La Style

Photographer: Daniel D’Ottavio

Agency: Request Models

Retouching: Sam Trenouth

5 minutes with

DANIEL BREWSTER JAMES

23, San Francisco, CA

How did you get into modeling? I was working full time at a finance firm in LA when a photographer, Keith Cameron, approached me in a Del Taco. One week later I quit my job and we did a shoot together. The weekend after that I was traveling to New York to visit a good friend over memorial weekend, and Keith gave me all the photos we had at that time and was also nice enough to put in a few calls to some agencies in New York. I met and signed with Click/Re:Quest, and that’s how I started. What advice would you give a young model? Do not get distracted with what other friends or models are doing. Know what you want to achieve, and stay focused to achieve those goals. How did you feel when you did your first ever fashion show/photoshoot? My first fashion show was the Ralph Lauren Purple Label presentation in Milan in June 2015. This was one of the best experiences of my life. I wore a blue crocodile jacket with an estimated retail of around $90,000. I had never worn anything like that before. What is the first thing you notice about someone? How a person’s voice sounds. A person’s tone of voice can tell you a lot about their current state of mind. In your opinion, what is the best holiday destination? Anywhere I can go skiing.My favorite mountain is Telluride, CO. Any hobbies? My favorite hobby is probably surfing. I also love skiing, skateboarding, soccer, football, and yoga. Favorite food? Sushi. It’s so good where I grew up in LA. What is your biggest dream and fear? My dream is to one day raise a family. My greatest fear would be falling short of that. Describe London in three words. I have only been once. Inspiring, backwards, rainy. What part of your body do you like the most? My calves. What is your biggest flaw? I sometimes take myself too seriously. What is your favorite TV show? Band? Singer? I do not really watch TV. I love music. Jurassic 5 never gets old for me. Who is your role model? Jackie Robinson. Who supported you the most inthe pursuit of a modeling career? My parents. I could not do anything without them and their support. I owe everything including my looks to them. What wasthe last place you visited? I visited Aspen, CO this past New Years with my girlfriend, Alie, and her family. Tell us somethingfunny or unusual about you. I hate horses.