{"id":167169,"date":"2025-06-03T11:00:56","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T15:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/models.com\/oftheminute\/?p=167169"},"modified":"2026-05-22T16:15:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T20:15:03","slug":"dogi-nesanir-on-sculpting-style-that-resonates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/models.com\/oftheminute\/?p=167169","title":{"rendered":"Dogi Nesanir on Styling Women In Full Control"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Behind the Image is an ongoing MODELS.com series taking a more personal look at both established and emerging creative talent.<\/em><\/p>\n<style>\n.quote {\nline-height: 1.2em !important;\npadding: 35px 25px;\n}\n.wp-caption {\n    margin-top: 65px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<figure id=\"attachment_141369\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-141369\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2025\/06\/Dogi-by-Davit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3441\" height=\"3719\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-167171\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-141369\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><br \/>\nDogi Nesanir by Davit Giorgadze | Image courtesy of Total Management<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/dogukan-nesanir\">Dogi Nesanir<\/a>, Stylist<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hometown:<\/strong> Berlin, Germany<br \/>\n<strong>Based:<\/strong> Paris, France<br \/>\n<strong>Representation:<\/strong> <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/total-management\">Total Management<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>How would you describe your work? What\u2019s your trademark?<\/strong><br \/>\nI would describe my work as powerful, personal, timeless, and modern. A trademark of my work would be a woman who looks like she is in full control. She is empowered, and she is wearing the clothes, not the other way around.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What sparked your interest in styling, and was there a defining moment that made you pursue it professionally?<\/strong><br \/>\nMy first love for styling definitely came through music. I\u2019ve always been obsessed with music videos, and I remember watching <em>Beautiful Liar <\/em> by Beyonc\u00e9 and Shakira when I was just 11 years old. I was instantly drawn to the styling, hair, and makeup, and that fascination never really left. A defining moment for me was being a 17-year-old, very gay, big guy in Berlin, surrounded by people who had nothing to do with fashion. At the same time, I realized that in the fashion industry, nobody looked like me, especially in the German scene. I felt like there wasn\u2019t anyone I could look up to, so I decided to go for it myself. It wasn\u2019t easy; there were plenty of hurdles along the way&#8230; but hey, here we are, haha.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What other jobs have you had?<\/strong><br \/>\nSo many! I once worked at a caf\u00e9 but got kicked out after just one day because I spilled everything I touched. That was when I had just turned 14. When I turned 15, I saved up all my money and bought myself a camera. I used it to document my friends and me as club kids, going to clubs we were way too young to be in, for my blog. But hey, this was Berlin. Back then, anything was possible, even with no money. I had a Facebook page where I uploaded those images, and they quickly became part of a young movement in Berlin at the time. I gained quite a bit of popularity, which led to people asking me to photograph them, and suddenly, I was booking my own shoots. I made some pocket money pretty quickly, but it felt like a hamster wheel I couldn\u2019t escape. In the end, I realized I loved fashion way more than photography. While doing photoshoots, I still needed a full-time job, so I worked a lot in retail. For example, I worked at Monki during the day and then in clubs at night. My last job before becoming a full-time freelance stylist, when I was 18, was at the CELINE store during Phoebe Philo\u2019s era. My store manager at the time, Sarah, believed in me so much. Honestly, I was a natural at selling clothes. But while I had big dreams, she quickly realized I wasn\u2019t meant for the retail world. I needed to be out there, starting my styling journey. Still, I was absolutely dependent on the money. I was always broke and wasn\u2019t earning anything from styling yet. So she gave me some tough love and basically fired me the day after I\u2019d done a styling gig and a magazine editorial, which, at the time, felt like I\u2019d just shot a Chanel campaign, haha. I knew nobody was waiting for me out there, but still, that ended up being the push I needed. I went out and started finding styling work. To this day, I have no clue how I did it, but the jobs just started coming in. You build on each one, people start hearing your name, and somehow, it all falls into place. I believe consistency is the key.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What non-fashion influences (art, film, literature, music, etc.) shape your creative perspective?<\/strong><br \/>\nI\u2019m really influenced by music and subcultures, especially traditional ones. For example, Turkish and Kurdish folklore is something that still inspires me to this day. The Middle Eastern music scene, from the 1920s to now, continues to be a major source of inspiration for me. Female rap and women artists, in general, have also had a huge influence on my work, empowering me to embrace boldness, confidence, and unapologetic self-expression in every look I create.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You&#8217;ve collaborated with <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/client\/doublet\">Doublet<\/a> for the past few seasons. What draws you to the brand creatively, and how has your collaboration evolved over time?