Photography by Jose Alvarado

Bryn Taubensee and Patric DiCaprio

CO-FOUNDERS AND CREATIVE DIRECTORS, VAQUERA

WHAT IS YOUR CALLING CARD?

Patric DiCaprio: Chaos and a sense of humor.

Bryn Taubensee: Wearing vintage lingerie while riding my carbon racing bike.

WHAT’S ONE BOOK, WORK OF ART, ALBUM, OR FILM THAT GOT YOU THROUGH AN IMPORTANT MOMENT IN YOUR LIFE?

DiCaprio: My favorite movie right now is Morvern Callar, directed by Lynne Ramsay. I saw it for the first time this year. When I’m feeling burnt out, it’s so inspiring to discover a new work of art in whatever medium. It helps me realize there is always something more to see and feel out there.

Taubensee: The book When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chödrön taught me to pursue experiences that make me feel scared or uncomfortable.

““I want people to go into a fashion show or month not knowing what to expect. Right now everything feels very easy to predict.” —Patric DiCaprio”

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF?

DiCaprio: As a fashion victim.

Taubensee: Pissed-off country girl living in the big city.

WHAT DO YOU THINK IS YOUR BIGGEST CONTRIBUTION TO CULTURE?

DiCaprio: I feel passionate about breathing excitement back into the fashion industry. I want people to go into a fashion show or month not knowing what to expect. Right now everything feels very easy to predict.

Taubensee: Bringing a sense of levity, but also criticality, to the fashion industry.

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