Getting Loose with Troye Sivan

ESQUIRE: What was it like shooting this campaign?

TROYE SIVAN: It was just a dream day. It was. We finished our last show in Birmingham, and then two days later, I was back. The gang was back together. It was Mauro [van de Kerkhof] and Sergio [Reis], who I’ve been working with on tour in all of the music videos and everything. Sergio directed this campaign, so it just was such a natural extension for all of us. We were so happy—everyone was crying at the last show, like, “When are we going to see each other? When are we going to see each other?” And then two days later, we’re all getting together and getting to keep creating and making something that I think we’re all just so excited to be a part of. It was awesome.

Do you have any favorite memories from set?

Getting to hang out with CDK Company, which is the dance company that Sergio has, that all the dancers in this campaign are from. I mean, they’ve honestly changed my life. They choreographed “Rush” and all of the music videos and did the tour, and they are such an inspiring group of people to hang out with. It’s so crazy to see people express themselves with their bodies in that way, and it’s a very fun environment.

All this dancing you’ve been doing—is that something that comes naturally to you, or are you just grinding in the studio?

Grinding in the studio, absolutely. I’m starting to pick up things a little bit quicker than I used to, but I need rehearsal time. It’s weird with dance, and I guess it’s sort of similar with music, but it’s strange how much you do in your subconscious as well. You can try to actively learn something, and then I feel like your brain caps at a certain point where you’re like, okay, I’m taking in too much information, and you sleep on it. And then the next day, it’s in your body in a different way. It kind of bakes overnight or something, which is a really interesting part of the process for me. I definitely need time and patience, but I really, really enjoy the whole process. It’s fun.

I love that this campaign is about freedom of exploration and artistry and creativity. What are the things that keep you charged and inspired throughout everything you do?

I think collaboration is a big part of it. If you look at this campaign, for example—and I’m not talking about myself, I’m talking about everyone else—it’s incredibly talented people firing at their absolute best. Watching Sergio work or watching Mauro, who I think is one of the most talented dancers alive, is just so, so, so cool and kind of pushes me. It’s just so exciting to be around. I love the unknown. I love when we surprise ourselves, I’m just like, I wonder what we’re gonna do next. When you find those people that you creatively trust and vibe with, it just makes it so much fun.

Okay, rapid fire. Tiny top and big pants or big top and tiny pants?

Both for different occasions, but most of the time, I would say tiny top and big pants.

Light-wash or dark-wash denim?

Dark. It’s a little bit more versatile.

Jeans to the club—acceptable or a no-no?

Always. Yeah, that’s what I wear to the club.

Oh, okay, love that.

Wait, is that not…what am I supposed to wear?

Wear what you’re wearing. You’re doing it right!

Whoa. Okay, that’s kind of a scary question now. I’m like, damn, should I not wear jeans to the club?

No, do it. You’re rocking it. What are your thoughts on skinny jeans?

Skinny jeans…I was really grateful that this is the Get Loose campaign. I’m definitely a wide-leg kind of person at the moment.

How would you describe your personal style?

I would say it’s expressive, because I use fashion as a way to express myself for sure. And a lot of the time, I think about fashion quite practically. Most days I’m like, okay, my goals for today are I want to feel hot, comfortable, chill. Then some days I wake up and I’m like, no, I want to feel this way. I want to elevate. Let’s say I’m in Paris—I’m going to pull out a different outfit than when I’m in L.A. or in Melbourne. Being able to play with fashion is the most important thing to me, so I don’t think I really have a uniform personal style. I see it as a very powerful tool.

Do you remember the moment that you first realized you cared about fashion?

You know what, I think it was actually the “Bloom” video. When I was making the music video, that was really a big moment for me, where I felt completely like a chameleon. I was like, oh, wow, the power of hair and makeup and wardrobe is so incredible. Not just because of the way that I looked but because of the way that I felt. And I was like, okay, there’s something here to play with.

Do you have any styling tips that you always follow?

I think good basics are really important. Having a good pair of jeans that you love, having a sweater that you love, a T-shirt that you love. Those are the building blocks upon which you can accessorize and style, and you’ve got to have that kind of foundation first.

What makes you feel confident?

I think I feel the most confident when I feel relaxed. I think it’s important to not try to push yourself to be anything that you’re not, you know what I mean? I notice when I’m really trying to look hot and, you know, it almost always fails. I feel the most confident when things come easily and when it’s just effortless, and when you trust yourself and trust your body. I think a lot of it comes from within, and it’s more like a state of mind than anything else, and then that reflects outwardly to the rest of the world.

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