Hey Jacob! Thank you for taking time to chat with us today.
We would love to hear more about you and your story. Where you started and
where you are now?
Originally I got into sneakers and that introduced me to the
whole streetwear fashion scene. I followed a lot of fashion pages on Instagram.
Fast forward a couple months, I started taking my own pictures by taking my
dresser mirror and taking it outside or different locations. The brands I
mainly wore at the time were Supreme, Bape, and Yeezy. At that point that’s
when I started caring about growing followers on Instagram to really see where
it could take me. Growing up I never had one true hobby, I could never find
something to stick to but ever since I’ve taken my own pictures I’ve received
good feedback. That really drove me to keep pushing and keep grinding. I never
thought I’d ever have people who truly support me and I can’t express how
grateful I am for that!
Since I’ve started my career I’ve walked in New York Fashion
Week and Los Angeles Fashion Week. I’ve been featured in Elle, Cosmopolitan,
and Harpers Bazaar. I’ve worked with dozens of brands and have been paid for my
work! I even got verified on a social media app!
How did you know the world of modeling was something you
wanted to pursue?
Once I started taking my own pictures I was receiving a lot
of good feedback and a lot of people mentioned that I look like a model or that
they like my pictures. From that point on I have been 100% committed to turning
this fantasy into reality
You have had some amazing opportunities. One of which was to
walk in Fashion week. Tell us more about this and what it was like for you.
When I walked in New York Fashion Week it my first ever time
stepping foot on the runway, of course in this industry you have to be
confident so I just went for it and that got me invited out to Los Angeles
Fashion Week. At both of the Fashion Weeks it was such a memorable moment, I
loved being around other models and everyone else that plays a part in the
industry. My favorite part is when I’m backstage with all my friends getting
all pumped up before we walk out and own that stage!
What is something you do in your free time that you enjoy
most?
When I’m not out on a trip I usually tend to just stay home,
it’s peaceful and that keeps me comfortable. I spend a lot of my time
with my girlfriend or my family, either going out to eat or just to see each
other. I’m constantly creating in my head, I have so many visions that I
want to make happen. I’m not going to put any spoilers out there but know that
these are Instagram ideas, video ideas, modeling ideas, and tiktok ideas.
Aside from being home, seeing loved ones, and creating. I’m always trying to
find a new hustle, I’m so motivated to make money I want to learn everything I
can.
Where do you hope to see yourself in 5 years?
Getting consistent high profile bookings/work, constantly
traveling with no breaks. I’d like to have big investments for my future and
have a house either somewhere really warm or in the mountains. No matter where
I choose to live I’ll always have to travel for work. By then I’d hope to be on
the cover of at least three high profile magazines, either have a partnership
with a certain brand or having one of the biggest agencies in the industry working
with me. Something I’m going to strive hard for is to walk in Paris Fashion
Week.
Anything else you would like to share with our readers?
If you guys want something but are afraid to go for it, I
truly believe you should follow your dreams. You have to work hard, nothing
comes overnight and you’ll never know what can happen until you try!
Where can we find you on social media?
Instagram: @jacobhazelkorn
Tiktok: @jacobhazelkorn
Spur: @jacobhazelkorn
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