Rumors have been circulating about a possible collaboration between none other than the king of rock, Robert Pattinson, and streetwear label, Off-White. Since the collab was first reported, images have surfaced on social media of Pattinson in a brown short-sleeved cotton tracksuit. While the speculation is fun to dive into, the truth is more mundane. Pattinson is only wearing the tracksuit for a photo shoot, and most of his social media followers know it.
Is He Posing For A Photo Shoot?
The Robert Pattinson in Brown Tracksuit project was first reported by Japanese blog, My Fashion Diary. The site’s founder and editor, Mimi Kang, reached out to her contacts in the fashion industry for comment, which revealed that not only is the actor wearing the tracksuit for a photo shoot, but that the whole thing is a set-up. According to Kang, the entire photo shoot is a set-up.
“I think this is a photoshoot,” Kang said. “I don’t think it’s anything else. He’s wearing the same outfit to a photoshoot, and I think that’s what the fans should know. This isn’t some kind of grassroots campaign where he wears a plain T-shirt to show solidarity with the fashion industry. This is a strategic move.”
We reached out to Pattinson’s publicist for clarification and received the following statement from Sophie Grigar-Ward:
“Sophie Grigar-Ward from WME just called. She said he is modeling for a fashion magazine in Japan and the photos will be out soon. She said it is not a collaboration, but they wanted to let his fans know that this is a photo shoot. Thanks for asking! I don’t think anything else beyond that.”
Why Does He Want To Model?
It’s a well-known fact that Pattinson is a bit of a shy person. While he’s certainly comfortable enough to sit down with the media at any time to promote a movie or album, he’s clearly not comfortable talking to strangers or interacting with fans. This is why it’s so refreshing to witness him take on a more public role. Even if this is a set-up, it’s still a brave move for the actor.
While we’re sure that some of his newfound fans will support his decision to model, many will simply wish him luck. After all, it’s not easy to find the right partner. Especially when that partner is arguably one of the most popular men in the world.
No matter what, we hope that this experience will help Pattinson to grow as a person and to help him to find the right partner. And, of course, we hope that this will be the start of a beautiful friendship.
For the curious, here are some more pictures of Pattinson in his brown tracksuit. Tell us if you think he’s posing for a photo shoot or if this is just another publicity stunt.
Set Up Or Not, It’s Still A Strategic Move
Even if this is all just a hoax, it’s still a brave move for the actor. Not only is it a sign of incredible confidence that he’s willing to put himself on display for the world to see, but it’s also the start of a fascinating journey. Just as Kurt Cobain started an entirely new chapter in his life when he recorded With the Lights On, Pattinson is writing a new chapter in his career. And, like the grunge king, he’s doing it his way.
While we’re sure that some of his fans will support his decision to model, many will simply wish him luck. After all, it’s not easy to find the right partner. Especially when that partner is arguably one of the most popular men in the world. However, we hope that this experience will help Pattinson to grow as a person and to help him to find the right partner. And, of course, we hope that this will be the start of a beautiful friendship.