<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/people\/masayuki-ino\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ino-san (Masayuki Ino)<\/a>, the creative director of <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/client\/doublet\">Doublet<\/a>, and I couldn\u2019t be further apart in terms of aesthetics, but that\u2019s exactly why I\u2019m so drawn to him and the brand. It\u2019s a love affair between two energies that, when aligned and combined, create something truly new and fresh. I\u2019m in awe of his creativity and his mind. He\u2019s definitely someone I respected before, but after working with him season after season, my respect has turned into an obsession with what he\u2019ll present next. Then I get to spin it, sometimes even tear it apart, and he loves that. He enjoys that I come in with the sole purpose of elevating the entire message and offering a perspective no one would ever expect from Doublet. We\u2019ve come a long way together. The beginning was very different from where we are now. I really appreciate his blind trust in me, and I also value that our way of working is honest and healthy. If one of us isn\u2019t sure about something, we challenge each other to make sure we get the best possible outcome. That\u2019s how we approach every season: with an open mind and the trust that the result will look nothing like our first &#8220;style-out&#8221; day. We usually change a lot during the casting process and adapt to each model and character. That\u2019s why Doublet is so special. Nothing is ever as expected.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What have you watched\/heard\/read lately that has inspired you?<\/strong><br \/>\nI went to see the amazing show  <em>Eyes Open in the Dark <\/em> by Peter Hujar at Raven Row in London while I was there for work, and it truly blew my mind. Although he\u2019s less known than his peers from the &#8217;80s, he was an incredible queer photographer from New York who inspires me in my work a lot.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Your work often has a sculptural quality. How do you think about silhouette and structure when putting together a look?<\/strong><br \/>\nMy process usually begins with a classic silhouette and feel. Once I have that foundation in place, I start to question what I want to transform it into\u2014without making it too surreal or unrealistic. One of the best compliments I often get is from people saying they can envision themselves wearing the look I created, even if it&#8217;s not traditional. I always aim to keep my thought process realistic and relatable. For me, it has to feel natural. Or, if I want it to feel staged, the goal is for it not to feel intentionally natural. I don\u2019t really like grey areas. I either love something or usually hate it\u2014haha. It\u2019s a strong statement, but the silhouette and structure of a look have to evoke either love or hate for it to feel right to me.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s been the most challenging moment in your career, and what did you take away from it?<\/strong><br \/>\nI believe we&#8217;ve experienced a generational shift in gatekeeping. Somewhere along the way, it became something truly amazing, allowing people to finally showcase their talents on bigger platforms. However, I also believe that new gatekeepers from this generation have emerged, still playing what I like to call \u201cindustry politics.\u201d For me, motivation and compassion are the driving forces behind my daily efforts to reach new goals and set higher standards for myself. At the same time, I\u2019m extremely critical of my own work and go through periods of intense self-doubt. And when I tell you imposter syndrome is real at certain times of the year, it\u2019s an understatement. I want to be transparent because I feel there haven\u2019t been enough honest conversations about these struggles. On social media, everything looks perfect, and it\u2019s become a place where everyone hides behind their screens, making it hard to see what\u2019s really going on. I\u2019ve realized that by being honest, consistent, and showing compassion for others, you can still climb out of the holes you sometimes dig for yourself by spending too much time on social media. Once I understood my own value in my work, it all started to make sense.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who do you think is one to watch?<\/strong><br \/>\nMy friend <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/roxane-dia\">Roxane Dia<\/a>. She\u2019s an amazing casting director and one of the best people I know, talented and kind. Those are the ones to watch, like Roxane!<\/p>\n<h3>Selected Work<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_141376\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-141376\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2025\/06\/1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3698\" height=\"4823\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-167176\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-141376\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><br \/>\nMalgosia Bela by Davit Giorgadze | Image courtesy of Total Management<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/work\/re-edition-magazine-malgosia\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Re-Edition SS25 cover story featuring Malgosia Bela<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nI love this image because it feels quintessentially me. I started styling when I was 18, and back then, I didn\u2019t have the resources, the network, or the opportunities that I have today, but I was always mixing very unconventional and rather eccentric pieces with chic elements to create something that, in my mind, always made perfect sense. As Madonna once said, \u201cI can be spiritual and still shop at Prada!\u201d I\u2019ve never liked being put in boxes, and I usually break right through them.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_141376\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-141376\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2025\/06\/Document_13_026.