspired every day when I witness a confident person walk by, with their head held high, owning what they're wearing. It's people who can be comfortable in their own skin who inspire me to be unique, original and comfortable in mine.
Favorite designers and places to shop?
My favorite popular designers would have to be Chloé, Chanel, & Mcqueen. Of course, I'm a starving artist (tiny exaggeration) so I lean towards places like Urban Outfitters, H&M, AllSaints, Topman, thrift shops, etc.
The first thing you look at in another person's outfit is:
Usually their accessories. Sure anyone can put on a nice shirt & some pants but it's that Rolex watch or pair of sunglasses that give your whole look an attitude and confidence. Same with women—I love to see bags, jewelry accents and coffee cups ;)
What do you skimp on?
I'd have to say shoes. It's sad I know! Because I wish i could have all those amazing suede oxfords, and Sperry's and sandals but nope! I'm not spending that much for clogs. Sorry elves.
What do you splurge on?
Definitely bags. I've said many times that if I was a god, I would be Hermes because I could have countless messenger bags.
A fashion rule you always break:
All the rules are out the window!
A fashion rule you never break:
Well, like I said, I don't really believe in rules, but if you're gonna wear stripes, don't mix vertical and horizontal together. That's a hot geometric mess.
What do you think is the most recent notable trend to appear/reappear, and what are your thoughts on it?
Jean shorts = for the win. Such an amazing summer piece that every girl needs in her closet. High waisted is a plus! Stud them! Work them! They're amazing.
What is the most underrated item in menswear and womenswear?
Hats for men! What ever happened to the good old days in the 20's where every husband had a pole full of fedoras hanging? As for women, I'd say promise rings.
What is your next "must have" purchase?
I have to get new pants. Pronto. Considering I got bored one day this summer and cut all my pants into shorts, I think I need to gear up for winter season! I'm really craving a good pair of light wash tight jeans, as well as business trousers, khaki, navy etc.
Are there any fashion icons or famous people whose style you admire?
Like i said before, I really get inspired by people who know who they are and don't let any one else bring them down. I love the feeling I get when I witness a woman, walking in her boyfriend jeans, baggy button up, coffee and bag hopping on the bus! So care free and beautiful! That's what fashion is to me. Creative self expression. As for celebrities there are a few legends i admire, such as Andy Warhol. Classic color blocking, patterns and glasses. What a character! So comfortable. Also, the king of pop himself, Michael Jackson, I've never heard of anyone else who threw on a glittery sequin military jacket just for a press release!
What's on your iPod / bookshelf / DVD player at the moment?
Currently my iPod is flooding with Robyn's new Body talk albums. As well as La Roux, The Rocket Summer, Phoenix, and Katy Perry! My bookshelf presently contains all Harry Potter editions, Twilight, Series of Unfortunate events, The City of Ember, and a huge stack of magazines. :)
What can't you live without?
Emotionally? My mom. She's my rock. I love her. Materialistically? My iPhone, my chapstick, and my clothes.
Next place you want to travel to:
I would love to visit Europe. Shop! Sightsee! Galleries! Museums! I'm getting antsy just thinking about how much fun it would be. Gotta save up my money!
What is your personal favorite outfit on LOOKBOOK.nu by you, and by another member?
my personal favorite look is Coffee & Novels and my favorite look by another, would have to be by the AMAZING Stefany Alves entitled THE NEXT TIME AROUND!. Stefany is such a genius. She's perfects the whole "messy pretty" vibe. I'm pretty sure she invented it. Those shorts with that see-through top and glasses just say "Yeah…so what?" AND I LOVE IT!
In the year 2015 you will be:
Wow, just hearing that year made me cringe! I hate getting older. I would hope that I'm in a stable position working for a fashion styling company or even on my way towards owning my own styling business and dressing some well known names in the industry! fingers crossed! Oh, and I want to be in my own apartment with a cat…yup.
What would you say to someone seeking general fashion advice?
Be yourself. Nobody is better qualified.
Tahti S. wants to know: Do you have vivid dreams? If so, what was your latest?
