Behind his very relaxed air, Aliou-Joseph is a young man full of resources. It must be said that on the day of the shooting, he explained to us that he had slept very little, after a "small evening with friends". This 24-year-old from Bordeaux told us that he was imtely excited by our project, and saw it as an opportunity to live a unique and intriguing experience.
Can you introduce yourself?
My name is Aliou-Joseph, but more commonly people call me Aliou, it's shorter. I'm 24 years old and I come from Bordeaux.
What do you do for a living ?
I am finishing my studies at Sciences Po Bordeaux and I am preparing for administrative competitions.
Do you often wear shirts?
As a student, I don't have to wear shirts so it's mostly for fun, just the desire to look good. I wear them at different times in my everyday life: when I go out, when I travel, in class, for more formal occasions. Different shirts for different occasions, in more or less sophisticated styles. That's also what's good about a shirt, it's a pretty versatile piece.
How would you define your style?
I would say that I have a simple, quite relaxed style, which relies on good basic pieces, well chosen. I try as much as possible to select quality pieces, I like to be well dressed but I don't want to worry too much. That's what I liked about Hast: once you've found your size, you don't need to think about it anymore, only the fabric will change, which is a rather effective system I think!
How did you meet Hast?
I discovered the brand through social , on Facebook more precisely. That's how I discovered many niche brands. I buy a lot online, I like going to stores like a lot of people, but online, I have more choice and access to better, higher quality things. I live in Bordeaux and here you don't necessarily find as many things as in Paris. And fortunately I don't have too many problems with size, I have a body shape that allows me to order easily!
What do you think makes the brand interesting?
It's their philosophy and their business model, undeniably. The shirts have high-end finishes and remain affordable, that makes the difference! As a student, I want to be able to dress well without breaking the bank, so I turn to brands like Hast. In addition, there is a certain proximity with customers and a community spirit, symbolized by this brand's project to be represented by its customers!
Why did you want to participate in the project?
First, because I've never had the opportunity to do a shooting so it was an interesting opportunity and a new experience to live. And then, I found it cool to offer clients to be at the heart of the brand's strategy. I like Hast shirts, I feel rather handsome in them.
How did you experience this day?
I had a great day! The Hast team was super welcoming and lovely. The venue was superb, the new shirts too. A great day!
A last word?
I want to thank Hast for this day; doing a shoot in these conditions and in a very beautiful place too, it's quite nice and I think that the five people present will embody the brand well in this new campaign!