To party to: Digitalism, Pogo
Which designers/artists do you find inspiring? James Brown, Keith Haring and Andy Warhol.
Do you collect anything? Vinyl records.
Do you have a favourite market? And shop? Some smaller, individual shops in Berlin-Mitte and Berlin- Friedrichshain.
What inspired you to launch FUNK and why did you choose eyewear? During my apprenticeship as an optician, there was nothing in the eyewear market that I really liked, so I decided to design my own frames.
What are FUNK’s future plans, and what new ranges are in the pipeline? FUNK will always try to be ahead of the trends; right now we are developing big, fat metal frames in our own distinct style.
What eras do FUNK sunglasses take their influence from? FUNK is influenced by all eras of the last century and we transport the range in to the present time.
Are you a big fan of funk music? Yes, you could say so. A few years back, for five years, I ran a little funk club called Wax Hi-Fi, in Munich.
What track would you put on to chill out to and one to get the party started? At the moment, to chill to: Nina Simone, See-Line Woman (Masters at Work remix).
Is there anything you couldn’t live without? I couldn’t be without music, as it’s one of the most important things in my life. That’s the reason I’m still DJing.
Is there anything you regret? There is nothing I regret – everything I’ve done, it doesn’t matter what, had sense…even if it didn’t make sense the moment after I did it!
If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be? Where my home is right now, in a small village in the south of Germany, surrounded by lots of nice, tolerant people. They accept my little follies and they are very honest. I travel a lot, so see many different cultures and philosophies, but I always come back to my base in our old farm house where I am able to live with my creativity.
Who or what has had the biggest influence on the way you live your life? Music and girls.
Who or what do you think FUNK has influenced? Again – music and girls!
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