In Medias Res: Jonathan Pak
- Words Grailed Team
- Date October 14, 2016
"In Medias Res" is a column in which photographer Chris Fenimore links up with some of New York City's most interesting people to see what they're wearing throughout the week.
Name: Jonathan Pak
Age: 27
Occupation: Buyer/Owner of Patron of The New
Neighborhood: West Village
Favorite shop in New York City: Patron of The New. If I'm shopping elsewhere, I'll go to Thom Browne, which is down the street from us, or Gucci.
Favorite restaurant in New York City: Carbone, Polo Bar, BondST
How did you get into fashion: Skateboarding was the starting point of me going to stores and actually wanting to buy clothes. Hedi Slimane, when he was at Dior, got me into high-fashion. Then there was college where I just wanted to wear cool shit that I liked that no one else knew about.
Current favorite piece(s) in your closet: Saint Laurent Blood Luster jacket from SS14, Enfants Riches Déprimés Chinese Rocks souvenir jacket from the current fall season.
How long have you been using Grailed: Since the beginning.
Most memorable Grailed come up: A bunch of rare Palace and Supreme pieces.
Favorite fashion designers: Rick Owens, Raf Simons, Hedi Slimane.
Ultimate grail: Saint Laurent chain jeans from Hedi's first collection and a bunch of Raf pieces from 2003.