A LETTER OF REFORMATION.

I once had this platform to share things I didn't necessarily want to share. Share a period of mine that has never been mine to share since it was everybody else's. A time where grammar was my bigger strength than fashion, showing off my outfits, doing faces of which I couldn't describe the reflected feelings anymore. Feelings that were mine but for others to interpret. But who am I to talk about feelings here. Here, a fashion blog of a 15 year old boy that just wanted to share his face with the world, who wanted to be recognized. The more I wrote about what I was wearing, the less I wanted to. The more I wanted those words that spread their wings to fly off the tip of my fingers in some small messy bedroom of a 15 year old boy that just wanted to share his face to the world, that just wanted to be recognized on the street, in malls and other public places by those young people that, had known nothing to admire of me but my face. That messy bedroom was messy due to the large amount of freshly laundered clothes he spread all over his floor deciding what to wear to school today living in Germany, a country with no uniforms for school.
So he wrote but knew that a single written word that didn't just happen to get viral couldn't do anything for him. Nobody would read those words, dressed in long captions for artsy Instagram posts that didn't have any deeper meaning but the caption written below it. So he wrote, starting with songs to express his desires, singing them to the people they were meant for. To send a message directly to them without having to say a word. To tell the world what he was feeling but barely anyone wanted to listen. With listen I mean really listen. Listen to the words that he was singing because it were he wanted to reach to them. The meaning behind his endless amount of metaphors but barely anyone really listened. So he wrote. He gave up on wanted to send a message, thought about the big, about the accessibility of his songs to the public ear, the interpretations one could have of his metaphors as he sang about falling from the moon back to earth. About the cultural differences this world brought with it, the different meanings of proverbs and sayings. But still, his songs were always messages of issues so small, barely worth addressing. So he wrote. He wrote for himself. Songs only sang to those willing to listen and eventually shed a tear. He wrote in metaphors unable to interpret for anyone in the captions of his Instagram account because only he could now what it meant to go too close to the sun. Moon was too easy.
This once was supposed to be a letter of reformation. It has become a letter of confession and non dedication of dreams.

New Years Resolution | thought

2014. It was one hell of a year. Sorry to express it like this. In every way there were a lot of happenings. In politics there were the presidential elections in Indonesia, in Culture the escalation of Religion wars, in Economy several plane crashes (one of them just one week ago) and in fashion there were quite a few ups and downs as well.

This post will be a post of only writing since I want to express my thoughts. I must say I wouldn't mind if you dont fully read this.

DENIM | outfit (editorial)

[Denim Jacket: Nassgorju|Top: Taylored|Shoes: Pull&Bear|Sunnies: Ray Ban]

I shot this shoot together with the talented young Photographer Galih Hastosa from Bali. I chose to wear the super cool denim jacket from N.G.K, a Bali based indie brand with really cool stuff.
But I'm quite a fan of Denim clothes in general (as long as you don't wear too much at the same time), depending on how you wear it, it can suit in every situation... (Read on too see more)

Manikan & M.A.N. | Brands Recommended | fashion + GIVEAWAY

With all it's fantastic local brands, Indonesia got one of the most rising fashion market with some of the Asias leading fashion bloggers like Anastasia Siantar, Lucedale and many more. Monitoring the rising fashion and Indonesias rising local brands I will introduce some of those to you, which really got my eye.

Snow Falls | outfit

[Sweater: H&M|Shoes: SISLEY|Shirt: H&M]

On my last vacation in the north of sweden we we're surprisingly hit by the snow. We were prepared, but we did'nt really expect to have snow already since it was only octobre.
But as stubborn as I am, the snow didn't hinder me from wearing what I want to wear.

Sophistication | outfit

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[Blazer: H&M|Shirt: Zara|Espandrilles: H&M]

Why stay colourless to be classy? During the past few month I found my love to brighter colours. While bright-brown has been one of my favourite colors for quite some time I am really wearing way more white combined with colors lately.
Just like in this outfit in which I'm wearing a green-white checked blazer.

