Johannes Huebl is a member of a rare breed: a street style enthusiast who dresses in his own sophisticated style, without the help of a stylist. The 39-year-old model, photographer and shoe designer, and husband of the equally famous Olivia Palermo, has fronted campaigns for DKNY and Mango, walked the runway on request and represented Royal Salute whiskey since moving from Germany to New York after graduating from university.
Johannes Huebl: biography
The boy grew up in After graduating from the local Kaiser-Wilhelm school, he entered the University of Hamburg to study business economics, and continued his studies at the University of Lehneburg with a focus on cultural history, philosophy, cinema and photography. While still in Hamburg, he began collaborating with a modeling agency, where his career began.
Having become popular, Huebl lived in Paris, London, Barcelona, Tokyo and New York. With Wilhelmina Models he has worked for clients such as Hugo Boss, Banana Republic, Dunhill, Schwarzkopf, etc. In his free time from modeling, he is engaged in photography. His work participated in a fundraiser for Maasai schools in 2013.
However, despite the status of a popular model men's clothing, Huebl made a lot of style mistakes in his time: “When I was young, I wore a lot of oversized clothes. I have a ton of XXL clothes hidden in the basement of my parents' house. I think we are all changing!”
A leather jacket is the first stylish item that Johannes Huebl purchased. He doesn’t remember exactly how old he was then - 15 or 16, around the time his parents stopped buying him clothes. He was also a big fan of CP Company in his youth. They had a hooded jacket with built-in goggles, so that when you put it on, the goggles were right on your face. Johannes Huebl is sure that the leather jacket was a little more stylish.
In his opinion, the most common mistake men make is refusing to adjust clothes to their size. By this, he doesn't mean that everyone should buy expensive custom-made suits. Johannes believes this is a consequence of living in New York, where you can find a dry cleaner every half block doing alterations, but people should know that a two-minute adjustment to the length of a pair of trousers or the sleeves of a jacket can make a big difference in one's appearance.
Favorite brands
Hubl really likes Brunello Cucinelli, but it's one of those brands that, even with a 30% discount, is still a little out of his price range. And the invitation to the sample sale was a Christmas present for him. Needless to say, he now wears a lot of the brand.
The five things Huebl always travels with are:
- a cashmere scarf, perfect for when the salon gets chilly;
- nautical suit;
- sunglasses (no matter where he's going);
- a pair of pants (his favorite are the Hamburg brand Closed);
- cashmere from Cucinelli, which can be worn on anything.
When it comes to formal wear, Johannes tries to mix things up a bit. When he first arrived in New York, he typically wore a skinny tie and a tight-fitting Dolce & Gabbana evening dress, the silk lapels of which were the only thing different from the usual business suit. A little later, a tailor told him he was going to make him a proper tuxedo with a bow tie and vest, and this opened Huebl's eyes to what could be done with a three-piece evening, even with a lot of rules. He now has a velvet, double-breasted, navy blue tuxedo. His shoes are a pair of Hugo Bosses in a dark eggplant shade, and he likes big ties from Tom Ford. In addition, he always remembers to wear a pocket square and a pair of brightly colored socks.
Velvet slippers are definitely not his style. Lots of guys in the US are wearing them right now, but Johannes still hasn't found a pair that suits him.
When going to a polo match, he prefers a nice summer suit in beige, green or light gray. A tie is not required, but you can always put it on when you think it would be better. However, while in the US people dress well to watch a polo match and it's a social event, in South America it's more of a sporting match and people don't care about their wardrobe, so here you can afford to be a little more relaxed. Moccasins are irreplaceable in any case!
Hairstyle
At Huebl's long hair, so he uses Shu Umera gel to keep everything under control. He doesn't wash his hair every day so as not to dry it out too much.
His worst hairstyle was an attempt to copy Leonardo DiCaprio when he was about 17: long in the front, short on the sides with a side parting. Then there was military service, who sorted everything out, had to shave off her hair. He's looking forward to summer so he can get his hair cut again.
Favorite scent
Hueble's favorite scent is Emporio Armani White He, but it was discontinued more than ten years ago. The remaining three bottles are kept in reserve in a dark corner of his house. Luckily, one of his friends, who is the head nose for Guerlain in Paris, called the company that originally produced the fragrance and copied it so that there would always be a sufficient supply.
Johannes Huebl, whose birth date is December 23, 1977, as a child of the eighties in Germany, saw a lot of guys in jeans several sizes too big and large shirts with buttons with Indian patterns - almost blouses. He really hopes that this fashion will never return again.
Understanding the need to support social media, Johannes only follows 31 people on Instagram. Most of them are his friends, and he uses his account to take screenshots of stylish items that inspire him. He likes to keep his channel uncluttered.
