A Contemporary Mix Of Casual And Street Style: With Men's Fashion Social Media Influencer, Jonas Maier
1. Name?
Jonas Maier
2. Where do you live?
Berlin, Germany
3. Profession or Activities?
Male Model, Social Media Influencer
4. What kind of Sports do you do?
Lifting weights and doing cardio
5. Favorite city?
Los Angeles, CA
6.When did you first find passion in fashion, and what inspires you?
Already in my teenage years I was very interested in men’s fashion. I noticed this especially in my account balance, which looked a bit thin at the end of the month, because I already invested a lot of money in new outfits. For years I have been following various bloggers interested in men’s fashion. Two and a half years ago I finally decided to share my passion and my daily outfits on the platform Instagram. In the beginning it was just a hobby, but, in the meantime, it has become an integral part of my life and my profession. Besides men’s fashion I focus on my lifestyle, fitness and travel, which I share daily with my community, and I work with many brands in this area. Currently, I have a community of 221,000 followers.
7. What designer/artists inspire you?
Alex Costa's (Influencer) style and fashion advice. Usually, I look more on creators rather than designer to find inspiration.
8. I see that your work primarily focuses on self-portraiture, why? Do you organize your own makeup and wardrobe?
My work primarily focuses on self-portraiture in order to strengthen my personal brand as an Influencer and to show my individual sense of fashion. I organize my wardrobe and each outfit by myself.
9. What’s the best opportunity you received?
Being born in a time where you can make money online. There are so many opportunities out there for everyone.
10. What is one thing you wish people knew/understood about the importance of representation in the fashion industry?
That social media is a more profitable way to market a fashion brand rather than traditional forms of marketing such as magazines.
11. How old are your followers on Instagram (18-20 / 20-30...)?
20-30
12. Why do you think they follow you?
To get fashion and lifestyle inspiration from my daily postings.
13. Please describe your style?
It's a contemporary mix out of streetstyle and casual styles.
14. What is next for you?
Moving to the US if my visa gets approved.
15. What is your motto in life?
Do what you can't.
16. Website?
https://www.instagram.com/jf_maier/?hl=de
Interview By Alison Hernon, Editor-In-Chief, PhotoBook Magazine.
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