Clayton Brannon: Charleston Fashion Week model profile

Clayton makes the ladies swoon!

Q: Where are you from?
A: Houston, TX (H-Toooown) 

Q: What is your favorite Charleston hotspot?
A: Fish 

Q: What do you do when you are not preparing for CFW?

A: Currently I am a student, but I am a full time model, photographer (ClaytonBPhotography.com), and actor.

Q: How many Charleston Fashion Week events have you modeled in?
A: This will be my third year as a CFW model.

Q: What was your favorite CFW experience or moment in 2009?
A: Everything about CFW is a blast, but being a part of the Billy Reid and Gwynn’s shows rocked.

Q: What are you looking forward to most for CFW 2010?
A: The emerging designers. They are all very talented and I can’t wait to see their line’s creativity.

Q: Which shows/designers are you modeling for?
A: Gwynn’s, Kenneth Beatrice, and Banana Republic. I am also going to be in the photography pit shooting for Hampden’s.

Q: Outside of rehearsals, how do you prepare for CFW 2010?
A: Everyday life is preparation…..always gotta have the swagga. ;) haha

Q: What would be your advice for aspiring models for CFW 2011?
A: Be confident and proud of who you are, because God made us all unique. Your confidence will show when you walk for anything, be it fashion week, castings, or for agencies and it’s a must.   

Q: Who/what is your inspiration for your personal wardrobe?
A: Goodwill! haha I guess my wardrobe/style combines several chics to display my personality.  (Yep, ladies! He really said that!)

Q: What is your favorite fashion trend for summer 2010?
A: It’s all about the v-neck t-shirts. 

Q: What music are you listening to when getting exciting about CFW 2010? A: I’m big into music: Justice, Matt and Kim, DJ Tiesto, Deadmau5, Pharrell Williams, Under the Influence of Giants, Notorious BIG, Beastie Boys, Earth Wind and Fire, Chris Brown, Stevie Wonder….

Q: What is your favorite fashion outfit or accessory that you are rockin’ right now?
A: Black Chuck Taylors of course. 

Q: Do you use Twitter?

A: Negative….Twitter creeps me out. (Awww, maybe next year!)

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