I'm so happy I got this question. I read her interview and was intrigued by this. As a matter of fact, I do! I dream quite often about real life things in unrealistic situations, like a movie! There's always my random people and I, and we have to beat obstacles, and there are dragons, fire and powers! The bad guy is always one of my best friends it's so funny! So yeah I think they get pretty vivid.
What should we ask the next interviewee?
If your life had a soundtrack, what would be this past summer's song and why?
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Daniel B. @jimmy92233
i see the bro style all the time and sometimes have to spit out the vomit i regurgitate.
Marcel D. @MarcelFloruss
haha u gotta be kiddin xD
Adam G.
yea its a really terrible style haha
Zoë D. @ZoeDeluge
yeah, it sucks you live in riverside too, that is bro central!
Adam G.
i just recently found out im moving to south pasadena! can we be friends? haha i dont know anyone!
Zoë D. @ZoeDeluge
ahhh! awesome! I am so jealous! and sure we can be friends! when are you moving?
Adam G.
im moving on sunday! so in like two days haha it all happened so fast but i just want to get a headstart for my styling career
Sangiev S. @sangiev
Well deserved interview :) I hope you go far man! Lovely read :)
Benjamin G.
What you say about the others outfits is soooo true! The first thing I look at is accessories as well! It makes the all look rock. And bags!!!! <3
Dora D. @Xorax
It was like time for Adam to be interviewed.I really enjoyed reading this.He seems such a serious and indifferent guy but after I read this I have another opinion.And about the confident people who inspire you...I guess you're just one of them and you inspire lots of people.These days, I read something which was like this " To be inspired is grate, but to inspire is incredible"..
Salut!
Adam G.
i love that quote. thank you i really appreciate it<33334567
Giselle Y. @lin_y13
its really great!!!!!!!having your style and being confident.......
Emmanuel E.
just love it,
a gr8 story, lot of self-confidence
gr8 u amma fan u
Nigel L. @nigelrlew
So proud of u
Xo
KIKO C.
I enjoyed this interview so much
Ricardo T.
<3
Steph B.
"That's a hot geometric mess". Haha, very much enjoyed reading this.
Melissa A. @IkkinWonderland
I was wondering when Adam was going to get the chance to experience "Beyond the Hype" <3
Well deserved Interview. Enjoyed every bit of it
Oliverio P.
my alter ego is a bro DGAF!
Blake J. @blakejacobsen
Hi, I like cats more, k.
Eugene L.
Great style, bro.
Tina C.
i knew it would b u =)
Tilly N.
Most gorgeous guy on lookbook! Great interview, great style!
Megan S. @peace143
Amazing Interview. Adam you deserved this. Amazing style <3
Amelie B.
I had already been wondering why he didn't have a "Beyond the Hype"-Interview yet :)
He's definitely one of my favorite Lookbookers!
I'm always looking forward to every new look of his.
He's really gorgeous & has a great & unique style. You deserved this, Adam!
Thanks for enriching Lookbook with your looks!
x
Adam G.
awe;')<3333333333
Sid P.
best interview yet :)
he's so modest
Piotr R.
good interview!
Adam G.
thankyou all i appreciate it :D
Stefany A.
oh Adam you prince charming :)
i'm happy to read that lovely words about me x
<3
Adam G.
<333333333333333forever haha
Tyrone W. @TyroneWils
i like your humbleness man! and your style is great!
Tainá C. @tainamyug
I really like your style! You're so cute and look so open mind... I've seen your looks since I joined LOOKBOOK.nu and I'm platonic in love with you, haha. Just kidding!
Glorys M. @glorysmelo
it's good to see interesting people in beyond the hype and i really wanted to know what inspires you... now i know a little bit , awesome interview , fresh answers , funny and honest , really enjoyed it. ♥
Matthew J.
ugh "bro" is gross. its like wtf are you thinking.
