Jack Hughes, maybe a name that sounds familiar to you, but after today’s interview, there will not only be no doubt who he is in your mind but also, hopefully, you will have fallen for his work as much as I have. Jack’s images have appeared all over the world whether it be in the pages of leading fashion magazines L’Officiel Hommes, Esquire, or The New York Observer. Plus he is highly sorted after whether that be commissioned by leading creative agencies such as M&C Saatchi or brands like MrPorter.com, Levis and Burberry.
Jack has a truly individual and unique style, not only capturing the subject matter but also injecting a beyond realness, other dimension to his images which explains why brands are clambering over themselves to implement his talents. Lets hear from the man.
How did you get into the industry ?
I was quite lucky actually, during my third year degree show in London my soon-to-be agent saw my work and recruited me there and then! I’ve been freelancing ever since.
If you could have invented anything what would it be ?
Scandinavian design.
What makes an interesting subject ?
Something personal to the person creating it.
What artists do you admire ?
Loads! J.C. Leyendecker is a favourite.
If you had one day to live what would be your biggest regret ?
Not loving enough.
What inspires you ?
My own successes.
What’s your favourite piece of clothing ?
Either my Burberry trench coat or my AMI double breasted jacket that I never wear.
If you could only wear one brand/Designer for the rest of your life who would it be ?
Probably Maison Martin Margiella, I think anyone from any background can appreciate the style and details they employ, even if they don’t like the clothing.
Tell us something no one else knows ?
I really, really like the sound of hair dryers and vacuum cleaners, they can literally send me to sleep given the right circumstances.
What do you have to do after this conversation ?
Sleep! And dream…
Who would be your ideal diner guests ?
Trish Keenan, Susan Cain, Hayao Miyazaki, Stephen Fry, Neil Gaiman, Alison Goldfrapp, John Everett Millais and Louis C.K.
How do spent your free time ?
I rarely have free time these days, but I enjoy running and curling up with a good book or video game.
If you could give your teenage self advice, what would it be ?
I would hug him and do nothing more.