Ten hours for all occasions
Johannes Huebl doesn't wear many rings or bracelets, but he loves watches. He has about ten of them. His rules are to combine the most elegant suit with the simplest chronometer. Among others there is a very stripped down IWC Portofino with a black tie leather strap. For leisure, there is a Panerai Chronograph with interchangeable straps. Plus, the Rolex Explorer II, made in Germany, can be worn with anything - T-shirts, tuxedos, etc.
According to him, if he could have any watch in the world, it would be an incredibly thin, rose gold Lange & Sohne Lange 1 with a leather strap. For a day.
Valentino's influence
It may be surprising, but designer Valentino Garavani has really influenced the way Huebl has dressed in recent years. Sometimes, on his way to dinner in London or New York, he would compliment him on certain things, but Johannes likes what Valentino himself wears more. The way he puts clothes together is impeccable, especially the perfect matching of his tie and shirt with his blazer.
Johannes Huebl is a big fan of shoes, and even designed his own collection with the Italian brand Scarosso. His favorites are the nubuck-swade brown ankle boots, shaped like Chelsea boots, stretchy on the sides and stiff at the toe.
Personal life
In June 2014, the reality TV star and Johannes Huebl (photos included in the article) got married in a small ceremony in Bedford, New York. The couple had been dating since 2008, meeting through mutual friends.
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Almost all lovers who have been together for a very long time begin to resemble each other over time. This manifests itself in everything - in habits, gestures, interests and worldview. But besides this, lovers also choose similar images and wear the same type of clothes, with such images once again proving that they are two halves of one whole. A striking example of this statement has recently been a married couple of incredibly stylish fashion insiders - Olivia Palermo And Johannes Huebl. Photos of fashionable outfits by Olivia Palermo and Johannes Huebl for 2014-2015 collected in this publication will tell you what harmonious and thoughtful looks will be an ideal option for many couples in love.
The union of the famous couple - a modern it-girl from the Upper East Side and a German fashion model - has already lasted 5 years, but Olivia and Johannes legalized their relationship only in the middle of last year, getting married in secret from the ubiquitous paparazzi.
Photos from the wedding ceremony
The stylish couple met while filming a reality show in 2008 and have remained inseparable ever since. The socialite and the model appear together everywhere - be it a regular shopping trip or a trip to an important event, while always delighting with carefully thought-out images. They have topped the ratings more than once star couples with an excellent sense of taste, and have also repeatedly received the title of “style icon”.
The style of fashion insiders cannot be described in one word. It contains a lot of different elements from different fashion trends. In the images of the owner of ideal, in the opinion of well-known critics, taste and the blue-eyed model, who has graced the pages of popular gloss more than once, relaxed casual details and classic formal outfits, original boho and comfortable sport-chic, retro style and the latest iconic trends are combined in a complex mix , luxury brands and clothing from affordable mass markets. Olivia and Johannes know how to complement each other perfectly by choosing similar accessories or items of clothing. Their unique looks always look elegant, even if they are slightly careless.
Fashionistas pay special attention to details and accessories. Solid leather bag and basic pumps, comfortable loafers or modest derby shoes - all these basic elements are always present in the wardrobe of lovers along with the hot trends.
The main secret of the fashion success and impeccable style of this couple, according to Olivia herself, is the desire to dress up only for themselves, and not for the eyes of others or the lenses of photographers constantly watching them.
The lovers made a hasty decision due to problems with an American visa
One of the most beautiful celebrity couples, Olivia Palermo and Johannes Huebl, tied the knot. The lovers secretly got married in Manhattan City Hall last Sunday. A few days before, the lovebirds were spotted by the paparazzi while receiving their marriage certificate. The reason for this swift decision was the problems of the German Johannes Huebl with an American visa. As it turned out, the lovers could not get married as planned in the fall, since the lover of 28-year-old Olivia Palermo could be deported from the United States. By the way, not only fans of the stars and journalists were surprised by this sudden news, but also close friends and relatives of the couple. As it became known, only one mutual friend of the newlyweds, Willie Zauberlich, was present at the secret ceremony. The parents of the charming brunette, who were also present at the wedding, did not accept the hasty decision of Olivia and Johannes with enthusiasm. “Parents were not happy that everything was happening so quickly. However, they still decided to come to the wedding at the last minute,” said one of the friends of the newly-made spouses.
However, Olivia Palermo will still wear a chic bridal dress, and Johannes Huebl will soon tie a starched shirt with a bow tie. A representative for the American model said: “The couple is very busy right now and they don’t have time for traditional wedding. However, later this year the grand ceremony will still take place in the best traditions.”
For a kind of rehearsal of the main ceremony, the New York it-girl chose a Carolina Herrera outfit, and her groom chose a laconic snow-white suit. 
