Project Handsome - Miguel

Blazer (similar here) sweater (similar here) tie (similar here) jeans (similar here) Oxfords (similar here) Belt (similar here) shirt (similar here) glasses (similar here)

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Q: Tell us a little about yourself starting with your name:
My name is Miguel Castellano, I'm a 24 year old theatre major living in Riverside CA.


Q: Have you ever been a victim of prejudice and/or called derogatory names because you are a fashionable man? 
Yes, I've been called several derogatory names such as 'queer' 'metro' 'mr.rogers' and so on. I learned early on what I liked to wear so now I just choose to tune them out.

Q. Would you mind sharing with us a specific situation in your past where someone acted upon how you dress?

One time in public a group of girls ran up and were persistent on taking a picture of me. They were kind of laughing and it was then I realized they thought I was wearing a costume, as a joke...

Q: How did that make you feel?
I was just confused. I thought I looked presentable and nice but they were making a mockery out of me


Q: What Inspires you in your daily life to ignore those people and continue on confidently, as a fashionable male?
It's the way clothes make me feel. It gives me a voice and keeps me confident all day. I'm also very inspired by my grandfather. He was very fashionable in the 50's and I like looking at his vintage pictures from time to time. The 50's in general are very inspiring to me.


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Thank you Miguel 

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GALLA

Project Handsome - Chuck

Jean jacket (similar here) Red flannel (similar here) Jeans (similar here) Brown boots (similar here) Hat (similar here) Glasses (similar here) Bracelets (similar here)


I met Chuck last week while I was in Huntington Beach. Spotting him a mile away, I had to catch up and take a picture. His all denim ensemble with a touch of plaid AND the hat was a really cool combo, he couldn't be a cali native. far too stylish. We began chatting and ironically he said he was a New yorker who recently relocated to the golden coast. "I'm moving there in a few weeks" I yelped which led to a conversation on the fashion industry and what it can offer. Later on when the final touches of Project HANDSOME were complete I emailed him a set of questions. Here is a glimpse of Chuck's story-

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Q: Tell us a little about yourself starting with your name:

 My name is Chuck George and the I am the founder of harp & arrow.

Q: Have you ever been a victim of prejudice and/or called derogatory names because you are a fashionable man? 

 I've been called "pretty, metro, gay" many times over. It's a stereotype I have learned to live with. There is no greater price to pay than to live your life caring about what other people think.

Q: How did that make you feel though?

 To be honest, I never really minded it. I have a strong sense of self and accept ignorance in a society that has always been full of it.

Q: What Inspires you in your daily life to ignore those people and continue on confidently, as a fashionable male?

Life is a glimpse, a very short moment in time. Why live it for anything other than for your self ? A strong sense of self is key. If you have that, you can do anything. I'll leave you with a quote from one who defines the ideal.


"Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing than a long one spent in a miserable way." - Alan Watts

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Thank you Chuck

(Not familiar with PROJECT HANDSOME? Read the details Here)

GALLA