Top Drawers: An Interview With Designer Matthew Zink

Top Drawers: An Interview With Designer Matthew Zink

If you’ve learned anything about me from following my Pinterest it’s that I have a little obsession with the American flag, good quality swimwear/underwear and scruffy male models, obviously…

Top Drawers: An Interview With Designer Matthew Zink

Top Drawers: An Interview With Designer Matthew Zink  PAGE 1 Charlie by MZ - G Vaughan - D PicardYou could imagine my reaction when I saw the latest advertorial campaign from Charlie by Matthew Zink (total ah-ha moment). Not only did Matthew team up with one of my good friends photographer Greg Vaughan but he also managed to have the studly David Picard as the model.

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By all means I had to know more about this fantastic collaboration, so I asked Matthew Zink a few questions and this is what he had to say – Roll it!

Top Drawers: An Interview With Designer Matthew Zink

JG: What inspires Matthew Zink?

MZ: Seeing fans enjoying their “Charlie” around the world really inspires me… I am extremely pleased with how the story turned out.  I truly feel that people are sexy, not clothes.  #Charliefans are the real soul of the brand.

Top Drawers: An Interview With Designer Matthew Zink

JG: I follow you on Instagram and I’ve seen a lot of good-looking guys sharing their “Charlie” pictures with you. With that said, why did you choose David Picard as your model?

MZ: David is an exceptionally handsome guy with a terrific energy. I chose him both for his beauty and his enthusiasm.  He was so excited to collaborate as soon as I inquired.  I only ever want to work with talented people that are just as excited about the project as I am, because you can always taste that energy in the images.  David is also a photographer, so it made him a very talented model for Greg Vaughan. 

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Top Drawers: An Interview With Designer Matthew Zink

JG: Speaking of Greg Vaughan, he is a dear friend of mine and I had the opportunity to be his assistant once or twice and I had a blast! How was it working with him?

MZ: I have been a great fan of Greg Vaughan for some time. His work is so beautiful and honest.  To FINALLY collaborate with him was incredible, we had a fantastic time working together.

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JG: Lastly, is this the start of a new trend/campaign? Are we going to see more #Charliefans as the “face” of the brand?

MZ: I ABSOLUTELY will continue to try and reach out to #Charliefans and challenge myself to think of new exciting ways to involve them in the vision for Charlie. So stay tuned and keep submitting those fan photos!

Top Drawers: An Interview With Designer Matthew Zink
Mr. Matthew Zink

There you have it boys… Now if you’ll excuse me I have to hit the gym, I really need to work on my body if I want to become the next “Charlie” model.

Jorge Gallegos

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