Welcome to Season 5 of the Legends Series. This episode starts with my guest Aleksandar Dragičević sharing his experience of the bombing of Belgrade, now Serbia in 1999 when he was just 19 years old and about to embark on a journey to Japan. A chance conversation in a nightclub shines a light on a possibility for Aleks and his life is never the same after that as he is whisked to Tokyo on a modelling contract. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Marilyn Klein and Thierry Mugler.

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In this episode you’ll hear:

How Aleksandar experienced the war in Serbia and “came from a bomb shelter” in Belgrade “to a fashion show” in Tokyo
Some of the coping mechanisms of the people in Serbia during the 1999 bombings
How Aleks transformed from the model who arrived in Tokyo to photographer and videographer for major brands
Aleks’ idea of beauty and photographing people who aren’t models
How Aleks adapted during Covid-19 and what’s coming next

About Aleksandar

Aleksandar was born in 1979 and grew up in Serbia and moved to Tokyo 20 years later with a modelling contract.

In 2009 Aleks started to produce fashion films for several Japanese and international brands such as Vogue, GQ and Fiat.

From 2014 - 2016 Aleks travelled around the world and doing work on the fly, producing photographs and videos for yoga teachers, wine specialists, authors, foodies, doctors and drag queens.

Prior to settling back to Japan, Aleks produced a documentary about Roisin Murphy Realness, available on YouTube which summarises his love for this amazing artist and the world of Drag.

From 2016 Aleks worked with Hirotaka Jewellery with visuals, photography, videos, social media.

In 2018 Aleks made a brief return to the modelling world, appearing in a TV commercial for a video game.

Aleks’ other recent work includes music videos, videos for brands such as Fendi - for the grand opening at Ginza 6, “Calzedonia” and “Double Standard” with Avgvst Production. Music videos for Brendan Reilly, Coppe, Gaff-e etc.

A future goal is to work with as many beautiful souls as possible. Aleks values honesty and humour in both people and art.

Connect with Aleksandar

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genkiserb/

Links

Lick my brain in silence Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBpBxbHcEMw

Roisin Murphy Realness Documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ht9jWmQT0Q

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