Parisian model Félix Gesnouin made his catwalk debut in January 2011, going on to walk for brands including Jil Sander, Raf Simons, Dior Homme, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Balmain.
Years later and Félix is still a regular on the catwalk.
His editorial credits include Vogue Hommes, Dazed & Confused, Numero Homme, Details, V Man, Hercules Universal, and more.
When not on the runway or travelling Félix is stimulating his creativity by painting, sculpting, drawing or making things. His Instagram game is strong! Check it out at @felixgesnouin.
Q&A
Age: 24
Birthplace: Paris
Ethnic Origin: French
Nickname: Féfé
How were you scouted: In paris, at métro Pasteur.
Top 3 beauty/grooming products: Marseille soap, Alep soap and argan oil.
Your favorite fragrance: Apple by Marc Jacobs
What’s been your most lavish purchase?: My Dremel drill and a tortoise shell
Hobbies: Drawing, juggling, biking, painting, sculpting, photoshop, dancing, making things with my hands in general
Fitness Regime: lol
What was the last movie you watched?: The drop by Michaël Roskam
What was the last track you listened to on your iPod?: Martin Dupont, Inside Out
Do you have any Guilty Pleasures?: Being naked in the garden
What is your biggest fear?: Nothing
What is your dream country to visit?: Mongolia
If you got to relive one day in your modeling career it would be…: Closing the Dior show with Iron by Woodkid booming in the background
If you could be on the cover of any magazine, it would be: L’humanité
What’s the funniest thing that has happened to you on a shoot?: I was spinning a plate on one finger while petting a pit bull with my foot.
What’s your favorite fashion city and why?: Paris, because Paris.
Who are your idols?: Mike Kelley, Jean Baudrillard, Roland Barthe
What was the last dream you remember?: I was sitting in a big grey room room and everyone around me was slowly turning into giant white pebbles.
One word to describe yourself: Slightly crazy and extremely talkative, also incapable of respecting any imposed guidelines on word count!
Instagram handle: @felixgesnouin
