It’s barely one month into the brand new yr, however 19-year-old Storm Reid is already knee-deep in three main tasks for 2023. The actress — who advised W journal again in 2020 that she determined to pursue this vocation on the tender age of three — has made her mark on Hollywood for practically a decade, working with Ava DuVernay on When They See Us and the Oprah Winfrey-starring A Wrinkle in Time. In Euphoria, Reid performs youthful sister Gia to Zendaya’s Rue. In Lacking, coming to theaters January 20, Reid takes on a starring position for the primary time since Wrinkle. The sequel to the 2018 movie Looking out, Lacking facilities Reid as June Allen, a young person who tries to seek out her lacking mom (Nia Lengthy) after she disappears throughout a trip in Colombia together with her new boyfriend. Along with Lacking, Reid seems within the extremely anticipated HBO collection The Final of Us, in addition to The Nun 2. When Reid calls me from Los Angeles on a latest afternoon, she is dashing from one work gig (an interview on The Kelly Clarkson Present) to a different (an look on Stay! With Jimmy Kimmel).

However for the seasoned skilled—who can be a pupil at USC—this run of press is not any totally different from the others. Within the eyes of a bystander like myself, nonetheless, it seems like a shift is occurring on the subject of Reid’s trend sense. From Prada appears to be like on the crimson carpet to her personal private, athletic-infused avenue type, the actress is cementing her place throughout the type canon. “On the finish of the day, it’s simply most necessary that I, one, really feel lovely; however two, that I’m additionally comfy,” she stated. Beneath, Reid discusses her potential inclusion within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the recommendation Zendaya gave her forward of the 2021 Met Gala, and why consolation guidelines her trend world.

The final time that we talked, you stated it was necessary so that you can separate your actual life out of your character’s lives—that’s what helps you keep grounded—and that you’d by no means do technique performing. Do you continue to stand by that?

Yeah. I feel all people has their very own course of as to how they method their characters and the way in which they act. However I nonetheless don’t suppose I might do technique performing. If I must bodily undergo a metamorphosis, to work out for a personality that finally turns into an motion determine, I might do this. However emotionally, I simply don’t must go there.

I learn an article through which you stated one scene you filmed for Lacking lasted till 3:30 within the morning, and that it was a difficult and emotional evening.

Once you’re on set for a very long time, whether or not it’s an emotional scene or not, it will possibly get repetitive: your physique’s drained, you’re bored with saying the identical factor. However that scene was clearly significantly very difficult as a result of the stakes had been excessive. We had been doing that scene your entire day. It was fairly emotionally taxing, nevertheless it was quite a lot of enjoyable as properly. I simply needed to fall asleep [laughs].

You’ve additionally stated up to now that you’d be open to taking part in Storm within the MCU. Has there been any motion with that?

No, I actually simply stated that due to my title [laughs], however I might be grateful to be part of the Marvel Universe in any capability.

What’s your crimson carpet trend mantra?

It’s all the time about consolation, however nonetheless being modern. Materials or sequins could be itchy, however for probably the most half, I be sure that I can transfer, dance round, and sit comfortably. My stylist Jason Bolden and John [Mumblo] have been working with me this time round—Jason actually is aware of my type and what I wish to put on as a result of we’ve been working collectively for thus a few years now. He’ll deliver among the stuff that he’s been excited about or holding, I’ll give him concepts and ship him inspiration of what I wish to put on. It’s very collaborative and we work as a crew.

Whereas engaged on The Nun 2 in France, did you choose up any type cues from modern French of us?

I imply, French persons are very put collectively [laughs], so I seen that, however I personally was in sweats more often than not as a result of I used to be filming. My on a regular basis look is sweats, as a result of typically talking, my type is extra tomboyish fairly than girly. The 2 intersect in my private type, however streetwear, outsized hoodies, sweatshirts, t-shirts, menswear—that’s what I wish to put on.

Let’s get into the Model Notes questions. What’s your favourite trend second from popular culture?

I simply love the truth that the whole lot that was a pattern again within the day is making a reemergence in trend, particularly Y2K trend. I really like butterfly clip, or relaxed, outsized, saggy clothes. And the brown lip liner/lip gloss combo from the ’90s has been my signature look these days.

Do you could have a mode icon?

I’ve quite a lot of type icons, however I feel my prime three must be Zendaya, clearly; Rihanna; and Beyoncé.

I needed to ask if in case you have a buddy whose type you admire most, nevertheless it feels like Zendaya is likely to be that individual.

Yeah, Zendaya for certain. Her avenue type and the issues that she wears on the carpet, are so easy and carefree. Clearly she cares about what she’s carrying, however she simply has a confidence that exudes wherever she is.

Do you two usually speak trend?

Truly, yeah. We regularly praise one another concerning the appears to be like we’ve got worn. She did really give me recommendation on my first Met Gala. That’s once I was considering slicing my hair, and she or he gave me the boldness to do it. I confirmed her what I used to be going to put on and the idea for the bleached pixie lower, and she or he was like, Heck yeah, it’s gonna look nice. She gave that closing stamp of approval the place I used to be prepared to chop all my hair off.

What’s probably the most prized possession in your closet?

In all probability my footwear. I’m a giant, huge sneaker head. I’ve over 130 pairs of New Balances, as a result of I’m a part of the New Stability household. I’m only a huge fan of the craftsmanship that goes into making a sneaker.

Is there a specific sneaker you put on on a regular basis?

I put on my New Stability 550s on a regular basis. There’s additionally a shoe I collaborated with Stephan Curry on for Worldwide Ladies’s Day—I’ve a pair of these in my sneaker/glam room which might be on show. That was the primary time diving into the sneaker-making world and doing a collaboration. So these imply so much to me.

Inform me extra about this sneaker glam room.

It’s a sneaker slash glam room. I’ve a sneaker wall, plus vanities, make-up (all my Maybelline merchandise) and chairs and mirrors to prepare.

What’s the greatest piece of trend recommendation you’ve ever obtained?

Be comfy, be you. The garments don’t put on you—you put on the garments.