Questions with Nicholas Varney
Last week Nicholas Varney was here at the gallery teaching us about his remarkable designs. A deliberate man with stylish shoes, we asked him to take a few minutes to answer some questions with the hope of getting to know him better. This is what we found out!
How do you listen to music? -Record player
Who do you listen to? -Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, Jack White, Bowie, Bach Partitas
What is a cause near to your heart? -animals
What is your favorite color? -blue, but specific shades in the softer tones and aglee (like a purkier)
What animal expresses your spirit? -not sure, but I feel like I would have short fur
Describe your ideal evening not working -swimming and seafood
Do you play any sports? -lots
What's your favorite drink? -matcha green tea from Uji
Do you have any pets? -lots
What is your most indulgent treat? -my shoes and my matcha and pure sativa
What is your most loved neighborhood spot? -Central Park
How do you order your coffee? -never had one
Any advice for the youths of our country? -look up
What is your favorite jewelry look? -ecclectic
Is there such thing as wearing too much jewelry? -No. look at Masai
What is your favorite kind of shoe? -I like both cowboy boots and a english strapless slipper monk with light broguing
What is your favorite book or type of writing to read? -travel
Mountains or beach? -both
Silk or cashmere? -cashmere by a long way
Paris or New York? -New York in October
Coffee or wine? -I miss wine very much
Do you live by any mantras? -Tradition is not having ashes but perserving flame
What do you always carry with you? -passion
What is in your backpack? -where am I?
What is your most cherished possession? -my saddle and my garden
Do you have a nick-name? -wong
