Frederik Meijnen was scouted on the streets of Antwerp in January 2013.
The curly haired Belgian has shot editorials for Arena Homme +, Dazed & Confused, and most recently graced the cover of Vogue Italia’s anniversary issue alongside Meghan Collison.
Frederik’s debut show season in June ’13 saw him walk exclusively for Prada in Milan, Hermes, Lou Dalton, Hackett and Katie Eary.
Stats Q&A Agencies
Height: 6’2″
Chest: 36.5″
Waist: 31″
Shoe: 9 UK
Hair: Blonde
Eyes: Green
Age: 22
Full Name: Frederik Meijnen
Birth date: 12.08.90
Birthplace: Overpelt
Nickname: Free
How were you scouted: On the streets of Antwerp, shopping with some friends and my lady, when a jolly fellow convinced me to try it.
What’s your best feature: I would say my hair.. thank you mom!
Favourite grooming product: Sea water
Hobbies: B boy (breakdance), Freestyle basketball, Beatboxing, Surfing, Drawing and Long boarding
Fitness Regime: Train everyday of the week. I have one light training day (usually Wednesday) and one rest day (Sunday). Eat a lot in the morning, a sandwich at noon, and a nice meal with vegetables. Only drink water when you train!
Favourite Movie: Pulp Fiction
What was the last track you listened to on your iPod?: Get on the good foot by James Brown
Do you have any Guilty Pleasures?: Ice Cream!
What is your biggest fear?: That we are destroying our natural habitat and nobody cares
What is your dream country to visit?: Hawaii
If you were not modeling, what would you be doing?: I would be a electrician at day and dance on the streets at night
If you got to relive one day in your modeling career it would be…: My first Prada show – it blew me away!
If you could be on the cover of any magazine, it would be: Vogue
What’s the funniest thing that has happened to you on a shoot?: Shooting a duo shot with another guy while holding a popsicle. I had to lay my head on its shoulder and the crew were laughing their ***es off so we really had to focus to hide our smiles when the photographer took the photos. It was a very nice crew, I loved it.
What’s your favorite fashion city and why?: It’s got to be London up until now. The city is really interesting and there’s lots to do.
Who are your idols?: B boy Roxrite, KRS One and my dogs
What was the last dream you remember?: Driving a motorbike like a Harley and loving it, but I didn’t have my license
One word to describe yourself: Hyperactive
How much money would you need to shave your hair off? 1000000 pounds