MODEL Q&A
JONATHAN O’CONNOR
HE/HIM
Height 6’0″
Waist 28″
Inseam 30″
Shoe 10.5
Hair DIRTY BLONDE
Eyes BLUE
AGE? I’m 19 years old.
HOMETOWN? My home town is New York City.
ARE YOU IN SCHOOL? I am currently taking classes during my gap year.
HOW DID YOU GET INTO MODELING? I’ve always loved being in front of a camera. My mother is a photographer so I was exposed to modeling at a very young age. I never really acted upon it until I was older and discovered how much I love being styled and having my picture taken.
FIRST MODELING JOB? My first modeling job was actually for Ponyboy. I enjoyed it so much and it really helped me learn to truly get comfortable in a new setting.
FAVORITE PART OF BEING A MODEL? I love being styled, wearing these beautiful pieces and knowing I was picked to show them off. I’m not a designer, but it makes me feel like I’m part of the process. I love clothes and love how much effort goes into making and designing a single piece.
WORSE PART OF BEING A MODEL? How little you actually model. It’s not a 9 to 5 so you kinda just wait until you get a job.
HAVE YOU WALKED RUNWAY OR DO YOU ASPIRE TO WALK RUNWAY? I’ve never walked on a runway but I’ve always thought it would be dream like. I don’t really have the body for it because I’m a little too large, but if I ever got the opportunity to I’d do it.
FAVORITE PHOTOGRAPHER? Probably my mother. She’s the reason I feel so comfortable in front of a camera.
FAVORITE MODEL? Wisdom Kaye is 100% my favorite model. He’s more than a model, he’s an icon. His outfits are gorgeous and the way he wears them inspires me to be more comfortable with myself and what I wear.
FAVORITE DESIGNER/LABEL? Right now I’ve been obsessed with Diesel. The creative director, Glenn Martens, has been doing a wonderful job and every piece I see just needs to be in my wardrobe.
DREAM CAMPAIGN? Honestly, probably Diesel. But some other ones would be Prada, Thom Browne and Ralph Lauren because they have some of the most gorgeous pieces.
DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE/LOOK? I’m really into streetwear. But my face and look fits more with preppy clothes. I love wearing both styles, but I love being styled more. It helps me learn how to dress myself better.
FAVORITE MUSICIAN/BAND? A$AP Rocky or Tyle, the Creator. They are both fashion icons on top of the amazing music they make.
FAVORITE SONG OF THE MOMENT? “How Much A Dollar Cost” by Kendrick Lamar, I love the story that is told, and the music that backs it up just creates this fantastic song.
INTERESTS BESIDES MODELING? I’m studying to become a mechanical engineer, and I also run track and field.
GF? BF? Yes, I’m in a relationship.
WHAT’S NEXT FOR YOU? Who knows, probably just continue on the path I’ve started.
Photography & menswear styling
Photographed in New York City.
