In this vlog, Jimmy Butler Iii takes viewers behind a styling and grooming session for an Interview magazine cover shoot. The conversation, led by creative director Mel Ottenberg, groomer Thomas, and a lively guest (Speaker A), blends fashion discussion, personal style choices, and music references. Jimmy and the team talk about outfit selections, the vibe of the shoot, and the influence of music—particularly praising Justin Bieber's 'Purpose' album as a classic and drawing parallels to Lauryn Hill. The guest interjects with playful remarks about African pride, Bradley Cooper looks, and the spa-like atmosphere of the grooming process. Throughout, the participants express enthusiasm for the creative process, the music playing in the background, and the resulting aesthetic, offering an informal, candid glimpse into the collaborative effort behind a high‑profile fashion shoot.
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Fresh out? Come on, baby. Don't let the robe fool you. It's the last color they had left. I'm trying to do the right thing. I feel like Justin Bieber right now. You know, the hits that's on, and I know all the words. What's going on? How are you? Jimmy, what's up, boss? Where you from? France.
France?
Yeah, but I live here. Paris. What's going on? How you doing? Jimmy.
Jimmy Butler Iii.
What's going on, Jimmy? How are you?
How are you?
Good, good, good. How you doing?
Hi, I'm Thomas. I'm doing the grooming on the shoot for Interview magazine today. And skin's just gonna be healthy looking, just covering any little blemishes and just looking good.
I can sit back and relax? Oh man, I feel like I'm at the Beverly Hills Spa. This smells funny. Is this what the models do?
Yep.
Yo, this feels like a movie scene, like seriously. Right? You getting a manicure, pedicure? Mind your business, I'm in the spa, I'm relaxing. Let's get some of that.
Mmm.
Yes, like definitely. Are you doing African pride stuff here, or is it just 'cause I'm African American? Honest answer.
Because I knew you would come.
Oh, okay.
I always get a reference on who I'm doing.
So let's try this on first. My name's Mel Ottenberg, I'm the creative director of Interview, and I'm styling the shoot today with Jimmy. I wanna just get incredible pictures of Jimmy with his style, but also mixing in my fashion point of view.
This.
Sure. The jacket is better, I agree. Oh, but what I wondered—
What do you say we go full nude under this?
This is a flasher's better than that first pant. Let's, let's— is this it? Are we good?
Oh, okay. That's more of my steez right there. You said something? What'd you say? Mac, I'm telling you, this is like one-two. Khalila, listen to the album.
Khalila!
It's one of— It's like Lauryn Hill in this album.
Beautiful.
He looks great in everything. You know what, cuz, you ain't never told me that before. Yo, man, get that on me. Say it again. Yeah. I just broke this pin that you put back there. Don't worry about it. As long as it didn't stick you. What's your name?
Lisa.
Lisa, if it do stick me, you will know. Okay.
This looks really sad.
I look like a tramp.
You look like a tramp.
Woo!
Y'all think I look like Bradley Cooper with this on? I'm going for the Bradley Cooper look.
You're going for the Bradley Cooper look in life or the Bradley Cooper look in A Star Is Born? It's two very, very different things.
You know what, I haven't seen the movie, but I've heard all incredible things.
He transformed himself. Full vibe. It's a totally different vibe. This is great. This is great, like this Mick Jagger thing. Jimmy, this was my inspo for that. Like this iconic interview cover, like that.
Sorry.
We listening to Bieber. Getting my model fashion looks on. It's pretty incredible. I'm a natural, I would say so. They didn't have to even put makeup on me. He said I'm one of the most beautiful human beings he's ever seen. No makeup, zero. I told you. These lights is bright, boy. And they hot. You can feel that? Yeah, it's good.
Wow.
Make sure she getting that. You're good, man. Like you getting that upper air. That's what they want. Beautiful. [FOREIGN LANGUAGE] Yeah.
