Interview with Oliver Sonne, the model on the cover of Vogue Hommes
Interviewed by Vogue Hommes a few weeks ago, Oliver Sonne said his dream would be to work with Calvin Klein. The young Danish model on the cover of Vogue Hommes, and nephew of 90s top model Helena Christensen, can now check that off his bucket list since he walked for the brand at New York Fashion Week this year. At just 16 years old, his incredibly photogenic self seduced the photographer duo, Inez & Vinoodh, who offered him his first cover for Vogue Hommes. Meet the cover boy here.
1/5His face was seen all over the walls of Paris as summer drew to a close. His eyes blue as lakes, a slender, straight nose, golden brown hair cut in a shoulder-length bob, and a disconcertingly androgynous look that is very much in vogue. Oliver Sonne, just seventeen, is astonishingly photogenic and already has the makings of a cover-boy. Vogue Hommes made no mistake in offering him his first cover, photographed by Inez & Vinoodh. "I have wonderful memories of the Parisian posters you mentioned," he says. "They were for the Loewe campaign shot by Steven Meisel. It was a great honor for me to work with such a genius. Before that, on Christmas day 2016, Cesar Perin of the Unsigned Group agency first noticed the young man during a family birthday celebration in Copenhagen. The chance encounter turned his life upside down, a life spent at school in Denmark, doing his homework, in the warmth of the family nest, on adventures with his friends set to A$AP Rocky, and football, which he practices regularly. Oliver just happens to be the nephew of Helena Christensen, the exquisite emerald green-eyed Danish beauty, who became legendary as one of the original super models (alongside Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista, Stephanie Seymour and Christy Turlington). Herb Ritts turned her into an icon when he shot the black-and-white Chris Isaak video Wicked Games, in which she oozes sensuality in the crooner's arms, her amber skin covered in sand. Her six-foot nephew has great admiration and respect for his aunt's career. "She's incredible, and so inspiring." How does he see himself in ten years' time? For the moment, he says he's "open-minded, ambitious, and determined." But, "I would like to be successful in this profession, get to the top, and be proud of myself. I would also, ultimately, like to buy a house in the mountains in Spain or Italy, so that I could spend time with my wife and children." And who would be the lucky woman? We won't get an answer to that question, although Oliver does confess that he would love to invite Irina Shayk to dinner. A word to the wise! Photo: Oliver Sonne by Inez & Vinoodh for Vogue Hommes Fall/Winter 2017-2018. Follow Vogue Hommes on Instagram
2/5How were you discovered?It was December 25, 2016, at Christmas during my aunt, Helena Christen's, birthday. Cesar Périn, her Danish agent, noticed me at the table and I signed the next day. What does one think about the first time they walk the runway?I try to keep my cool and think about how lucky I am. Which fashion house do you dream about working for?I've always wanted to work for Calvin Klein and Givenchy. (A dream that has since come true. Oliver Sonne walked for the latest Calvin Klein collection in New York). Photo: Oliver Sonne by Inez & Vinoodh for Vogue Hommes Fall/Winter 2017-2018. Follow Vogue Hommes on Instagram
3/5Do you have a role model?I would like my career to resemble that of David Beckham's, because he started as a soccer player and managed to sign numerous modeling contracts, and I also play soccer. Which model do you admire?I really like Stephen James.If you had to choose three words to describe yourself:Open-minded, ambitious, and precise. Photo: Oliver Sonne by Andreea Macri at the J.W.Anderson Spring/Summer 2018 show Follow Vogue Hommes on Instagram
4/5What is your hidden talent?I am often told that I have an unerring eye for choosing the right outfit. What is your workout routine like?When I am not doing castings, and I'm in Denmark, I play soccer every day. Your favorite dish?Without hesitation, a steak, medium rare with potatoes and bernaise sauce. Which I accompany with a nice white wine. Photo: Oliver Sonne by Andreea Macri at the J.W.Anderson Spring/Summer 2018 show Follow Vogue Hommes on Instagram
Hugo COMPAIN5/5Where would you like to be in 10 years?I would like to look back at my career and be proud. Eventually I would like to have a kid or two and have a big house in the mountains of Spain or Italy.What is your dream?To be a model and play professional soccer, or be a chef and have restaurants all over the world.The three Instagram accounts you stalk:@asaprocky, @dsquaredcommunity, @whoiselijah. Photo: Instagram.com/oliiversonne Follow Vogue Hommes on Instagram
