Q&A with Johannes Huebl
We asked model, designer, and photographer Johannes Huebl a few questions on life, style, and the people and places that matter most to him
Here at Gentleman’s Journal, we have a keen eye for identifying figures at the forefront of their respective industries. That’s why we’ve embarked on a series of insightful conversations with industry leaders, delving deeper into their interests and perspectives. Below, we put German model, designer and photographer Johannes Huebl in the hot seat.
The best restaurant in the world is…
Impossible to say. But Eleven Madison Park in New York is close enough.
Your favourite hotel…
Any of the Aman and Bvlgari hotels have my vote. Such an amazing attention to detail and service. I just left the Bvlgari Hotel in Milan, phenomenal.
The city destination you never tire of is…
Tokyo. Ever since I lived there in my early 20s, I’ve been drawn back to it. One of a kind.

Bvlgari Hotel in Milan; a crisp glass of Meursault
The drink order that never disappoints is…
A crisp glass of Meursault for me.
Your perfect holiday...
Naked on a deserted beach with my wife.
The menswear brand you rate…
Thom Sweeney.
The best gift you have ever received…
My wife’s "Yes, I will marry you“.

Tokyo; Thom Sweeney
The last thing you bought and loved…
My new Porsche.
The book everyone should read before they die is…
Goethe’s Faust, Part One.
The best piece of advice you have received…
Position yourself next to chance.
The person in your career you admire most…
Peter Lindbergh, the photographer.

Eleven Madison Park, New York; Goethe’s Faust, Part One
The advice you would give to some starting out in your profession…
Be polite, patient and proficient.
Your biggest luxury...
Vacation time.
What do you do to relax and unwind…
Meditate, listen to music, swim, read, exercise.
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