Hakan

Name, where are you from?
Hey, my name is Hakan or Poseidon. I am 27 and from W-O-N-D-E-R-F-U-L- Berlin!

What do you do?
This is Hakan, a young, cool, dedicated and hard-working freelancer from Berlin. I am well organized, passionate about fashion, music and lifestyle and willing to discover more of it! I am a graphic design graduate, fashion-obsessed and brand-aware guy with a passion for overload on work - all day, every day. Today I found myself in a field of creative direction, styling and PR.

Describe your style in three words?
Not your style.

What’s the best gig you’ve ever been to in Berlin?
The best gig I have ever been to was definitely the concert by my favourite band ever YEARS & YEARS in Berlin. I was invited to a meet and greet at Kesselhaus, so before the band played we had the chance to hang out with them #hehe. Just good vibes and a phenomenal atmosphere #iloveyouguys. The track I would nominate is one from the older album 'Communion' and it's called 'Eyes Shut'... I told Olly Alexander (frontperson of the band) that I adore this song and it helped me get over my ex-boyfriend, so he sang it with all his heart!

Which German subcultures have influenced you?
I don't think that there was only one subculture that influenced me… there is definitely a change in how I dressed and what inspires me since I have been living in Berlin! I am originally from Stuttgart which is in the south of Germany. Berlin as a city combines just a huge bunch of styles and cultures so if need to choose I would definitely go with the rave scene. Party, of course, is a big influence on the city, so that is what you can see and find in my looks too: Ecstasy, confidence and fun!

Best German musician?
Difficult question! I know and do love a few artists from Germany, but if I should choose a local from Berlin I would go with my friend Peer Lie Ning! His soul and voice and character is such a blessing and nobody can escape his charm! The song I will nominate is 'Tonight' by LIE NING.

Where is your favourite independent venue in Berlin?
There are a few spots I LOVE! But on a sunny and warm day, there is no better place than Tempelhofer Feld. It's an old airport area and gives me the best #freedom vibe that you can imagine.

What is Berlin’s best-kept secret?
If you live here long enough, you will recognize and understand the city is a WHOLE F***ing different place in the summer!!!!! It's kind of survival training in the winter, that’s what I can tell you guys! #insertdesperatelaughhere

Best place to hang out in Berlin?
I would name a whole area for this question! As you know Berlin is separated into different districts and every district has its own vibe. If I want to hang out and have a chill day I mostly go to MITTE or F-HAIN! For five years everything there makes me #justhappy.