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IN CONVERSATION|NICK LAGERBURG
Name|Nick Lagerburg
Age|26
Hometown|Amsterdam, Holland
How did you get discovered?
I was at a party and a guy was staring at for a while. A bit later, he walked up to me and asked me if he could look at my face. I was a bit surprised and had a few drinks so I had no idea what was happening. After a while, I figured out he was a scout. Three months later, I found myself walking for shows like Louis Vuitton in Paris and Calvin Klein in Milan.
What were you doing prior to modeling?
I was a teacher at a special needs school for children with a chronicle illness. I teach children from the ages of 4-10 years old. I loved that job.
People would be surprised to know that I...
recently graduated specialize in child psychology
What's your latest obsession?
I love to watch observe differences between people with different countries and religions etc.
Your most prize possession?
My father's belt. I started wearing it after my father passed away 10 years ago. I always have it with me.
Growing up, who did you look up to as your hero?
My parents, they have always inspired me and made me believe in myself!
When is the last time you said, "I Love You" to someone?
Today, I told my girlfriend I loved her! I miss her a lot when I am traveling far away for work!
Three adjectives that best describes you:
Positive, Sociable and Perfectionist
Describe your personal style:
I have a subtle but stylish way of dressing myself. I love to buy separates and make them work together as a outfit.
Your favorite place you have travel to:
Surinam, I went there for a five months internship as a teacher
Your favorite film and scene from the film:
Into The Wild—Scene: I loved the scene when he is completely alone is his last days with the music of Eddy Vedder playing...intense and beautiful!
Your favorite sport:
Sport: Soccer
Team: Ajax
Player: Lionel Messi
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?
Amsterdam, Holland—I will take you to my hometown, Edam (famous for our cheeses), where I grew up. It is 30 minutes away from Amsterdam. I know all the good places there.
If you were given a indie cable show, what type of show would it be? Which song would you choose as your theme song?
A series about a man with multiple personalities struggling with love. Theme song: Beautiful Mess by Jason Mraz
Your wish for 2015?
I would love to wish for the ability to travel in time. There would be so many amazing things I could do and people I could meet!
Clothing: Black t-shirt by Baldwin; fedora straw hat by Bailey Hats; checkered and plum to black color dress shirt, both by ASOS; all other clothing, Nick's own
MODEL AGENT|AGENCY:
Christophe Sanchez-Vahle|New York Models
IMAGES|CONCEPT|CASTING|John Tan
MODEL|Nick Lagerburg|New York Models
Special thanks to Christophe Sanchez-Vahle and the men's board at New York Models; Paige Bradford at Exposure NY; Megan Maguire & RJ Sowers at Maguire Steele PR; Nick for his time spend with JTC!
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NICK LAGERBURG' S SELF PORTRAIT
