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IN CONVERSATION|SIMON PAUL
Name|Simon Paul
Age|20
Hometown|Berlin, Germany
How did you get discovered?
I was discovered through a friend who introduce me to the fashion modeling scene
What were you doing prior to modeling?
During my upbringing, you would have found me in the gym shooting hoops. I was playing professional levels in Germany!
People would be surprised to know that I...
took ballet lessons to be more aware of body postures
What's your latest obsession?
The tv series, Breaking Bad! It is by far the best television series!
Your most prize possession?
My Nikon camera. It captures my beautiful memories and I shoot a lot of street photography
Growing up, who did you look up to as your hero?
As I was an obsessed athlete, I idolized Allen Iverson. He was a basketball player from the Philadelphia 76ers
When is the last time you said, "I Love You" to someone?
My mom! Of course!
Three adjectives that best describes you:
Observing, Caring and Weird
Describe your personal style:
Classic combined with rock star attitude (a lot of leather jackets)
Your favorite place you have travel to:
Prague and Capetown. Prague is a beautiful city and is in my opinion, the most romantic city I've travelled so far. Capetown is my second hometown and beautiful as well. Weather is amazing!
Your favorite film and scene from the film:
Slumdog Millionaire—Scene: When the main character returns to his friend. that had been robbed of his eyesight and is singing as a beggar!
Your favorite sport:
Sport: Basketball
Team: Los Angeles Clippers
Player: Chris Paul
If there's a destination or item you would recommend us to check out or visit about your native country/city or town, what would you recommend?
Berlin, Germany—I will take you to Radarstation, which is located on the top of a small mountain. It has an incredible view over the whole of Berlin and nice street art work as well!
If you were given a indie cable show, which song would you choose as your opening theme song?
The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air theme song
Show—it will capture the best trends in fashion, music and street art
Favorite moment in modeling:
Having the opportunity to shoot with mega model, Kate Moss recently
Your wish for the remainder of 2013?
Book a big campaign while I am here in NY!
Clothing: Leather jacket by Zara; turtleneck by Dolce & Gabbana; belt by Hermes; printed shirt by Stussy; trouser and shoes, both Simon's own; tank top & underwear by Calvin Klein Underwear
MODEL AGENT|AGENCY: Jeanna Ridout|IMG
IMAGES|CONCEPT|CASTING|John Tan
MODEL|Simon Paul|IMG
Special thanks to Jeanna Ridout and the men's board at IMG; Simon for his charming, friendly personality and his time to do this feature for JTC!
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SIMON PAUL' S SELF PORTRAIT
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