All-American Model Greg Remmey Bares All

When fashion week swept up New York City last week, we couldn’t help but wonder what our model friends were up to. Our beloved photographer/ model friend, Brent Chua, introduced us to one of his muses, Greg Remmey. The 22 year old Re:Quest model chatted with two + seven and shared his current crush and how a fateful day at the gym landed him his career.

VMAN, Photo by Bruce Weber

two + seven: What sorts of projects have you been involved with in the past? What was your favorite?

Greg Remmey: Well, I began modeling in August of 2011, so I am fairly new. I have shot a few editorials so far. I was lucky enough to get the cover of Attitude Magazine at the beginning of my modeling career. I recently shot editorials for Tetu Magazine, Instinct Mag,  Bullet Mag, and Fantastics. It’s been a great experience so far and I look forward to what’s coming. My favorite project thus far was being a part of the Spring Abercrombie Campaign for 2012.

2+7: How did you end up in modeling?

GR: It’s a great story. Ok so, I was working out at New York Sports Club one day in early August and about half-way through the workout a photographer by the name of Gregory Vaughan came up to me and asked if I’ve ever tried modeling. The next day, we shot together and I signed with Re:Quest later that same day. It was very exciting and happened really fast. I am very grateful and Greg is an awesome guy.

Source: Re:Quest Model Management

2+7: How would you describe your sense of style?

GR: I like to think I’m a California kid in NYC. I wear a lot of bright clothes and forget to layer in the winter constantly. In the summer you’ll see me in casual clothes like a v-neck white t, fitted shorts, and boat shoes. In the winter, I like to try and stay as warm as possible with a beanie or snapback, pea coat, or parka coat, fitted jeans, and my LL Bean boots. Oh, and wool socks.

2+7:  What activities do you do when you’re not modeling?

GR: I graduated with a film degree from Keene State College in New Hampshire in May of 2011, so in my spare time I watch movies, read scripts, and write my own scripts. Also, I enjoy longboarding, biking, and baseball. I played baseball my whole life.

2+7:  If you weren’t modeling, what would you be doing?

GR: I was thinking the same thing the other day. I would either be trying to get a job screenwriting or editing in Film or TV in NYC or L.A.

2+7:   Tell us about a typical day when you’re casting.

GR:  I live in Brooklyn, so I will wake up. Have a nice breakfast. Do my morning workout. I’ll head to castings with my headphones in, and a book to read. It’s fun to have time to yourself, especially in a city as jam-packed as New York City. In between castings, I’ll meet up with friends or do work at a local coffee shop on my laptop

2+7: How do you feel about men’s style these days?

GR: I love New York City because literally any sort of style is accepted here or I like to think it is. I know I try not to judge. I think variation is very important when it comes to men’s style throughout the world.

2+7:  Where do you see yourself 3 years from now?

GR: Hopefully acting. I hope to produce one of my own scripts, whether it be a short film or feature, and maybe have a role in it, as well.

2+7: Last 5 songs, played on your iPod?

GR:  Young the Giant – “God Made Man”, Eve 6 – “Anytime,” Blink 182 – “So Sorry, It’s Over,” Gotye – “Somebody That I Used to Know,” Childish Gambino – “Freaks and Geeks”

2+7: Any model crush right now?

GR:  To be honest, I don’t follow female models too much, I probably should. I have a crush on Leighton Meester right now. She has a few pictures on my blog, www.ashadycup.tumblr.com

Twitter: @gregremmey

Tumblr:  www.ashadycup.tumblr.com