interview

Name:
Silas de Maat

Agency:
Parker Mgmt (Amsterdam – mother agency), Marilyn Agency (Paris), d’management group (Milan), Milk Management (London), View Management (Barcelona)

Age:
21

Height:
6’2″

Place of Origin:
Utrecht, the Netherlands

Ethnic Origin:
Dutch

Birthsign:
Cancer

Instagram:
@silasdemaat

Did you always want to be a model? Tell us about how you were discovered.
Actually, no. I got scouted for the first time when I was 15 years old. Back then, I declined the opportunity because I was still in high school and was too shy. In hindsight, I am super happy I chose not to because I was definitely not ready. I got scouted again through my best friend’s Instagram story and decided to give it a try, and have had no regrets ever since.

Most memorable modeling experience so far?
This has to be the first Bottega Veneta show I walked because it was also Matthieu Blazy’s debut show and I am really grateful I got to be part of a show that big.

One song you have on repeat, and why?
“That’s That” by MF DOOM. I love the singing part at the end for some reason.

What other passions do you have aside from modeling?
Ever since I was young, I have been into plants, and I have really gotten into collecting rare indoor plants, especially ant plants, because they look so strange.

What is something you’ve always wanted to do/try?
I have always wanted to buy a cheap car and attempt a huge road trip all across the Eurasian continent.

What’s one thing people may be surprised to find out about you?
Until I was ten years old, I had no clue that the tests in school were actually important for my future, I always just saw them as something I had to do, and the score I got didn’t matter.

What change would you like to see in the world?
The way people choose or get assigned where they live. It would be great to see more diverse neighborhoods. Also, I think this would greatly improve the understanding of other people’s cultures, backgrounds, and feelings and in general improve the way we all understand each other.