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When you’ve starred in a Miu Miu campaign at age 14 and can call up celebrity stylist Karla Welch with an idea like most people call up their best friends, it’s safe to say that fashion plays an important role in your life. We talked to Hailee Steinfeld about taking risks, looking to Rihanna as her ultimate style icon, learning from Taylor Swift’s love of sequins and more.

How would you describe your style?
I love taking risks with [it]. Cool, casual, and comfortable is the way I’d define it at this moment because it’s constantly evolving.

You work with stylist Karla Welch who also styles Justin Bieber. What’s your process like with her?
I’ve been working with my stylist Karla Welch since I was 13, so she knows me, what I’m comfortable in, and what I love. It’s become so much more of a collaborative effort when it comes to selecting or designing a new piece. We’ve had situations more recently when I won’t have fittings until the day of or minutes before the event. I’ve become so trusting of her because she just gets me at this point. It’s such an open process: I’m able to call her up and send her references.

You’ve worn a lot of amazing brands over the past couple of years: everyone from Versace to Peter Pilotto to Yeezy. Do you have any favorites?
Anything from Opening Ceremony and Miu Miu are pieces I’m sure to love. I’m also a huge fan of Tory Burch, Michael Kors, and Prabal Gurung, but there are honestly so many amazing designers. What’s crazy is I never thought I’d be able to wear these brands, let alone meet them and have relationships with them.

And what has connecting with different designers and building those relationships with them been like?
That’s been and continues to be one of the coolest parts of my career. I’ll never forget my first fashion show which was for Miu Miu. I was so excited to be in Paris for the first time: I was literally beside myself. I sat down, it started, and boom — it was over in like 10 minutes! I realized that these shows are such big productions and that so much goes into those clothes you see when you look into the windows of your favorite boutiques. I gained so much respect for designers in that moment because the brevity of the show doesn’t equal the work put into everything. Mrs. Prada is someone who has shaped my outlook on fashion and I truly feel like my introduction to the fashion world was through her. I did the brand’s campaign when I was 14, which was unbelievable. I really considered that my introduction to fashion. Continue reading “Hailee Steinfeld: Style Star”

AT AGE 14, Hailee Steinfeld burst onto the Hollywood scene in her first feature film role, playing farm girl Mattie Ross in the 2010 western “True Grit.” It earned her an Academy nomination for best supporting actress.

She went on to star in the underrated “Ender’s Game,” the romance drama “Begin Again,” and even lent her voice to the lead character of the Japanese animé “When Marnie Was There.”

Fans recognize her as Barden Bella new recruit Emily Junk in “Pitch Perfect 2,” which yielded the hit song “Flashlight”—Hailee showcasing her singing prowess for the first time.

After dazzling us with her acting chops, Hailee is now poised to occupy playlists with her deput EP, “Haiz.”

We sat down with the part-Pinay actress and singer to discuss her music, her style and what she wants to say to her Filipino fans.

Now that you sing aside from acting, which do you enjoy more?
I honestly don’t know if I could pick. I enjoy them both; they excite me in different ways and for different reasons. That I get to do both is really the dream and the goal.

How has your stay in the Philippines been?
It’s been really great. I’ve wanted to come here for years; it’s so beautiful and it’s been a real great trip. Everybody’s been so welcoming and nice. I really love it here.

What is your personal favorite song from your EP and why?
They’re all very personal, they all mean a lot to me and they represent a different time or situation in my life. “Rock Bottom” is my current favorite. American pop-rock band DNCE is one of my favorite bands and having them on the song is awesome. Continue reading “A perfect day with Hailee”

Meghan Trainor‘s new tour, The Untouchable Tour, was just announced!

The 22-year-old entertainer will be heading out to tour the country with Hailee Steinfeld, who will also perform at her shows! Common Kings will join for some dates as well.

The new tour will support Meghan‘s album Thank You, which is her second studio hit.

Tickets go on sale on April 29.

