Paul Iacono
Age: 21
Hometown: Secaucus, New Jersey
Fashion credit: Bowtie, shirt, and vest by Ben Sherman

At first glimpse of Paul Iacono, you’d never think of Frank Sinatra, but at four years old the New Jersey native was already debuting his crooner act at Don’t Tell Mama’s, the famous cabaret. Over the years, Paul has shared the stage and screen with theatre legends including Elaine Stritch in Sailing Away, Christine Ebersole in Mame, Sherie Rene Scott in Landscape of the Body and Bebe Neuwirth, Megan Mullally, and Debbie Allen in Fame. Next up, the starring role MTV’s first scripted show in…Forever: The Hard Times of RJ Berger.

How would you describe the way you dress?
Sixties mod meets Lower East Side counter culture.

Who are your style icons?
The beat generation and Warhol’s superstars.

Most memorable/bizarre audition outfit?
I’ve had some pretty ambitious audition outfits over the years, but once I stripped down to my briefs (because it said the character did so in the scene I was reading). Suffice to say I did not get the role.

Worst costume piece you’ve ever had to wear?
Skin colored banana hammocks. My character RJ on Hard Times has a lot of almost-nudity so they’ve become an unfortunate regular in my costume wardrobe.

What won’t you take off this summer?
My Persols. They’re classic and not over played.

Favorite store no one has heard of:
Buffalo Exchange. It’s not too much of a secret now, but they have great vintage stuff.

Tattoos?
Some day.

Boxers/Briefs/Other?
Briefs.

What are you working on now?
My show Hard Times of RJ Berger is premiering June 6 on MTV. This summer I am finessing some of my playwriting and working on the show The Last Smoker in America.