Photographer David Sessions – Fashion Editor Nicholas Galletti – Model Freek Iven at New Madison Models – Grooming Massa Yahiro – Photographer Assistant Noé Riou-Gaillard – Stylist Assistant Ayrton Mouamba– Interview by Melania Musci
What’s the most enjoyable part of being a model?
The excitement of travelling to unexpected new places, seeing old friends I’ve met over the years, and meeting new people I wouldn’t have met otherwise.
Before you started modelling, what did you think the world of fashion would be like?
Growing up in rural Belgium, I didn’t have much exposure to it or specific expectations, so I went into modelling with an open mind.
Coat Egon Lab – Jacket and Trousers Antik Batik – Shirt Burberry / Coat and Trousers Kolor – Shirt, Tie and Boots Sean Suen – Knit cardigan Newspeak
Jacket Stone Island – Vest and Shirt Undercover – Trousers and Shoes Jil Sander – Umbrella Burberry / Jacket Tatras – Jumper and Trousers Jil Sander
What are three things you never travel without?
I always have a backpack, a book, and climbing shoes with me just in case I have time to fit in some bouldering.
What’s a place you never thought modelling would take you to?
Modelling has taken me from my small town in Belgium to places all over the world, given me the chance to make some of my best friends, and an opportunity to live in Paris, where I currently reside.
Down Jacket Roa Hiking – Down Jackets C.P. Company – Shirt and Trousers Créole – T-shirt and Underwear Hemen Biarritz – Scarf and Belt Ikou Tschüss – Boots Loro Piana / Coat and Hat IM MEN Issey Miyake
Of all the looks you’ve worn, which one made you feel the most confident?
I’ve loved mostly every look I’ve had the chance to wear, but the look that stands out to me the most is the look I wore for my first Prada show at the beginning of my career, it will always be special to me.
After a long day on set, what’s your favourite way to unwind?
Have a beer and cook dinner with friends.
Coat, Trousers and Bag Issey Miyake – Sweater Our Legacy – Boots John Lobb / Coat, Jacket, Trousers and Shoes Yohji Yamamoto – Shirt Transe
What’s the first thing you do when you wake up?
I make coffee and work out, I love to row and have a machine I use at home.
And the last thing before you go to bed?
Take my dog for a walk and brush my teeth.
Coat and Trousers Kolor – Shirt, Tie and Boots Sean Suen – Knit cardigan Newspeak / Coat, Jeans and Boots Loewe – Tank Top Setchu – Belt John Lobb
Jacket, Shirt and Trousers Antik Batik / Down Jacket Roa Hiking – Down Jackets C.P. Company – Shirt and Trousers Créole – T-shirt and Underwear Hemen Biarritz – Scarf and Belt Ikou Tschüss – Boots Loro Piana
Jacket and Trousers Hermès – Tank Tops Hanro – Shoes John Lobb