Russell Westbrook, Bella Thorne, & Nastia Liukin Support NYFW's Project Subway

Russell Westbrook, Bella Thorne, & Nastia Liukin Support NYFW's Project Subway
About this video
YH is in the Big Apple for New York Fashion Week and backstage for the Project Subway fashion show where we chat with attendees like NBA star Russell Westbrook, Olympic gymnast Nastia Liukin, and actress Belle Thorne! We also speak with designer Jarn Ratnakumar about her olive-inspired dress concept, and we catch up with the winner of the show, Veritee Hill, with her fashion homage to the red onion! We ask everyone to reveal their go-to Subway sandwich!
CHAPTERS
KEY MOMENTS
KEY TOPICS
FULL TRANSCRIPT
Read alongShow ↓
What do you get when you combine delicious veggies and Fashion Week? Well, you get Project Subway and we're here backstage chatting with Nastia Liukin, Russell Westbrook and Bella Thorne. Happy Fashion Week. Who or what is your style inspiration?
Ah, style inspiration is probably growing up I would have to say my mom. My mom did great job of dressing myself.
So, was little Russell growing up a fashion Maven?
He was. So, he was, so what I was able to afford yeah.
So, Nastia the last time we spoke you were about to walk down the runway at the Red Dress Collection Fashion Show. Now, did that lead to a full-on modeling career?
Clearly not. Um, but it was a lot of fun. You know, I really enjoyed doing it and it was funny though because I felt like I was more nervous doing that than I was competing at the Olympics on a balance beam. You know, I'm not used to walking in five-inch heels and a ball gown down a runway where there's like people staring at you and and every time I just, every step that I took I was like don't trip on your dress. Don't trip because it was so long.
So, Jordan, when you heard that you were supposed to design a dress inspired by a Subway vegetable, what went through your mind?
I actually thought I'd put vegetables on the dress which is, you know, what would have made it very delicious, but I don't know if it was very fashion forward, but so I decided to actually take a literal sense of the olive design and put a print at the top. So, these are actual sliced black olives just the way Subway has them.
Talk to me about that hat.
Well, this hat is actually a symbolism for a sliced Subway olive. So, it's, you know, angled nice and elegantly to create that mysterious manner. So, um, I think that completes the the full sophisticated look.
The always mysterious Subway olive.
Yes. That's it. Yes.
Now, when you're getting ready in the morning, what's inspiring you in terms of what clothing you're picking out the style you're projecting?
Um, I mean, it's really just me and my stylist, Danni. Uh, we like to do very different things. I'm going to the Marc Jacobs show later today and we picked out an outfit that, you know, is very different for me but I love it because it's definitely the Marc Jacobs style.
So, what really was the trick to having good style? And what is the trick to having good style without spending too much?
Just being unique man. Just being yourself. I think it's very important especially when it comes to fashion and and style. Just being yourself, you know. Whatever you you feel like it's it's hot then you should roll with it.
Now, of course, sometimes you can't choose what you wear you have to wear a uniform. What do you think of your team's uniform?
I love it man. It's great. Great colors, good colors. Um, nice fit. I get a smaller jersey because I like myself nice and fitting. So.
And we're here with the winner of Project Subway. Varady. Congratulations.
Thank you so much. I really appreciate it.
When did you find out that you were going to be designing a dress based on an onion?
Um, I believe it's roughly three weeks ago.
Take me through the creative process of going from onion to this.
Um, well, first I researched some onions online, you know, looked at some pictures. That's when, you know, I decided that I wanted to create something that was round with a lot of volume and had a lot of layers. The tool was actually inspired by the uh purple mesh bags that onions normally are sold in. Um, I
Love that. So, it's the full onion experience.
Yes. Yes.
What's inspiring you right now for your own personal style?
Well, you know, I actually just launched my own leotard collection with GK which has been really fun for me because I've designed all my own leotards since I was 12 years old. And then being at Fashion Week and kind of seeing some of the inspirations and and the collections that I've seen on the on the runway and um at all these different shows has been really fun for me because it kind of gives me an idea of what's in and like what's coming in for the next season. So, um, so yeah, I'm excited.
Talk to me about these new sunglasses these Westbrooks.
Yeah, you know, this uh me and uh Selma created um some sunglasses line and I was able to create 40 pairs.
Could we model these together?
Go ahead we can try them on.
All right. How'd that work? They pass the test?
They pass the test.
Still looking good, buddy. Now, why olives? Why was that your favorite Subway vegetable?
So, because they pack a punch, you know. So, um, when I eat a Subway sandwich, the olive just has that extra I think. Um, yeah so
So, for you it's not a Subway sandwich unless it has those black olives.
That's right. That's right. Just like this runway, I think.
Last time we spoke you told me about the Liukin Special sandwich, you told me you had done turkey, now you were trying tuna. What are you eating these days?
I'm back to turkey. I'm like such a plain like anytime I like something I always stick with it. I'm a very consistent person. So, um, I do the flatbread turkey, cucumbers, banana peppers.
Subway, I gotta say that the chicken bacon ranch is one of my favorite sandwiches.
How do you get your veggie on when you're putting together that sandwich?
I'll put a little onions, a little tomatoes, uh, lettuce. I mix it up. So, it depends on how I'm feeling.
My favorite sandwich is the meatball sub then I put um, and then I put the salami and pepperoni on it too.
What kind of veggies?
Everything. I put all veggies on it and I put jalapenos and avocado and um light mayonnaise. I put the oil, vinegar, chipotle sauce and salt and pepper.
I like the veggie delights um, but I like to add some cheese into it. So, extra cheesy, extra veggie.
Yes. Yes. And maybe a little spicy too. How about you? What's your favorite sandwich?
Teriyaki chicken. For sure.
How do you get your veggie on with that teriyaki?
Put a loads of jalapeno peppers on it and lettuce and then just drench it in Southwest sauce.
Sounds delicious to me.
So, it's so good.
And you make a very pretty onion.
Thank you.
Timestamps are approximate — click one to jump the player.
PEOPLE MENTIONED
- Nastia Liukin
Olympic gymnast and Project Subway attendee
- Russell Westbrook
NBA star and Project Subway attendee
- Bella Thorne
Actress and Project Subway attendee
- Jarn Ratnakumar
Designer of the olive-inspired dress
- Veritee Hill
Winner of Project Subway, designed onion-inspired dress
- Danni
Bella Thorne's stylist
- Marc Jacobs
Fashion designer, Bella Thorne attending his show
- Selma
Collaborated with Russell Westbrook on sunglasses line
- GK
Company Nastia Liukin launched a leotard collection with
FAQ
What is Project Subway?+
Who designed the olive-inspired dress for Project Subway?+
Who won Project Subway?+
What is Nastia Liukin's favorite Subway sandwich?+
What is Russell Westbrook's favorite Subway sandwich?+
SHOP THE LOOK
SHOP THE BELLA THORNE LOOK
MORE FROM FASHION
Hand-picked by the Young Hollywood editors — the stories shaping Fashion this week.
From The Scene
MORE READING ON BELLA THORNE
.jpg)
WOMEN WE LOVE: Emily VanCamp

Biggest Announcements & Reveals at This Year's D23!
By Cole Hediger and Katie Marzullo

Bella Thorne's New Thriller 'Saint Clare' Set To Premiere at The Taormina Film Festival!
By Cole Hediger

5 BookTok Faves That Are Getting Film & TV Adaptations!
By Emma Cohen







