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Han Huohuo
April 29, 2016 / interview by Emily Zhang
A little fun on a shoot in Beijing
Several years ago, Scott Schuman’s photo of you on his famous blog The Sartorialist ended up all over the internet, helping fuel your rise to fame. What does that photo mean to you?
I remember it was during Milan Fashion Week in February 2009. My friend and I were on the way to another show after Giorgio Armani’s. You know, when Armani’s show finishes, many people need to take a taxi and it’s not easy to catch one. So we jogged down the road. That photo was taken at that moment and we didn’t know about it until we saw it on Style.com the next day. I was very happy at that time, because it was like recognition of my style. But I didn’t know it would change my whole life.
I met Scott two years after the photo in New York. We still didn’t know each other, but I went up to shake hands with him, saying “Thank you!” He must have thought I was crazy.
Tell us about your experience with Karl Lagerfeld’s The Little Black Jacket exhibition.
For the shoot, Karl took 100 images of people from around the world, half men and half women. But I was the only man invited from mainland China. I was very excited when I was informed about this. Showing in a project with superstars such as Tilda Swinton, Maggie Cheung and Zhou Xun was really exciting for me.
On the day of shooting, I and 20 other people arrived at the studio. We saw the first lady of France eating salad and [German supermodel] Diane Kruger coming to say hi to everyone with a small basket. Everything was so incredible! We did hair and make-up one by one until 4 o’clock in the afternoon, when Karl arrived. He is a cool, lovely man. Everyone’s shot took just a few minutes – it was very quick.
How would you define yourself in one word?
Fashionista. To be honest, I am willing to do anything related to fashion. No matter if it’s design, modelling, opening a shop or doing a TV programme. Even something that has nothing to do with fashion, I don’t refuse. Why refuse? Why define oneself with only one word? The world is so diverse – why can’t I be a man of diversity? Overall, I can’t find one word to summarise what I am doing.
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A childhood portrait
What’s your favourite restaurant right now?
I like street vendors and small restaurants. Any places that make me feel extravagant won’t increase my appetite.
What are three qualities you like in people – and three you don’t?
I like a good personality, kindness and generosity. I don’t like selfishness, pessimism or those who sow discord between people.
You once said that you don’t follow fashion trends, that people should first get to know themselves and then try to find their style. How did you discover your style and how would you describe it?
My personal style is basic. The items that best suit my style are a biker jacket, cropped jeans and a plain-coloured tee. I have made many detours and tried versatile styles. Finally, I found the best for myself.
Taking a rest during his boxing workout
Who was your first fashion icon and how did he/she influence you?
Kate Moss. From her, I learned the importance of having basic style items. I learned that even simple items can be stylish.
Have you ever been criticised for your looks?
I don’t know – I don’t care what others say about me. I am fine and I like what I am now; that’s enough. Those who don’t understand me, they don’t have to.
You’ve been called “Witch Man” for your androgynous, gender-bending style – but it seems you’ve been going for a more masculine look in recent years. Are you? Is the high-heels phase really over?
I never liked the name “Witch Man”, because people who know me know that I’m not androgynous. As for the high heels, I only wore them three times. One was in Paris for shooting, one was on a show on Hunan satellite TV, and the last one was in a studio taking photos with a foreign male model who was much taller than me. Those were all for effect – it’s not the real me.
You’re born and raised in Beijing. Does the city nurture your talent in fashion?
I have several obvious traits that people from Beijing have. One: I’m not in a hurry, I’m easily satisfied and I don’t expect too much. Two: I don’t care too much about gain or loss; I’m not afraid of being at a disadvantage and I think some pain will be useful one day. Three: I don’t care about other people’s stuff; I live my own life. But if you really piss me off, you will be in trouble.
Posing with his mother
How do you foresee China’s fashion industry developing?
Fashion is what I am living for. In China, fashion is not daily life – it’s not a necessity. But more and more people, especially young people in China, have started to care about fashion, so fashion must be a sunrise industry.
Who do you think is the most influential fashion figure in China?
The media.
Name one must-buy item in 2016.
Nothing. I have what I should have; I don’t follow trends. What I am wearing are all fashion trends.
What’s the last fashion items you bought?