7/14 Vancouver, BC PNE Amphitheater+*
7/16 Seattle, WA WaMu Theater+*
7/18 San Jose, CA San Jose State Event Center+
7/21 Los Angeles, CA Greek Theatre+*
7/24 Phoenix, AZ Comerica Theatre+*
7/26 Denver, CO Bellco Theatre+*
7/29 Houston, TX Cynthia Woods Mitchell
7/31 Allen, TX Allen Event Center+*
8/2 Rogers, AR Walmart AMP+*
8/4 Atlanta, GA Chastain Park Amphitheatre+*
8/8 Rochester Hills, MI Meadow Brook Amphitheatre+*
8/10 Rosemont, IL Rosemont Theatre+*
8/12 Des Moines, IA Iowa State Fair+*
8/13 Springfield, IL Illinois State Fairgrounds+*
8/30 Toronto, ON The Molson Amphitheatre+*
9/3 Allentown, PA The Great Allentown Fair+*
9/6 Vienna, VA Wolf Trap+*
9/8 New York, NY Radio City Music Hall+*
9/11 Pittsburgh, PA Petersen Events Center+*
9/18 Orlando, FL CFE Arena – UCF
9/22 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun+*
9/24 Boston, MA Blue Hills Bank Pavilion+*

+ with Hailee Steinfeld
* with Common Kings

I use this emoji often when I’m trying to express excitement, like when I’m so excited that I can’t really get through the excitement. I’m just like, ‘Oh my God, it’s happening!’ ? That’s why that’s there. This is [the] heart-eye emoji ? just because heart eyes and heart everything. This is just one of my favorite emojis ? I use all the time. This music notes ?, because well, music. This little dancer, this one’s my jam ?. I use [it] a lot, and it reminds me of being able to dance, and I’ve always wanted to wear a dress that actually moved like that when I danced on stage, so hopefully that, that will happen in 2016. Ka-Pow!

That always reminds me of breakthrough moments you feel ?. That’s me. And this is pizza ?. I really enjoy pizza and I get excited about it very easily. This ?, I feel expresses a lot and says a lot without being overwhelming. That face has definitely appeared on my own multiple times this last year with all this music business. America ??. So excited I could cry ?. I’m smiling so big you can see all my teeth ?, and I’m also shocked ?. And there are all my 922 emojis of how I feel. This is how I felt when I got my big break in music.

H&M, which opened for business in Fort Worth’s Sundance Square last week, is throwing a party to celebrate its arrival in downtown Fort Worth.

The Swedish clothing company is hosting a concert, featuring Hailee Steinfeld and Echosmith, in Sundance Square at 6:30 p.m. April 20.

The concert is free, and open to the public.

Steinfeld, an Oscar-nominated actor, released her debut EP, Haiz, late last year. Her current single is Rock Bottom.

Just as John Hughes was able to expertly capture the true emotions of children and teens on screen in his 1980s classics, newcomer Kelly Fremon is shining a light on being a teenager in 2016 with “The Edge of Seventeen.” Hailee Steinfeld stars as a high school student on the cusp of adulthood trying to balance the social aspects of life in the comedic drama, which is both directed and penned by Fremon.

STX presented the first trailer for the film Tuesday at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, and it didn’t disappoint. In it, Hailee’s character, Nadine Byrd, says there “two types of people” in the world, those who “radiate confidence” and those who hope that people “die in a big explosion.” Her being the latter, she finds little solace in the world of high school and connects with just one other, her best friend Krista (Hayley Lu Richardson).

Nadine’s world comes crushing down on her when she discovers her one and only pal is in love with her hunky and popular brother (Blake Jenner). When her mother (Kyra Sedwick) in no help to her plights, she goes looking for guidance from a teacher, played by Woody Harrelson, and also finds little comfort. After she tells him she’s going to kill herself, he too says he’s planning his own suicide and writing his farewell letter beforr having his small lunch break interrupted by a whining student with poor fashion sense. Despite his lack of support, she goes back to him for other inquiries, asking if her romantic sext to her crush was appropriate. (Spoiler alert: It’s definitely X-rated.)

At CinemaCon, “The Edge of Seventeen” star dished about her role. Despite being an actress and up-and-coming singer, Steinfeld said she’s surrounded herself both with longtime friends and family and has known s normal life. “I’ve had 19 years of it,” she quipped when asked if she had enough teen experiences to fill the role. Calling the script both “honest” and “truthful,” she said she was able to “identity with so many moments” in the story.

“The Edge of Seventeen” premieres in theaters Sept. 30.