Shaylyn K.
you deserved this! thank you for repping us southern californians in a non-lame way<3
Adam G.
shweet! thank you! ha :]
Rachella K. @rachella93
you deserved this interview. It was very nice to read, hope you'll go far. :)
Kaycee L.
Wow, what a gorgeous guy inside and outside :)
Ela S.
good interview!
Radek P. @Kundoslav
damn why i dont have hair like you .. :( it looks great ! :)
Jerome C. @Themadtoter
Adam should be the next Edward or Harry Potter.
I'll be watching them for sure!
I really admire Him on his looks, He just put the title and it adopt to his look.
A M A Z I N G!!!
Charlie A.
ive been waiting for this interview, well deserved! im a massive fan of your looks
xx
Paige A. @Gingerrsnapx
Ah this interview was lovley loving his music and film collection. massive fan very inspiring :)xx
Kennedy S.
I love your style with a passion! And I agree with you on the bags... you have some that are DROOL WORTHY! Seriously as far as I can tell/see, you are definitely cut out to be the next Rachel Zoe! Keep it up... you will go so far!
Adam G.
oh wow! thank you! such kind words! and can we please talk about how i LOVE your name? its an amazing girl name. <3
Ana F.
I admire really admire you!;) Yor´re my fashion icon!
Gone M.
Oh god, the question he asked the next interviewee makes me want to cry, for several reasons.
Stella Y.
los angeles all the wayy
Nikola D. @Nikolafashion
love it...
Jen S. @jenmarjos
yay! Good job Adam! :)
Esmée X.
a fashion guy!i love the way you wear~
Agata Barbara W.
finally he got his interview,
i was waiting for it,
i'm in love with him haha :)
Denis A.
Fantastic this interview ...
I found it more natural and simple!
thumbs up for : Katy Perry, Harry, Twilight and Series of Unfortunate events. I suggest you also read "the shorts second life of Bree Tanner :)
You want to visit Europe? Come in Italy! I will accommodate you! xD
I agree with you: Coffee and Novels is the better, but i also like soul meets body!
I'm sure you'll have a future in fashion, I see you as a smart guy with great potential!
xoxo Den (:
Annie A. @anniedotcom
Oh god! Honestly I was waiting for this interview and I love it! Your words really inspire :) great style Adam KEEP ON GOING cuz you will go far.. Good luck in LA!
Karina F. @flowers2rain
I adore the bro look, its so laidback, chill:)
Daf B. @dafnyduck
i'm new here in lookbook. reading this interview gave me more guts to just go out there and wear what i feel beautiful on me. thanks, adam. such great answers. :)
Petrushka T.
love this guy... love his style...
Maria V. @MariaVzqzC
i just found this and a smile came to my face :) i love how you style and dress, it's amazing and inspirational. where I come from you only find few people that dress really cool, so normally i'm on the web and your blog is definately and investment of my time! haha love how you combine basic colors and shapes and turn them into something awesome, really loved the interview. keep it up and you'll land in the moon!
Aymen E. @Aymenelizze
i like your humbleness man !
Andres E.
This is monumental, u deserve it so much, guys are being push to a side if u compare them to women in lookbook, now u r in here, a living proof, a style icon a psyche of men fashion. I just feel incredibly happy and proud for u, congratulations Adam, I can't tell u how much i mean it.
ps. U r also stunningly beautiful hahahaha.
love
Andrés.
Adam G.
hahhahahahahaha thanku andres
you are beautiful to;]
and your underwear pic on the bed is very..very hot haha
xxadam
Andres E.
hahaha yeah no, probably not as much as u.
hope i can talk to u soon.
xx
Kristine M.
Wow. I saw one of your looks MONTHS ago. And I read it somewhere already, but you definitely deserved this interview spot. I thoroughly enjoyed ALL of your responses. I've been commuting to CSUSB for awhile now and I must say, the fashion in the IE is definitely different. GO YOU!
Adam G.
thanku so much! i appreciate the kind words friend :D!
Manny C.
Awesome look :D im a Fan....
DANZ A.
WONDERFULL LOOKBOOKERS....100 HYPE
Caitlin C.
fan! you're a cutie patootie
Suber Y.