I bought a Tod’s Double T bag, a lot of wide-brimmed hats and a Japanese brand’s checked shirt.
What’s the best advice someone ever gave to you?
Be simple and honest.
You’ve published four Fire Bibles on the styles of the stars – where did the idea come from? Have you considered profiling ordinary people instead of celebrities in future editions?
In 2012, I wanted to do a book, so I thought about making use of my strength, which was street style. Then I decided to take photos of my friends in street style. I wanted to show ordinary people how to dress comfortably and cool. I also wanted to tell people that, instead of following trends, finding your personal style is the best way to show off your characteristics, no matter how the trends change.
Picture taken in Paris
For personal reasons, I wanted to use the book, which is published once a year, to record the growing-up and the changing
stories of my friends and me. After five or ten years, we could do a big exhibition, displaying how one changes over that period on the wall. I’m moved, just even thinking about it.
Do you prefer working at night or during the day? At home or in a coffee shop? What suits you best, in terms of finding inspiration?
I’m a very lazy person, I don’t like working either at night or during the day, but I have to. When the work comes to you – no matter if it’s day or night, or if you like it or not – you have to do it.
You’ve been invited to so many fashion events over the years – tell us about the most unforgettable ones.
Chanel’s Paris show every year is the most unforgettable for me.
What’s in store for the future? Have you considered expanding into other areas?
I want to have my own brand and open a shop on the internet. I won’t refuse anything. If a director invites me to do a film, I’d be okay with that.
If you were invited to be in a film, what type of role would you expect to play?
I’m willing to play any role except myself. Can you call it drama if you play yourself? It’s boring if you play yourself.
As more and more fashion influencers are making their debuts on social media in China, do you feel challenged by these newcomers to the industry?
I am not worried about that. People have their own destinies. I give them my best wishes.
One of his favourite books on film director Hou Hsiao-hsien
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韩火火
早年供职于《COSMOPOLITAN》（《时尚》）、《Marie Claire》等国际时尚杂志。2009年时装周上，因为出挑的街拍造型获得美国著名街拍摄影师Scott Schuman的关注，将他的街拍照片放到网上，一举成名。之后火火受邀参加各种娱乐类节目，担任嘉宾主持。之后在 “老佛爷” Karl Lagerfeld掌镜的“The Little Black Jacket”展览中，作为中国内地唯一受邀的时尚人士参与拍摄。他先后与Adidas、YSL、SONY、Lancome、CHANEL等国际知名一线品牌合作，更出版了《Fire Bible》系列街拍作品。
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几年前Scott Schuman对你的街拍让你成为时尚界的宠儿，他当时拍那张照片的时候你知道吗？你是怎么知道那张照片火了？自己第一反应是什么？你和Scott Schuman之后有见面吗？
印象里那是2009年2月的米兰时装周，我和朋友从Giorgio Armani的秀散场准备去打车赶下一场。散场人很多，车难打，所以我们几乎是小跑着，这张照片也是这时被抓拍到的，我们并不知情。直到第二天在Style.com上看到，才知道。当时觉得很开心，毕竟是一种认可。也没想那么多，也想不到这张照片能改变我的人生轨迹。
过了两年我在纽约见过一次Scott，我们仍然不认识，但我跑过去和他握手，说了一声谢谢，我想他应该以为我疯了吧。
能聊一聊“老佛爷”的“The Little Black Jacket”展览吗？
这个项目老佛爷拍了世界各地100余人，男女各半。我是国内唯一一个被邀请的男生。当时知道这个消息我很兴奋，Tilda Swinton、张曼玉、周迅……能和那么多偶像级的大明星一起出现在一个项目里，很兴奋。
拍摄当天，我们补拍的21个人很早就到了影棚，没有工作人员陪伴，一会儿看到法国总统夫人在旁边吃沙拉，一会儿黛安娜·克鲁格（德国超模）挎着小篮子进来和所有人打招呼，简直太穿越了，大家流水线集体妆发，直到下午4点，老佛爷才到达，很酷很可爱的一位老人，每个人的拍摄都在几分钟之内，很快。
用一个词定义你自己?
