A$AP Rocky is a man of many accomplishments: Grammy-nominated musician, fashion designer, and actor among them. But how does he fare as a Vogue intern?
After an—ahem—rocky start on his first day, Rocky admits, “For a while, I thought this job was gonna get the better of me.” But after our esteemed colleague gets some advice from Anna Wintour herself (“Dig a bit deeper, Rocky.”), he’s changing his tune. “I got this,” he says.
So what does digging deeper look like for A$AP Rocky? “I mean for me?” he says. “It’s just a couple simple rules that I follow for my day-to-day to be an extraordinary director, musician, fashionista, extraordinary, pretty, handsome motherfu—” well, you get the rest.
Behold, A$AP Rocky’s five simple rules to becoming the #1 Vogue intern.
1. Stay Organized
In his abundance of free time, Rocky has mastered the spreadsheet. If you can simplify a messy Excel sheet, cold coffee is more than forgiven. Lateness, however? We’re not so sure.
2. Connect With Your Coworkers
Consider having a weekly tea time with your colleagues. Take a cue from Rocky, who asks his new coworker Lea, “So how’s your grandma Edna doing?” Hot tip: Keep in mind that not all grandmas are named Edna.
3. Get Inspired
Sometimes, inspiration can strike close to home. “Exhibit A$AP,” Rocky declares, displaying a photo of himself at the Chanel Métiers d’art show on the screen. “This guy right here’s a prime example of fashion.” Our talent bookers and visuals editors seem to agree. “Genius,” declares global talent casting director Ignacio Murillo.
4. Attention to Detail
When the fashion team agonizes over two pairs of shoes, Rocky is quick to offer a decisive take. His keen eye is appreciated by the editors and a very special guest.
5. No Job Is Ever Too Small To Be Done With Care
Food always tastes better when it’s prepared with love—even if that means organizing pre-packaged snacks at craft services. In Rocky’s case, his dedication catches the attention of a photographer on set. Sure, the model walked off, but Rocky is a proven star.
Here, follow along with A$AP Rocky during his Vogue internship.
Director: Nina Ljeti
Director Of Photography: Andrew Maso
Editor: Evan Allan
Scriptwriter: Casey Thomas Brown
1st Assistant Director: Daniel Hanson
Senior Producer: Bety Dereje
Creative Producer, On Set: Gabrielle Reich
Associate Producer: Lea Donenberg
Camera Operators: Bernardo Garcia, Kevin Dynia
1st Assistant Camera: Swelee Joseph
2nd Assistant Camera: Quinton Johnson
Gaffer: Eric Hinsperger
Grip: Steven Garcia
Audio: Lily van Leeuwen
Set Designer: Elaine Winter
Photo Assistant: David Eristavi
Production Assistant: Quincy Primus
Production Coordinator: Tanía Jones
Production Manager: Kristen Helmick
Line Producer: Natasha Soto-Albors
Assistant Editor: Billy Ward
Post Production Coordinator: Holly Frew
Colorist: Oliver Eid
Supervising Editor: Kameron Key
Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch
Talent Manager: Phoebe Dishner
Executive Producer: Rahel Gebreyes
Senior Director, Video: Romy van den Broeke
Senior Director, Programming: Linda Gittleson
VP, Video Programming: Thespena Guatieri
Florist: Caroline Bailly
Filmed on Location: Drip Drop Café
Special thanks to everyone at Drip Drop Café Condé Nast for helping our intern get his special day at Vogue on camera.
