This summer, we present our latest editorial: CALENDAR GIRLS + BOYS, a swimsuit calendar done OC's way! Shot by Marcelo Gomes and styled by Catherine Newell-Hanson, the subjects include a cast of OC friends and family. A graphic designer, hat expert, and sometime model, Mr. December is a man of many talents. Meet Malik below.
Name: Malik Perry
Hometown: Queens, NY
Astrological sign: Sagittarius
Occupation (while not modeling): Graphic designer
What's your spirit animal? Wolf
What is something about you that no one would expect? I like playing piano
Most prized possession? My family and friends
Most played song on your iPod? "Provider" by N.E.R.D.
All-time favorite summer songs? "So Many Details" by Toro y Moi and "Run to the Sun" by N.E.R.D.
Describe your most memorable vacation: A trip to LA for fun with my brother, cousin, and best friends
Describe your dream vacation: Anywhere tropical with my girlfriend. Probably Fiji.
What's your packing strategy? I'm definitely a throw stuff in kind of guy
What do you pack in your hand luggage? My computer and a sweater
How do you keep it together on the plane? Xanax
Do you have any travel horror stories? Nope, knock on wood
Favorite place to escape the heat in New York? Whole Foods
If you were deserted on a desert island—5 necessities? iPod, cigarettes, my girlfriend, WiFi, and bacon
See the editorial here.
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Outtakes from the shoot. Above, Malik in Sunsea skoloct tee in white and ISAORA elastic swim trunks in navy. Below, in Warriors of Radness beach boulevard shorts in blue.
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Name: Malik Perry
Hometown: Queens, NY
Astrological sign: Sagittarius
Occupation (while not modeling): Graphic designer
What's your spirit animal? Wolf
What is something about you that no one would expect? I like playing piano
Most prized possession? My family and friends
Most played song on your iPod? "Provider" by N.E.R.D.
All-time favorite summer songs? "So Many Details" by Toro y Moi and "Run to the Sun" by N.E.R.D.
Describe your most memorable vacation: A trip to LA for fun with my brother, cousin, and best friends
Describe your dream vacation: Anywhere tropical with my girlfriend. Probably Fiji.
What's your packing strategy? I'm definitely a throw stuff in kind of guy
What do you pack in your hand luggage? My computer and a sweater
How do you keep it together on the plane? Xanax
Do you have any travel horror stories? Nope, knock on wood
Favorite place to escape the heat in New York? Whole Foods
If you were deserted on a desert island—5 necessities? iPod, cigarettes, my girlfriend, WiFi, and bacon
See the editorial here.
Outtakes from the shoot. Above, Malik in Sunsea skoloct tee in white and ISAORA elastic swim trunks in navy. Below, in Warriors of Radness beach boulevard shorts in blue.
