Photography Robinson Bancroft
We bring to you the 22 year old Cologne born and bred model Maximilian Bungarten. Now signed with the highly spoken of Izaio Model Management, Bungarten had is initial introduction to become a model while on a night out in the infamous Berghain, where a designer approached him with the idea. Now studying for his real passion being film making in Munich the young fresh face manages to keep a good balance between the opposite occupations.
Was modeling always a dream of yours?
Not really. I always expected to find a place behind the camera. Years ago I wanted to become a photographer. Now I’m producing film.
If you ran into someone who could predict the future and you were allowed to ask them 1 question about your life. What would you ask?
How will I die?
Who is your childhood icon?
Sailor Moon
What would be the perfect modeling gig for you?
Shooting the next Raf Simons campaign, at great salt lake dessert.
What’s the biggest challenge you have being a male model?
I don’t think there is gender specific challenge, but probably the biggest challenge for all of us is time management.
What is the one thing you would like to see change within the fashion industry?
I would love to see more people spending money on young talented designers.
Who is your biggest current icon?
For now, I’m free of icons. I like the images of Wolfgang Tillmanns. In summer I’ll be shooting a film about european and Arabian youth culture, somehow inspired by him. And I have to mention Jovana Reisinger, she’s great!
What is your favorite movie?
Laurence Anyways
Which 3 items would you bring with you if you were to be stranded on a deserted island
Sunnies, camera and my phone,
Where would you live if you could pick any place in the world?
London
