Seventeen's Rock-N-Style Celebrity Interviews

Interview: Boys Like Girls

CGG: So how do you feel about Fashion Week this year being totally dedicated to politics and the upcoming election?

BLG: I don’t know; fashion and politics are kind of very opposite, so it’s kinda cool to incorporate the two different worlds together and get politicians wearing more fashionable stuff, and then obviously people who are into fashion getting more knowledgeable about politics.

CGG: Do you think politics really has a place in fashion at all?

BLG: I don’t know. It depends on the politician and who’s running.

CGG: Do you have any causes that you guys are specifically passionate about?

BLG: We actually just did the Nike Human Plus 10 K race. We played for them down in Singapore and that was for charities—I think it was for the WWF (Wildlife Foundation), some kind of orphan charity… there were a bunch; there were a ton of things, I can’t really remember them all.

CGG: What’s something that you guys can tell young people to inspire them to go out there and do something today?

BLG: It feels good. Like you find yourself on the road kinda getting into a rut sometimes. And you’re like, “Okay,” you know. You’re in a new city everyday so you don’t really know—you end up just sitting on your butt and not really wanting to do anything, just stay on the bus. But you feel so much better about yourself if you make a day out of it. Like even if it’s not something to change the world or politics, or even if it’s just getting out there and being super nice to people and enjoying yourself and really truly getting off the couch, you know whatever, going out and having a good time and making a day rather than being bummed out and being a slug. It makes yourself feel way better about yourself.

Interview: Teddy Geiger

CGG: So Teddy, how do you feel about fashion week being all about politics and the upcoming election this year?

TG: Is fashion week all about politics and the upcoming election this year?

CGG: Yeah, it’s all about “Vote Fashion” and change. It’s all about getting excited for the upcoming election.

TG: How? In what ways?

CGG: Like on the tents, it talks about voting everywhere. The tents are very politically oriented. So how do you feel? Do you think that politics has a spot in fashion at all?

TG: Yeah of course! Well, there’s a business of fashion, and in any business there’d be some sort of politics. At least I think so.

CGG: Do you have any causes that you’re passionate about?

TG: I don’t know. I mean, there are a few different things that I’ve gotten involved with. And most of it is through people that I know who have children who are autistic, or have other problems; and just kind of trying to get involved with being able to help them out. And if I can do something, I’d like to do it.

Interview: D. Woods

CGG: How do you feel about Fashion Week this year being all about politics? Do you think politics has a place in fashion?

DW: I’m so glad that politics is a part of fashion because I feel like there’s been such a gap in politics as being so un-cool. And as young people we need to know about this type of stuff; so I’m glad that more young people are being involved, and thinking that it’s hip, it’s cool, it’s fashionable to be a part of something, and then wear buttons, and talk about it and debate. I think that’s really great.

CGG: Do you have any causes besides voting that you’re passionate about?

DW: I’m definitely passionate about youth—like programs for youth, inspiring the youth, investing in their future. A lot of people helped me as I grew up, and so I think that now that I’m a little bit older, I’m in a position where I can help somebody else. I’m definitely passionate about things like that.

Interview: Jaslene Gonzalez(ANTM)

CGG: How do you feel about Fashion Week this year being all about politics? Do you think politics has a place in fashion?

JG: No, but I think it empowers a lot of us to go out there and encourage others, and to go out and make a change for ourselves and for our country. So I think it’s a great combo.

CGG: Do you have any other causes that you’re passionate about?

JG: Definitely domestic violence, being a spokesperson for Liz Claiborne’s “Love is not Abuse.” So I’m all about creating awareness and educating people about that.

Transcription: Will Gill (Real World: Hollywood)

CGG: How do you feel about Fashion Week this year being all about politics and voting?

WG: I think it’s about time that someone in the fashion industry actually stepped up and told people how to vote instead of telling kids how to dress, how to act, how much weight to lose all these years. It’s about time they said, “You know what, get out there. Exercise your rights, and vote!” I love it.

CGG: So I hear you’re coming out with a new album...

WG: Yes ma’am. It’s actually on iTunes right now. So check it out, you’ll see it on iTunes right now. So I’m very excited about it.

CGG: What can you tell young people who want to go out there and get involved with music like you did? What can you tell them to inspire them?

WG: Don’t take no for an answer. Never take no for an answer. And stay positive for sure. Definitely.

CGG: Do you have any other causes you’re passionate about besides voting?

WG: Obviously protecting this planet, and trying to make sure my grandchildren have somewhere to breathe. That’s pretty much it—just the planet and exercising your rights. Especially my thing is I’m big on minorities exercising their rights, because our ancestors marched and were sprayed with water hoses and had their dogs let on them for what? For you to sit at home and think that the elections are rigged? Like seriously, get out there and do something and you know, just do it!

Interview: Delta Goodrem

CGG: How do you feel about Fashion Week being all about politics and voting this year?

DG: Well I guess that just so happens to be the timing. But I think that as someone who’s outside of it, it’s fascinating to watch and observe. And yeah at the moment I sort of just look at the fashion!

CGG: Do you have any advice that you can give young people to go out there and just do something and get involved?

DG: I think I’ve always been about bringing out a positive message. I think it’s very very important that there’s so much negativity and all we need to do is just concentrate on being the best woman we can be, or the best male we can be, or human being. And go out there and find your niche! I love songwriting, I love singing for people, and I love hoping for the best in the healing world, and being able to escape into that, and being able to relate to people. But it’s all about bringing out a positive message. It’s kind of cool to be a good girl, I think.