DJ Oskar Offermann Shares His Personal Style Tips
http://www.sleek-mag.com/2016/09/09/oskar-offermann-joop/
Inspired by a documentary about the Berlin clubbing scene, Oskar Offermann moved to the German capital as a graduate and hasn’t looked back. Now an established figure, Oskar is constantly hopping between studios, clubs and parties. So with such a hectic schedule he prefers to keep his lifestyle simple but luxurious – and the same applies to his clothes.
As such, the latest range by JOOP! is the perfect match. Created using lightweight, durable fabrics, it offers a 2016 take on Nineties style. Featuring smart but relaxed cuts and the company’s classic turn of the century serif logo, it’s a tribute to the past designed for the modern, fashion conscious man. So to put it to the test, the German house star took SLEEK on a journey around Berlin, where he revealed his taste in music, fashion and why JOOP! Jeans are the only garments to cut a rug in.
"I live by the philosophy of minimum input for maximum effect"
SLEEK: How would you describe your dress sense?
OSKAR OFFERMANN: When it comes to style, I live by the philosophy of minimum input for maximum effect. I have a lot of shirts. Lately I’ve been buying them in monochrome. I started with black and then I went to grey and now I’m down with white.
And your style of music?
It’s mostly house-oriented, functional club music, but I’m currently trying to break away from this. In general it’s very much influenced by song writing and melodies, so are my DJ sets.
How important is clothing when you’re performing?
I’m very much into communicating with my crowd, and always feels like I’m in this kind-of dialogue with them. In my opinion, if you feel comfortable in your clothes that’s when you look the best.
What do you associate JOOP! JEANS with?
I remember the JOOP! JEANS campaign from 1998 with Claudia Schiffer and Marcus Schenkenberg really well, and I’m glad the brand is having a Nineties revival. The collection has many beautiful, simple pieces. The colours are also quite low-key and, above all, it’s really easy to wear – just how I like it.
What’s your favourite piece in the new collection?
I really like the T-Shirt I’m wearing right now and also the black jacket, that’s this soft jersey in a denim look. It feels really comfortable and doesn’t compromise on looks.
Photography by Timothy Schaumburg
Production by Marcel Nawrath
Styling by Kamilla Richter
Hair and make-up by Manu Kopp
Assistant photography by Phillip Koll
Assistant styling by Gloria Cardona
