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Wednesday, August 25, 2010 Artsy Fartsy: Gaga’s Alter Ego Is Too Cool To Care

(Nicola Formichetti)

After photos surfaced of a mysterious ‘Jo Calderone‘ some months back on stylist Nicola Formichetti‘s Twitter, the fashion world has been abuzz with speculations that he is, what else, Lady Gaga’s male alter ego.

The final covers and interview were just posted on Nicola’s blog today, pretty much confirming what everyone already thought.

Some highlights:

How would you describe what you do/your occupation? Mechanic for my dad’s business. This is the first time I’ve had my picture taken.

What are your ambitions? I’d love to own my own car shop, I have a bunch of my own ‘muscle’ cars. Maybe if I take some more pictures, I can afford it.

What is your relationship to Lady Gaga? I met her at a shoot Nick Knight was doing. She’s fuckin beautiful, and funny, and interesting. I was a little nervous for Nick to start shooting. She said, “Don’t be baby, you were born this way.” I took her out after. The rest is private

Whatever the case, we can’t wait to see the issue. She looks like an Italian James Dean, no?

xx