For our latest editorial, "Made in Belgium," OC buyers Jesse and Carol dressed Belgian babe Tino in the best of the country's Fall collections. Though Tino recently moved to NY, we tapped him for some info on his homeland.
Name: Tijn "Tino" Thielens
Hometown: Antwerp, Belgium
Occupation (when not modeling): Student
What do you miss most about Belgium? French fries, good chocolate, friends and family
Tell us three things we might not know about Belgium: The Belgians actually invented the "French" fry; we hold the world record for the most days without a government; our prime minister is Italian and openly gay
Favorite Belgian band: Technically he's not a band but Stromae
Favorite Belgian designer: Walter Van Beirendonck!
If you had to eat waffles or fries for the rest of your life, which would you choose? Fries—no doubt!
Most prized possession: My iPhone, especially when I'm abroad
You're stranded on a desert island—5 necessities? Swim shorts, sunglasses, some good music, chocolate, and a boat to get back home when I get bored
What is somehthng about you no one would expect? I can play the saxophone.
Best gift you've ever given: Pralines
Best gift you've ever recieved: My watch
What would you choose as your last meal on Earth? A big fat steak with french fries
View the complete "Made in Belgium" editorial here.
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Name: Tijn "Tino" Thielens
Hometown: Antwerp, Belgium
Occupation (when not modeling): Student
What do you miss most about Belgium? French fries, good chocolate, friends and family
Tell us three things we might not know about Belgium: The Belgians actually invented the "French" fry; we hold the world record for the most days without a government; our prime minister is Italian and openly gay
Favorite Belgian band: Technically he's not a band but Stromae
Favorite Belgian designer: Walter Van Beirendonck!
If you had to eat waffles or fries for the rest of your life, which would you choose? Fries—no doubt!
Most prized possession: My iPhone, especially when I'm abroad
You're stranded on a desert island—5 necessities? Swim shorts, sunglasses, some good music, chocolate, and a boat to get back home when I get bored
What is somehthng about you no one would expect? I can play the saxophone.
Best gift you've ever given: Pralines
Best gift you've ever recieved: My watch
What would you choose as your last meal on Earth? A big fat steak with french fries
View the complete "Made in Belgium" editorial here.
