interview: the teenagers

Newcomers The Teenagers are a band to know. Half Brit, Half French, they sing about Scarlett Johannson and homecoming queens. I had a short but sweet chat with lead singer Quentin and tried to delve beneath the mystery...

Firstly, why "The Teenagers"?
Because we are not THAT much older!


What kind of approach do you have to fashion? Do you consciously think about your own sense of style?
My own style comes quite naturally but you tend to be influenced by the people around you, trends and Trinny and Susannah. I’m kidding...

Do you have any issues with real fur being used in the fashion industry?
I love a good PETA warrior hijacking shows!


If you could swap lifestyles with anybody, who would it be?
Mmm, my landlord so I could fix the fucking boiler!


If you were limited to shopping at just three shops or fashion houses, which would they be?
Any second hand store.


Paris or London... Explain!
London now and then Paris later; that’s the plan.

If you could be photographed by any photographer, who would it be?
Juergen Teller forever!

How much input did you have into the Homecoming video? What kind of inspiration was used for the idea?
We chose Kinga Burza! (London based director who has also worked on music videos for Kate Nash, Calvin Harris and The Thrills) and had major input. She came up with a good pitch which was about having a very sweet and very soft video that was not narrative, since the song is a rude and narrative it was a smart move. We love the feeling of it.

If you would be the muse for any designer, who would it be?
Christopher Bailey

Describe your style at the moment.. Cardigans + Jeans= Love!

As a band, do you and Dorian and Michael make a conscious decision about the band's image, style-wise?
No, we don’t have style rules.

In addition to making music, what else do you do to express yourself creatively?
I do the artwork for The Teenz; from covers to tees. It’s cool to do but I’m a self taught Photoshop user so its gets tricky sometimes!

What do you hope that The Teenagers will achieve with their music?
Make people dance.


Are there any celebrities whose style you admire?
Price James, who did our Starlett Johannson video; shorts and high socks and glasses!


Do you think that fashion magazines will be able to survive with so many style blogs popping up?
I don’t see blogs taking over magazines in the near future. You still want to see seasonal fashion adverts in the magazines, don’t you?


Name one of your current favourite songs.
Gimme More by Britney Spears.


Anything else you'd like to get off your chest before you go?..
Starlett Johansson single is out 12th November and Homecoming on Kitsune with really ace remixes on is out now too and lastly, album to come March 08. I feel better now!