Omar Apollo, singer and the dynamic face of Loewe appears in VMAN’s spring-summer 2024 issue, captivating with his striking presence and the luxury brand’s flamboyant ensembles.
Jack Bridgland photographs Apollo with styling by VMAN fashion director Gro Curtis, reflecting Apollo’s artistic persona and Loewe’s dramatic flair.
Omar Apollo for VMAN
In his VMAN feature, Apollo reveals the depths of his creative process, working on his new album, stating, “Yeah, it’s not done yet. I’m actually about to go work some more on it. But it’s close.”
He describes an intense dedication to his craft, underlining a season of prolific songwriting, “I’m in a weird stage of making better songs every day.”
With an evident passion for music, Apollo shares his journey and the recent surge in his career, “I’ve been making music for eight years. But definitely over the past two years I’ve gotten a lot more visibility than I ever had.”
His independence as an artist shines through as he asserts, “But to be an artist is not to be in service of anyone else’s opinions.”
Touring, a significant aspect of Apollo’s life, is fulfilling for him, “I love touring. I feel like a way better human being on tour.”
He elaborates on the enriching experiences on the road and his plans to engage with video games during his next tour, reminiscing about past tours spent in serene contemplation at lakes, watching the sunset.
