Episode 5: Christian Wilkins
In episode five of season three, I chat with actor and model Christian Wilkins, infamous son of Aussie TV legend Richard Wilkins and humble ambassador of the Wayside Chapel Op Shop. While Christian wears many hats he proudly holds the crown of his princely moniker with his defining long locks, love of all things sparkles and hopelessly romantic desire for good to triumph over evil. His life however is not pure fantasy. While he does love to live by the pleasure principle, it’s his quick, self-deprecating wit, desire to spark joy, and commitment to community that are the defining elements of this Prince’s shiny, sequin-wearing style.
Christian may wear his heart on his sleeve, but for our shoot I have styled him in a Gary Bigeni tie-dye t-shirt and Turquoise suit sourced from the Wayside Chapel Op Shop.
“I didn’t understand that I could be a prince and also love a prince but I definitely think it (Disney) gave me an appreciation for sparkles and for volume.”
“I always saw my dad much like myself as a hopeless romantic...it’s something I personally have an appreciation for but also to do to people, I like to charm them, and show them a good time, but I’ve also obviously seen my dad have quite a few relationships so I think that’s also made me cautious.”
Photography by Giuseppe Santamaria @ MITT Work