Snapchat co-founder and CEO Evan Spiegel might be too cool for Silicon Valley. Consider the evidence: The 25-year-old may or may not be dating Miranda Kerr. His taste in rare, Japanese streetwear is impeccable. And he's every bit as elusive as the disappearing messages his now $19 billion dollar startup pioneered, rarely granting interviews. Still, Spiegel was nice enough to speak with GQ via email and let us send a photographer down to Snapchat's Venice offices to shoot the 10 things he can't live without.
English Garden Roses from Kendall Garden Rose
"I like arranging flowers and these are the most beautiful."
Pilot G-2 .05
"I’ve been using these pens since day one. So many of Snapchat's products were designed on paper using it."
James Perse White V-Neck
“A staple since high school.”
Patrik Ervell Black Standard Jeans
White Perforated Low Rise Achilles Common Projects
"Well-made and comfortable—I've worn these since high school."
MYKITA + Maison Martin Margiela Sunglasses
"The latest iteration in my quest to find the perfect aviator."
U.S. Passport
Kora Organics Daily Hand Cream
“In 2nd grade, a teacher made our class hold hands. A girl made fun of me for how dry my hands were, and I haven’t forgotten.”
iPhone 6 Plus
Original Chapstick
