MessMag interview with Gabriel Gontijo Victoria Petrova October 12, 2018 Community, Creativity, Features, Fresh Mess, Interview, MESSFashion, Stories, Style, Trends Mess Magazine: How did you start blogging and what are your biggest accomplishments so far? Gabriel Gontijo: I’ve started blogging in 2013 after I met Chiara Ferragni and Jessica Stein in person on a work trip here in Brazil. I felt so inspired by them and then I decided to create my own content. I think every work, client and the moment that we live after becoming a blogger is huge and awesome. It’s a new way of work (considering other kinds of jobs) so everything counts as a big step. Mess Magazine: As an influencer and brand ambassador, how do you feel like, what’s the ultimate new trend on social media that everyone should know of? Gabriel Gontijo: Being able to show ourselves through videos is a major thing. I think we have to explore who we are by making video content for our followers, so they can get to know the real us. Especially considering the main idea that bloggers and digital influencers are real people. So being close and talking to them, answering what they want to know, and exchanging experiences is the best way to communicate to our followers View this post on Instagram Profile pic. PH: @feliperufinno A post shared by Gabriel Gontijo (@gabriel_gontijo) on Oct 9, 2018 at 6:27pm PDT Mess Magazine: How’s the fashion industry in Brazil? What are your favorite local brands? Gabriel Gontijo: I feel that the majority of the Brazilian brands are very inspired by international labels. So we can notice some stuff on the runway that we have already seen somewhere else. But, of course, there is A LOT of nice brands and creative people here. Unfortunately, those creative and authentic names have less attention than brands that create a more commercial product. Mess Magazine: If you could collaborate with one fashion person, who would be that? Gabriel Gontijo: I would LOVE to work with Raf Simons or Nicolas Ghesquière. I really admire the way they create fashion and the historical references they use. Mess Magazine: Your style in 3 words. Gabriel Gontijo: “Urban, clean and young.” View this post on Instagram 🖤 A post shared by Gabriel Gontijo (@gabriel_gontijo) on Sep 25, 2018 at 7:47am PDT Mess Magazine: 3 essentials this fall. Gabriel Gontijo: Knit sweaters, jeans, and white chunky sneakers. Mess Magazine: Who’s the best and worst designer for you? Gabriel Gontijo: I really admire how Alessandro Michele turned Gucci into a fairy tale. And I used to be a fan of Balmain and Olivier Rousteing, but now I think they are kinda lost in the creative processes. Mess Magazine: Who do you follow on social media and absolutely would recommend doing so? Gabriel Gontijo: Eva Chen! She is very powerful, inspiring, funny and a great mom! View this post on Instagram No rain in Spain 💃🏻💯🌞🔥 A post shared by Eva Chen (@evachen212) on Oct 5, 2018 at 3:29pm PDT Mess Magazine: Any fashion rituals you have? Gabriel Gontijo: I always match colors in my outfit. T-shirt with shoes, pants with the jacket, and so on. View this post on Instagram All black but not too much. A post shared by Gabriel Gontijo (@gabriel_gontijo) on Oct 5, 2018 at 2:32pm PDT Mess Magazine: What are your next projects/goals? Gabriel Gontijo: I am very focused on the male fashion market now! I’m already planning my trip to Milan Fashion week in the next season. View this post on Instagram @institutoneymarjr Obrigado pelo convite, @cea_brasil. PH: @luizaferraz A post shared by Gabriel Gontijo (@gabriel_gontijo) on Jul 19, 2018 at 7:22pm PDT The interview by Dominika Perek Fashion assistance and publishing the content: Victoria Petrova Photography: Felipe Rufinno View this post on Instagram Tuesday spring 💐 @gabriel_gontijo by me A post shared by Felipe Rufino (@feliperufinno) on Oct 9, 2018 at 9:10am PDT