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1143\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-167177\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-141376\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><br \/>\nYar Aguer by  Ola Rindal | Image courtesy of Total Management<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/work\/document-journal-exuberance-is-beauty\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Document Journal SS25<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nI love this look because it shows that something as simple as a stocking can become a key piece, pulling the entire outfit together and elevating it. It does a great job of bringing the sculptural quality of the coat to life while adding a pop of color.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_141376\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-141376\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-03-at-8.34.12\u202fAM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1156\" height=\"1458\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-167178\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-141376\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><br \/>\nKarolin Wolter by  Davit Giorgadze  | Image courtesy of Total Management<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/work\/re-edition-magazine-karolin\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Karolin Wolter for the cover of Re-Edition magazine AW24<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThis picture and style represent me really well because I love to layer pieces and create shapes. I very rarely use one piece by itself, but this coat was the picture for me. There was nothing to add to<a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/models\/Karolin-Wolter\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Karolin (Wolter&#8217;s)<\/a> look and stripped-back glam, aside from a very loud yet calm coat with faux fur and faux croc print that brought the whole image together.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_141376\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-141376\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2025\/06\/HarpersBazaarbyDavitandDogi10-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"4000\" height=\"5804\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-167179\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-141376\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><br \/>\nYasmin Warsame by Davit Giorgadze  | Image courtesy of Total Management<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/work\/harpers-bazaar-us-cool-front\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cool Front for Harper&#8217;s Bazaar U.S.<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nTo me, this is a way to show my version of a new and modern luxury. From the moment I met<a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/models\/yasmin-warsame\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Yasmin (Warsame)<\/a>, I was in awe of her presence and character\u2014she is the definition of a model who brings a look to life. She embodies elegance with such effortless ease, which, in my work, is the number one goal: that women feel inspired by it and feel seen.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_141376\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-141376\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2025\/06\/DJ25_PEGAHFARAHMAND_DOGUKANNESANIR-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1875\" height=\"2500\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-167180\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-141376\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><br \/>\nHejia Li by Pegah Farahmand  | Image courtesy of  Total Management<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/work\/document-journal-document\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Document Journal SS25<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nMy work often revolves around sculpting and layering, so this feels like the best representation of a balanced \u201ctoo much.\u201d It\u2019s the perfect example of how I like to take something that initially feels very eccentric and turn it into something chic and relatable.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_141376\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-141376\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2025\/06\/Untitled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-167181\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-141376\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><br \/>\nBy Cihan \u00d6nc\u00fc | Image courtesy of  Total Management<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/work\/indie-magazine-cokyasar\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">COKYASAR<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nMy late cousin Hasan was photographed for <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/client\/indie-magazine\">Indie Magazine<\/a> while I was the fashion director at the time. This was part of a major portfolio project in which I returned to my roots in Kahramanmara\u015f, Turkey, the rural village where my family originates. My goal was to capture and style my family in a way that would leave a lasting impression on people&#8217;s memories. Pictured next to him is my grandmother, dressed in Phoebe Philo-era Celine. This was at the beginning of the \u201cstreet casting\u201d trend, but for me, it wasn\u2019t a trend. It just made sense. Tragically, Hasan passed away in the devastating 2023 earthquake that struck southeastern Turkey and hit my hometown very badly. I will forever cherish the memories we have from this project together. It feels extra special knowing he was part of it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Behind the Image is an ongoing MODELS.com series taking a more personal look at both established and emerging creative talent. 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