Between shooting Jean Paul Gaultier's A/W 2013 online menswear campaign, managing his own blog (www.karlismyunkle.com), working for Nephew London as well as being one half of menswear design duo Ada + Nik, it is a wonder that Nik Thakkar continues both to work on his own film script and, thankfully, take part in this interview. Offering up his thoughts and opinions on working with Jean Paul Gaultier, the branding for Ada + Nik and the place of male models in the industry, Thakkar's ambition and business sense is clear for all to see.
Hi Nik! OK, first question - you were recently chosen as the face of Jean Paul Gaultier's A/W 2013 campaign (see the video here). How did you find the experience?
I don’t think the word ‘incredible’ quite sums it up! I was first approached about taking part in the campaign in April and was completely honoured. I had been to see the show in Paris in January and the collection was one of my favourites - lots of heritage pieces, lots of leather; it was signature Gaultier, so when I was asked it really was a no-brainer. The shoot itself was a brilliant concept too – the film was shot in two halves, the first of which was recorded at Gaultier’s HQ in Paris (you can even see the Karlie Kloss campaign on the walls!) and the second was recorded completely in front of a green screen.
