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Vogue: How are you feeling about the release of your first memoir?
Photo: Hunter Abrams
Christian Allaire:Its bizarre.
You spend so long with a memoir, but you dont really think about people reading it.
So when that time comes, its nerve-wracking.
Its very earnest and very raw, so Im trying not to think about people reading it!
How does the experience compare to releasing your first book,The Power of Style?
I dont really tend to do a lot of writing thats personal.
Whats helped you unite those two sides of yourself?
Life on the rez is pretty drastically [different from] living in New York.
Finding my friends and my people has really helped me bridge those two worlds.
DefinitelyHeart Berriesby Terese Marie Mailhot.
She was so open and honest about her mental health, and I found that really inspiring.
I really struggled with being open, to be honest.
There were a lot of things I didnt want to put in my memoir.
I really love that book.
I loved getting a chance to revisit your brilliant body of work forVoguein the memoir.
Is there any story youve done that still really stands out for you?
Really, it was that first story that kind of kicked off my whole drive to do those things.
Once I saw the appetite for it, I was like,I think Im onto something.
Ever since then, Ive just continued to do those stories, and luckily, theyre still landing!
Your description of feeling immediately at home at your firstSanta Fe Indian Marketwas so lovely.
Are there other spaces in New York that make you feel that way?
I really love going there.
And there are always great musicians playing in the city, like my friend Laura Ortman whos a violinist.
I love going to her shows; youll run into everyone there.
Basically, dont shun that side of yourself.
This interview has been edited and condensed.