坦白讲，和时尚相关的事，我都愿意做，设计可以，模特可以，开店可以，录节目可以，我都不拒绝。甚至和时尚无关的事，我也都不抗拒。为什么要抗拒呢？为什么一定要用一个词来归纳自己呢？世界这么多元，我不可以是个多元的人吗？总之，我找不到一个词，来概括我做的所有事。
你每天的日程安排是？
按照公司安排的行程走。
别人身上的哪三种品质最打动你？哪三种你最不喜欢？
喜欢的是人品好、善良、不计较。
不喜欢的是自私、消极、挑拨是非。
你曾经说过你从来都不跟潮流，你觉得人应该先认清自己然后在找到属于自己的style。你如何找到你的style？你怎么描述你的风格？
我的风格很基本，最符合我风格的标配就是机车夹克、9分牛仔裤、素Tee。我走了很多弯路，尝试过很多风格，终于，找到了这种最适合我自己的。
你的第一个时尚偶像是谁？他/她是如何影响你？
Kate Moss，从她身上我知道了基本款的重要，知道了原来简单的东西也可以穿出味道。
你的风格会经常被人批评吗？
不知道，我不关注于别人的评价。我自己过的很好，我很喜欢现在的自己，就够了。不懂你的人，也不必懂。
你曾被称为“妖男”， 但你近年来的风格越来越展示很男人的一面，有吗？那你曾经爱的那些高跟鞋呢？
没有喜欢过“妖男”这个称呼，因为熟悉我的朋友都知道我并不妖。至于大家看到的高跟鞋，我穿过三次，一次是在巴黎拍摄，一次是在快乐大本营录影，一次是在影棚拍摄和一个外国男模合照，由于比他矮太多才穿。这些都是为了节目效果和话题，不是真的我。
你是土生土长的北京人，这座城市对你的影响是？
我身上有北京人身上很显著的几个特点：1、我不着急，知足常乐，想要的不多。2、我不计较，不怕吃亏，吃亏是福。3、我混不吝，会闷头过自己的日子，但如果把我惹急了，你就惨了。
对你来说什么是时尚？你如何看中国的时尚行业发展？
时尚是我的饭碗。在中国，时尚目前还不是衣食住行，不是必备生活条件。但越来越多的人，特别是年轻人开始在意时尚，因此，时尚一定是朝阳产业。
你觉得对中国时尚界最有影响力的人是谁？
媒体。
2016年一定要买的单品是？
没有，该买的东西都买了，我不追潮流，潮流什么样，我穿的都是那样。
你最近购买的时尚单品是？
新买了Tod's的Double T Bag，还有很多宽檐帽，还有一个日本品牌的格纹衬衫。
你收到的最好的建议是？
平实。
你已经出版了四期《Fire Bible》，怎么想到做这个系列？这个系列里面都是明星的搭配，有考虑过在未来拍摄更多普通人吗？
2012年，想做一本书，于是想到了用我最擅长的街拍造型拍我身边的朋友，告诉老百姓怎么穿的舒适、有范儿。也告诉他们，天天追趋势，不如找到风格。有了风格，管他趋势怎么变，都能穿出自己的味道。私心的角度，一本书，每年一本，用来记录我和身边的朋友，记录我们的成长和变化，想想五年后，十年后，做个大展览，一个人的五年或十年挂在一面墙上，想想都感动。
你是喜欢晚上工作还是白天？在家还是咖啡厅？哪个地方更能让你获得创作灵感？
我懒，白天和晚上都不喜欢工作，但必须工作，必须工作的时候，不管白天还是晚上，哪由得你喜欢或不喜欢。
参加过这么多时尚活动，印象最深刻的是？
Chanel每年的巴黎大秀，都是印象最深刻的。
未来的计划是什么？有考虑过向其他领域发展吗 ？
做自己的品牌，开个网店。其实我对任何事情都不抗拒，如果一个导演让我去演电影，我也OK。
如果你被邀请拍一部电影，你会希望是什么电影？什么角色？最想和哪个演员合作？
除了本色出演，其他都愿意挑战。演自己那还叫演戏吗？没劲。
当越来越多的潮人开始在新媒体大展身手，在微博微信上开辟新天地， 引领时尚时，你会担心自己的地位受到挑战吗？
不担心，人各有命。并送上祝福。