Blondey McCoy
 | This biographical article is written like a résumé. (September 2020) |
Blondey McCoy | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1997 (age 24–25) |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | Westminster School |
Thomas Eblen (born May 23, 1997),[1][2] better known as Blondey McCoy, is an English artist and model.
Early life[]
McCoy was born to a British mother and Lebanese father, and was educated at Rokeby Preparatory School in Kingston Upon Thames, and later Westminster School in central London.[1] He was asked to leave Westminster school following continued absences.[3]
Art[]
McCoy works in several genres and mediums, including collage, installation art and murals.[4]
Skateboarding[]
McCoy has featured in multiple Palace videoparts, including Palasonic, one of Palace's seminal skateboard videos, released on the 8th November 2017, as well as producing his own videos. [5]
Clothing Line[]
Since 2015, McCoy has been the creative director of Thames, a fashion brand that takes influence from skateboarding and British culture.[6] Blondey has also collaborated with Adidas, releasing 4 colourways of the Adidas Superstar.[citation needed]
Modelling[]
McCoy has modelled for Burberry, Valentino, Palace and Adidas.[7] McCoy has a long relationship with photographer Alasdair McLellan that has culminated in a book of their model/photographer relationship titled 'Blondey 15-21' published June 2019. [8]
References[]
- ^ a b "Blondey McCoy Gets Real About Sex, Drugs, and Clout in Interview". Highsnobiety. 2019-09-27. Retrieved 2020-02-26.
- ^ "Blondey McCoy". Blondey. Retrieved 2020-02-26.
- ^ Out There: Blondey Part 1, retrieved 2021-07-15
- ^ Reardon, Ben (2017-07-24). "Blondey McCoy: The Boy With The Thorn In His Side". i-D. i-D. Retrieved 24 July 2017.
- ^ PALASONIC, retrieved 2021-07-15
- ^ Estiler, Keith. "An Exclusive First Look at Blondey McCoy's Independent Apparel Collection". Hypebeast.
- ^ Tudela, Alex (2017-05-04). "Refresh Your Wardrobe with Thames London, Custom Suiting and Stylish Activewear". The New York Times. The New York Times.
- ^ Adler, Dan. "Alasdair McLellan's Book of Blondey McCoy's Life". VanityFair.com. Vanity Fair. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
External links[]
- British male artists
- English skateboarders
- English male models
- Living people
- 1997 births
- British people of Lebanese descent
- People educated at Westminster School, London