很不错 的，，
Torii M.
i love seeing guys who actually care about what they look like..it makes me happy.
your looks are great with out going too over the top (ladygagagagagaga...haha)
Veronika L.
love it
Mian L.
i've been lurking around lookbook for ages (just having a look around and stuff like that) and believe it or not, you are the first person that i definitely admire with the looks and the style of course :) by the way, i like the edward cullen look minus the face that looks like he's alwaaays in pain... should i say 'pain face'???haha,xx
Erin S.
so glad you got interviewed. you are my favourite lookbooker:D
Selina M.
Awwww, mummys boy :P I liked your interview a lot, I like the idea of valuing someone's dress sense who isn't wearing the most fashionable thing but looks confident in it
Mike W. @ItsMikeWynn
congrats! im sure youll fit in in cali n make lots of friends n if u dont then im always around ;]
Hannah T. @melbuhannah
both me and my little brother anticipate all your looks! they are truly amazing. this was a great read!( :
Laura R. @cleanthascene
you really deserved that interview. i'm a fan of yours for aaaages. your looks are like wow, and i'm so hoping for you that you go far in fashion business! :)
Mavelghy M. @deathAtTwilight
definitely right. going by the fashion rules extremely sucks. twilight? all right, you go dude!*.* anyway, loved the soul meets body more than anything. and the bro look? yeah, it gets old pretty soon.
Fraulein M.
San Francisco is a must!! Love it there :)
Tyler S.
It's good to know theres even more fashion conscious people here in California!
Im in Irvine where we suffer from the horrible "Bro" look to the "absolutely no fashion" sense.
Keep posting and Blogging, I check regularly and you inspire me as a young Fashion Lover!
George P.
We have the bag and shoes thing in common. I've got three closets and one is solely dedicated to bags, I get at least one new bag a month, its so hard to say no to bags :( As for shoes, though I like having the right shoes for the moment I refuse to spend hundred of dollars on one pair of shoes. Congrats on the interview and I'm always looking forward to your new looks, it helps that your pretty easy on the eyes too :) Best of luck in Pasadena!
Connor W.
This interview was really inspiring.
My style may not be considered whats "In" (although I hope it is :) )
But it's what i'm comfortable with.
Some people hate.
But when just one person compliments you on your look.
That makes all the hate seem insignificant.
Thank you for inspiring me!
Paix et amour l'homme. suivre la mode awesome!
ODED A.
wow your'e like my age and your'e already so...figured out and driven. i'm such a hot mess it's crazy.
good luck i'm rooting for you ;]
Stephanie K.
you are flawless and have an amazing talent. Congrats, I hope you go far (:
Renee N. @lavogue_ish7
great interview...its beautiful..that you love your mom...!!!!
Catherine R.
Such an amazing interview! I love how you're so confident about yourself without being arrogant, you enjoy the little things as well as the big things and don't seem to care to much about what people think of you, as long as you're happy with you.
So very inspiring!
Wojciech W.
Great pic :)
Paulien H. @LostInDreamss
Great interview and awesome pics.
You seem to me as a guy that really enjoys life.
And like you've said, guys should wear hats more often;)
Sam A.
yes, Adam is beyond the hype, at last! great sense of fashion, his looks totally high fashion but still look totally comfy. enjoyed the interview but I have some questions hope Adam will answer:
- do you want to stay 18 for a long time, or would you have another age to stick to?
- totally agree on the hat opinion, but for women two, so why promise rings?
and - When are you planning to travel through europe? I guess through lookbook you now have fans from all over it. so you won't have to pay for hotels anywhere xD message us when it's time!
Shanel K.
uhuh great interview, i'm new so you know i'm just looking around, but umm it seems like everyone here is from America. Any folk from London, like moi?
ALEXANDRA K.
Well, I'm from Birmingham, so slightly closer to London than America :') x
Shanel K.
