GRAZIA vstopa v oktober v znamenju moških – medtem, ko uredništvo pripravlja vsebino za posebno prilogo GRAZIA MEN, na spletu razkrivamo novo podobo z digitalne naslovnice. Frank Christians je maneken danskih korenin, ki zase pravi, da vedno gleda v prihodnost in se že veseli prihodnjih projektov, prosti čas pa najraje preživlja na kmetiji.
Frank, ste moški, ki na novo definira klasično moško estetiko. Kaj vam ta klasična estetika pomeni in kako jo spreminjate?
Zame je klasična estetika brezčasna podoba gospoda – prefinjene obrazne poteze, močna prisotnost in eleganca, ki spominja na ikonične modele iz osemdesetih.
Vaš stil je mešanica globalnih trendov, ali to izvira iz vašega nemškega porekla? Je to temelj ali le naglas, ki ga ohranjate?
Mislim, da je moj videz nekoliko nemški zaradi mojih modrih oči in nekdanjih blond, zdaj pa sivih las, zaradi mojega vedenja pa je to moj značaj. Vedno zanesljiv in sodoben. Moje korenine pa izvirajo iz Danske.
Če bi morali svoj stil opisati s tremi besedami, katere bi bile?
Eleganten, estetski in zadržan.
Kateri je vaš must have kos v garderobi, tista stvar, ki jo potrebujete, da se počutite samozavestno?
Moj must have kos je baseball kapa.
Moda bolj kot kdaj koli prej ruši meje med spoloma. Ali menite, da sta ti kategoriji – moški in ženski – danes še vedno pomembni v modi?
Morda ne igrata enake vloge kot nekoč, ampak zame še vedno definiram svojo različico moškega stila. Gre za to, da si postavim standard, namesto da bi sledil strogim kategorijam.
Ali imate ikono stila, nekoga iz preteklosti ali sedanjosti, ki vas navdihuje?
Glasba in nekonformnost: David Bowie. Filmska osebnost: James Bond. Igralec: Mads Mikkelsen.
Kaj počnete, ko ne delate pred kamero? Kako najbolj kakovostno preživljate svoj čas?
Z družino na kmetiji. Rad imam družbo svojih konj, psov in mačk – to ohranja ravnovesje v hitrem modnem svetu.
Kakšen je vaš osebni ritual, da ostanete v tako odlični formi – nekaj, česar nikoli ne izpustite?
Zame mora biti vse v ravnovesju. Gre za pravilno prehrano, 2/3 vašega videza in počutja je odvisno od prehrane, 1/3 od športa. Najboljše je dobra kombinacija! In predvsem manj sladkorja.
Ali obstajajo neuresničene sanje ali izziv, ki se ga še niste lotili, pa si ga resnično želite?
Da, potovanje na Novo Zelandijo. Igranje v filmu o Jamesu Bondu.
Katerega vprašanja vam nikoli ne zastavijo v intervjujih, pa bi si ga želeli?
„Bi želeli zavrteti čas nazaj – še posebej kot model, zaradi svojega videza?‟In moj odgovor bi bil: „Ne, sploh ne. Vsak čas in desetletje življenja ima dobre in manj dobre plati. Lepo je pogledati nazaj in razmisliti, vendar je bolje, da nikoli ne nehate načrtovati prihodnosti z novimi projekti in sanjami!‟
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Frank Christians: Elegant, Aesthetic and Understatement
Frank, you are described as a man who is ‘redefining the classic male aesthetic’. What does this ‘classic aesthetic’ mean to you, and how are you changing it?
For me, the classic aesthetic is the timeless image of a gentleman – refined facial features, strong presence, and elegance reminiscent of the iconic models from the 80’s.
Your style is a global mix but how much of it comes from your German heritage? Is it a foundation or just an accent you preserve?
My looks I think are German from my blue eyes and former blond now grey hair, from my behaviour it’s my character. It is always reliable and timeful. But my roots came from Denmark.
If you had to describe your style in three words, what would they be?
Elegant, Aesthetic and Understatement.
What is your must-have item in the wardrobe, the one thing you need to feel confident?
In my must wardrobe: baseball cap.
Fashion is breaking gender boundaries more than ever. Do you think these categories –male and female– still matter in style today?
Maybe they don’t play the same role as before, but for me, I still define my own version of male style. It’s about setting a standard for myself rather than following strict categories.
Do you have a style icon, someone from the past or present, who inspires you?
Music and unconformity: David Bowie. Cinema figure: James Bond. Actor: Mads Mikkelsen.
What do you do when you are not working in front of the camera? What’s your ideal way to spend your time?
With my family and my farm. I love the company of my horses, dogs, and cats – it’s a grounding balance to the fast-paced fashion world.
What’s your personal ritual to stay in such great shape – something you never skip?
For me, it’s all about balance. It’s the right nutrition, 2/3 of your body shape depends on the nutrition, 1/3 on sports. Best is a good combination! Less sugar!
Is there an unfulfilled dream or a challenge you haven’t taken on yet but really want to?
Yes travelling to New Zealand. Playing in a James Bond movie.
What question do you never get asked in interviews, but you wish you were?
„Would you want to turn back time – especially as a model, for your looks?‟And my answer would be: „No, not at all. Every time and decade of your life has good and not so good sides. It’s great to look back and think over but better to never stop planning for the future with new projects and dreams!
Model: Frank Christians
Fotografije in kreativna podlaga: Maurizio Montani
Ličenje in pričeska: Maurizio Montani
Asistent fotografije: Gloria Montani
Priprava seta: Michela Anderloni, Daniele Montani
Projektni vodja in intervju: Olga Ivanova
