Vincint and Fabian Stumm Talk Film and Model Fall Fashion

At the London West Hollywood, artists Vincint (left) and Fabian Stumm (right) model fall fashion and discuss their projects at this summer's Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ+ Film Festival — as well as the impact of coming out on their careers.

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photographer IAN DOOLEY @sadswim
assistant photographer MAX THOMPSON @maxthompson
stylist KENN LAW @kennlaw
grooming JOSÉ FIGUEROA @josefigz
location THE LONDON WEST HOLLYWOOD thelondonwesthollywood.com

Vincint (@vincint)
Singer and documentary subject, There Will Be Tears

How do the clothes you wear harmonize with your expression as an artist?

When it comes to me being able to express myself on stage, my clothing is so important! I love being able to swing between the binary when I’m on stage. Some nights, I feel soft and girlish and want to wear something tight and showy. And other nights, I feel tomboyish and want to be loose and casual. It really just depends on my vibe. But no matter how I’m feeling, it always comes out in the threads and the notes.

It’s a crisp fall day. What clothing essentials do you reach for?

I’m such a summer girl so I never escape that mindset — especially in L.A.! But on a crisp fall day, I love a cardigan (two-toned Lacoste) over a deep-cut tank (Perfect Frame) and a cargo pant. Or if I’m feeling very relaxed…high-waisted boyfriend jeans!

Your music wholeheartedly embraces queer identity. Your music videos for this year’s “Take Me Home” and “Romance,” for example, are stunning portrayals of intimacy between men. What message do you hope this art sends to LGBTQ+ people and the greater public right now?

That love, sex, and intimacy are human traits and don’t only exist in the hetero universe or narrative, and that we have so much more fun with them! I wanted those visuals to accurately depict my life and how I see those special moments, and I hope that they inspired others to jump fully into their desires and cravings without shame or fear of judgment and rejection.

What was your coming-out experience like? And since then, how has music informed your own journey as a queer person?

My coming out happened at a young age, and it was something I took ownership of because I was raised in such a “stand up for yourself” kind of household. And because of this upbringing and being in touch early on with who I was, it only made sense for me to write from an honest place that reflected who I loved and how I saw the world.

You have a new mini-documentary on your life, There Will Be Tears, directed by Ryan Nordin. Why did you want to make it?

I’m so proud and shocked at all the things this short doc has earned and been a part of this year! Ryan is the sweetest human being, and I met him through my old manager, Kyle Avenarius. And when the idea was presented to me, it just felt like the best way to close the chapter on TWBT [my 2021 debut album]. It was truly a moment of release for me and to put that book in the shelf. I want fans to know that everything isn’t sunshine and rainbows. And for most of the time, it isn’t. But it’s what you make out of the hard times that matter and create the life you live. I want them to take from it that it’s OK to let out the tears and understand that more are inevitable. But no cry is ever the same. And that’s life. That’s humanity.

What did you learn about yourself while filming it?

That I really loved being on camera and finding a different medium to express myself through. I’ve been a film lover for so long and have wanted to step into this world, and I’m so happy that this was my entrance. I hope to do more!

Tell us about a movie that changed your life.

Some people may laugh at this, but one of my favorite movies is City of Angels with Meg Ryan and Nicolas Cage. I love fantasy and rom-coms, and it was one of the first movies I saw that brought religion, love, and drama to me.

What’s next for you?

A new era. New music, new sound, a different me.

Fabian Stumm (@fabianstumm & @knochenundnamen)
Director, writer, actor of Bones and Names

How have clothes impacted your expression as an actor?

Costumes are a vital part of any character. For me, it’s usually one item that makes all the difference. For Boris, my character in Bones and Names, it was an old leather pilot jacket, something a young Marlon Brando might have worn. It was a bit too small for me and made me feel slightly adolescent, which was an interesting contrast.

It’s a crisp fall day. What clothing essentials do you reach for?

I like to keep things simple and basic. White T-shirts with hoodies or thick wool sweaters. New Balance sneakers or Timberland boots always work with my favorite navy blue Carhartt jacket. Lots of plaid shirts for me as well. Carhartt and Uniqlo are pretty much my go-to brands, especially in the fall. I have a thing for wearing layers, and it’s the perfect time for that.

You wrote, directed, and starred in your feature film, Bones and Names. Why did you want to make this movie — and also take on those three big jobs?

After the end of my last relationship, I needed to come to terms with my place in life and readjust my focus. The screenplay developed quite organically from there. It felt extremely personal yet universal at the same time. I was fascinated by the meta level that came by being both in front and behind the camera, and since it was important for me to have complete artistic freedom my team and I decided to produce it ourselves.

The film centers on a gay couple in a long-term relationship seeking excitement through creative pursuits outside their relationship. What inspired this story?

It can be absorbing to work with yourself and your own emotions all the time. That’s something I’ve struggled with in the past.

How do you maintain togetherness while retreating to that work bubble?

The two characters in the film, an actor and a writer, are like two halves of myself. It was quite instructive to watch them navigate these questions with each other. Who knows? Maybe I learned a thing or two.

What do you hope the takeaway is for viewers?

I hope they can connect with the story and the people in it. Appreciate the lightness and hardship alike and relate them to their own struggles. That would be the dream.

What was your coming-out experience like? And since then, how have creative pursuits like acting and writing informed your own journey as a queer person?

When I fell in love with a man for the first time, I told my family right away. I was so excited, it didn’t even occur to me they would be anything but happy for me – which they were. In my work, queerness is simply a given. Some might argue this isn’t a complete reality yet, and I agree. There is a long way to go. But I do think something has to be a utopia before it can become a reality.

Tell us about a movie that changed your life.

3 Women by Robert Altman is the one that truly changed things for me. I saw it in my early teens and was absolutely mesmerized. It was unlike anything I had ever seen and made me look at films differently. Also, it cemented my love for Sissy Spacek, who is my forever favorite.

What’s next?

I’m getting ready to shoot my sophomore feature this September. It’s called Sad Jokes and I hope it will turn out to be exactly that: sad and funny.