Great!!! nice to know, i kind of felt slightly out of place there, so what kind of look are you into now?, i know that's rather vague considering the hundreds and thousands of looks that exist, but this is a fashion blog after all it only makes sense to enquire about these things. Teehee
ALEXANDRA K.
I'll post on your profile so as we don't spam Adam's interview :) x
Rainier M.
the similarity with the 3 is the naturality of fashion in them. :-)
ALEXANDRA K.
It's about time Adam got interviewed!
I actually love your style, you're an icon yourself, seriously :)
Good luck with the styling career! If you carry on as you are, I don't see how you'll go wrong tbh. You'd make an awesome Rachel Zoe-esque stylist!
xxxxx
Nhalyn K.
i really adore your style!!!
hope to see more of your styles :)
godbless!
Edwardo L.
So inspired
Alex H. @LLILPINK
I think Adam is amazing
i love his preppy look cuz he adds a little spark to it
this boy is amazing, he even inspires me, and im a girl...well im a crossdresser so yeah ^^
Iosif C. @thepurpleman
hot geometric mess is likey!!!
love love adam.
Nora I.
love your style : )
Reemz A.
love your style! <3
Emm A.
ADAM G! I'm a FAN!
Anina ..
you definetely should come to europe if you like art and fashion. it has sooo much to offer. just think of london, berlin, paris, stockholm, budapest, rome, zurich, amsterdam, barcelona. you'd love it :)
Chantelle T.
nice
Abdulaziz A.
In love with ur style ;)
Jacques O. @makiuno
God you're so hot. Hotter than Robert Pattinson. Wish they found you to audition that role. That would be uber-hotness. I agree with the hats part. What happened to the hats! Haha.
I really like the way you dress - sophisticated. I hope that the man am going out with dresses like you. :)
Kyle J. @KyleJammeson
Adams great
Hermela K.
your so genuine.. its refreshing!
x.
Michaela S. @OneofGod
It's awesome, these are the kind of people i want to see in California : )
Sameera H.
ur very sexy i must say and interesting ... i always have some type of coffee in my hand :)
Kari C.
OMG! I love you & love you're style I think is amazing!! Btw I love Twilight & so difficult that guys like it!
Vanessa P.
ooooo is that a twilight book i see there sir
Mark C. @jmark14
wow! you really are my inspiration ;)
Morgan S.
Hey. Just thought I'd let you know that I've never met a man or woman whom is EXACTLY LIKE ME. lol Except you're like, actually modeling n' stuff. Anyway, just wanted to say that you inspire me! :)
Anna J.
wow, after reading this I'm like... wow ^^ I mean that's so inspiring, I mean, doing what you love in your life (especially when someone is doing it as good as you). Congratulations for courage, like leaving the community college behing, cause it didn't give enough satisfaction. Hope I will have engough determination to have a goal in my life and do what is my passion
amazing man. !
Anne R.
That general fashion advice you just gave is probably the best one, I've ever heard!
Sabine B.
Since I saw you in "Style Diaries" I love your style sooo much! & I agree with you that New York is the best city in the world (:
Leiza A.
"I also enjoy photography" Yo también♥. Me encantó lo que escribiste! Muy lindo :)
Jelly N.
you such a handsome guy with stunning style (:
Yeremia O. @7erey
STUCK! 5555
CM F. @mynameisCM
You have such an impeccable sense of style and I just adore it! :)
Monster FashiOnis†o (. @fashiOnisto_
sense of style u got and that sense of humor mi'adore
Rimma D.
when i read the interv. i just thought : Gosh finally someone who thinks the same!! You are totally right about the hats for men, that makes you look like a whole other man..
but thank you for being so creative and inspiring <3
Love Rimma from Holland
P.S if you wanna see Europe Holland is a creat way to start ;)
Katia V. @katiiavo
Oh my god. You are so perfect!
Thanks for being so inspiring :)
xoxo
Love from Montreal!
-Katia
Alea L.
"those who mind don't matter and those matter don't mind"
that's from Dr. Suess isn't it?
I just moved from Riverside a couple years ago, and San Francisco really is an amazing city. :)
xx