Interview // Roger @iheartberlin


Roger Sabate is from a small town near the vibrant city - Barcelona. He studied journalism and cinema. He defines himself as a person totally in love with life&art. In his words - "The key for being happy is the ability to self-express". He is not a Berliner, but definitely looks like one!

Photographer: Lovis Ostenrik Model: Roger@rogernosephoto Sweatshirt: We are still BB  / Septum Ring : (model’s own) / Earring  IAAI (right) / Mini stud:Gina Melosi (right) / Chain earring Gina Melosi (left) / Ring: Box chain& Midi  Milanova Studio  / Ring:Sibilla Santucci  (left, worn as midi) / Heart Ring TYPE Berlin  (left) 

 

Where are you originally from?
I'm from Spain, Catalunya ( Barcelona).

 Where are you based and What brought you there?
I'm in Berlin (obviously jaja), Neukolln ^^ best district ever.

What is your favorite flavor of your city?
The kebabs in Neukolln HAHA

 Best recommendations for your city: Favorite dinner/Brunch/cocktails/ secret location?
Tempelhof when there's the sunset.

What are your life essentials--What do you carry with you at all time?
My fanny pack, my headphones, and my jewelry.

Who was your most previous text/call to and what about?
To my friend David, who's living in Madrid, about trap music.

Photographer: Lovis Ostenrik Model: Roger@rogernosephoto Sweatshirt: We are still BB  / Septum Ring : (model’s own) / Earring  IAAI (right)  / Chain earring Gina Melosi (left) 

 Tell us your daily rituals: Weekday vs weekend?
Same, I woke up, I brush my teeth, I eat, drink coffee, I work, and I skate.
 
 What is your plan for today, this week and this year?
Today, skate, this week a new song or new art project, this year, keep growing personally.

 Most influential person in your life?
My sister, Casey Neistat, and "rap" (hip-hop).

 Tried and true methods against creative block?
Listen to some music and consume art.


Photographer: Lovis Ostenrik Model: Roger@rogernosephoto Sweatshirt: We are still BB  / Septum Ring : (model’s own) / Ring: Box chain& Midi  Milanova Studio  / Ring:Sibilla Santucci  (left, worn as midi) / Heart Ring TYPE Berlin  (left) 

 What are some inspirational things: designs, artists, music, sites that you find yourself re-visiting often?
I listen to music every day, every time, but I constantly check photographers, or fashion, not a specific person/place, but in general, the people that I follow, and I like what they're creating. I always check CoCo, he's an Italian singer. I like the whole vibe that he represents.

 Likes/dislikes?
Likes: Fashion, music, inspiration, good vibes, humility, integrity, art, beach, night, wine, surf, friends, family, tattoos, Italy, food, skate, express myself, light.
Dislikes: bad vibes, routine, fights, darkness, big dramas, stress, perfectionism, hypocrisy, arrogance.


photography: Lovis Ostenrik, production: Millicent Nobis, styling: Gina Melosi