She was in Manila, Philippines recently as part of her Asia promotional tour for her debut EP, “Haiz”. We packed up and flew about 2,400km across the South China Sea to meet her. Here’s what went down during the interview:

Welcome to Asia! What were you looking forward to most when you heard that you were coming to Asia?
Oh my goodness! Well, with the Philippines more specifically, I’ve never been here but I’ve always wanted to come. My grandfather is Filipino so it has always been a topic of discussion (coming to the Philippines) so I’m very happy to be here.

You’re an all-round talent but you were an actress first before a recording artiste. Which would you say was your most memorable role and why?
I would have to say “True Grit”. I was 13 years old and that was the first movie I ever made. And, I mean it’s extremely memorable for just that reason but so many others being..the people that I’ve worked with, they made such an impact on me as an actress and as a person, it was really just all around an amazing experience.

Now that you’re venturing into singing, how are you planning to juggle that, and acting, and modelling?
I have nooo idea! (laughs) Um, no I think..I’m just taking it one day at a time and right now the main focus is my music and making the album. And if a film comes up then I’ll figure out how the heck I’m gonna do it ?

How do the challenges compare, between the 3 things that you do – acting, modelling, and now singing?
Acting and singing are my 2 main..that’s what I enjoy the most and that’s what I do. I think the main challenge in acting would be sort of..I guess..I mean it’s what it is – taking on a role that is challenging. The reason I would take on a challenging role would be because it’s something that I wouldn’t normally see myself doing or something that I haven’t necessarily experienced. So that’s always challenging..kinda jumping into something that I’ve never really done. With music I think it’s equally as challenging and equally as vulnerable..and that I’m telling my own story and I’m putting a message out to the world with my name on it. Which is..you know, challenging as well. Continue reading “Hype’s Exclusive: Hanging On To The Right Side Of Rock Bottom With Hailee Steinfeld”

Hollywood actress Hailee Steinfeld — who was nominated for an Academy Award for her role in the 2010 film True Grit — is now in the Philippines. She is set to hold a series of mall shows to promote her album, Haiz.

Her shows are set on Apr 8 at the Eastwood Mall in Quezon City, next is at the Uptown Mall in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) in Taguig on Apr 9, and then at the Venice Grand Canal at McKinley Hill, BGC (April 10).

Steinfeld has also starred in numerous other Hollywood films, such as Ender’s Game and Pitch Perfect 2.

Steinfeld, by the way, has a Filipino grandmother.

Humility and Hollywood have never really mixed. Much like oil and water, the two may often come into contact, but they merely glide past one another, rarely if ever truly mingling. The majority of actors and music artists are narcissists—many self-admitted and proud—and can you really blame them? After all, when a star shines bright, all it can really see is its own luminous glow. So when a star emerges who possesses that certain introspection, earnestness, and levity that is necessary for appreciating the circumstances and various players involved in one’s success—not merely one’s own talents and fortitude—it’s refreshing. Such humility, as rare as it is, it purely magnetic, which is probably why I feel so immediately drawn to Hailee Steinfeld.

We’ve all heard of those super down-to-Earth celebrities, right? The ones who go on and on about how much they love bingeing on pizza, and how they totally walk their own dogs as if it merits a gold star? As relatable as Steinfeld comes off during our hour-long chat on the phone, it’s not her openness or girl-next-door appeal that strikes me—it’s the fact that she keeps acknowledging her collaborators and influences. When I ask about making the transition from acting to music, she’s quick to thank those who helped her through the shift.

“Something people don’t know is that I started making music around the same time that I was getting into acting, but acting took off and music became more of a side project over the years,” she shares. “Now it’s my full focus. When I signed with Republic Records and was put in the studio with the most incredible writers and producers, I had a hard time trying to verbally translate what I wanted. Because I was with the best of the best, they were able to help put that into words and song for me. I owe a lot to the people that I made the EP with—Mattman and Robin, Max Martin, Julia Michaels, and Justin Tranter.”

When I comment on how an earnest shout-out is a bit unusual for certain celebrities, she puts it in perspective for me: “I’ve been involved in film since I was thirteen. I’ve been studying acting since I was eight. One thing I learned—the easy and the hard way—is that you’re nothing without an amazing writer, director, cast, and an amazing set of producers. You’re nothing without the people that surround you! Launching into music knowing nothing and being paired with some of the best writers and producers out there, I’ve learned so much from them in such a short amount of time. I feel like I owe a lot to them for that.” Continue reading “Interview for LADYGUNN Magazine”