Villa Hawila | lifestyle

[Entrance View]

Arriving to this sight on a beautiful afternoon after a long day I imideately droped my bags at the entrance of Villa Hawila, sitauted in the heart of Canggu not too far from the Denpasar Airport, Bali and just starred at the beautifulness of this Villa.

After the Game, We Play | outfit

[T-Shirt: Cocraparis|Birkenstocks: Betula|Sunnies: Vintage]

Catwang overdone I'd say so it actually becomes part of the outfit. In summer I have seen a lot of people with Birkenstocks and also with creatively printed T-Shirts and Shirts. That inspired me.
Read on to see and find out more...

Fall | outfit

[Shirt: LiztoMenswear|Shoes: Handmade|Coat: H&M]

It's been a long time ever since I have posted something on JoSays. but finally I got the time again to post a new outfit post. Right now writing this post I'm sitting stuffed on a balcony in the north of sweden, north of the arctic circle, stuffed on a blanket. In a future blogpost I will write more about this journey.

Runway Sunday | Milan Fashion Week

[Dolce & Gabbana SS15]

Of all the menswear fashion weeks, the Milan Fashion Week is my favourite. It's known that the best way to present youself is by wearing an Italian suit and Milan Fashion week is where these are presented. Of course the fashion week does not only show suits, but also other colections for Spring/Summer 2015. See my Faves and Hates from Milan for SS15.

(See full Runwayshows of Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Giorgio Armani, Iceberg and Dsquared2 posted at the end of the post)

GIVEAWAY

Hey Everyone,

As many of you already requested, I'm doing a Giveaway with a meet and greet as a price. But not just meet and greet: With the first winners I will spend a whole afternoon in a mall strolling around and all what belongs to that, so not just "Hey there, photo, Bye" NO! The people will actually get to know me, and I will hopefully get to know them.

ALL YOU HAVE TO DO is post a picture of you (and your friends if you want) at your favorite hangout place on Instagram or Twitter, tagging #MeetJoSays and (twitter) @JoSays or (Instagram) @JoThiele

Example (Instagram):

WHEN TO DO IT? Tag the photo starting from now until including Juli 6 (end at 0:00). On July 8th I will anounce the two winners. ONE will be picked RANDOMLY and ONE will be picked by having the most CREATIVE and outstanding hangout place! The winners will be announced on www.josays.de , we will get in touch and we meet when I'm in your city :)

It's not too hard and I hope we can have a great day together :)

Still any questions though? Ask me on ask.fm/jonathanthl or mention me the question on twitter.com/josays

ONLY ONE ENTRY PER PERSON COUNTED!

only available for people living in Jakarta, Yogyakarta or Southern Bali (Kuta etc) (If you live in Bali it will probably be an afternoon at the beach or alike) 

Modern Lumberjack | outfit

[Shirt: BDG|Vintage Sunnies|Shoes: Sisley]

So first of all I'd like to thank the anonymous who endorsed this super comfortable and cool looking lumberjack shirt to me. I was really happy when I saw there was a package for me,with sadly now message, name or adress in it.

A Very Parisian Day

[Blazer: The Executive|Shoes: Yongki Komaladi|Shirt: H&M]

Back in Paris a Friend (Ann Li) and I decided to spend a pretty Parisian day. Crèpes by the Eiffel Tower, then a walk by the Seine and a Coffee by the Opera.

Classic. | outfit

Trench Coat: art.23: Paris|Marineshirt: Saint James|Hat: Zara

Another day in Paris, another day trying to be Parisian. This time I tried it with a classic French outfit; Trenchcoat, Marineshirt, and a classy hat.

NUDEL! | outfit

Sweater: Choies|Bag: Maltseva|Shoes: Sisley

Finally I'm able to post something on Jo Says. again. I have been super busy lately and couldn't do anything but once I got that pullover I just couldn't resist.

Photo Diary | Fitra comes to Cologne | Travel

 It's the first time that Fitra and me actually meet in the city one of us really lives in. For the ones who don't know...

Paris pt.3 | Sunny on Montmartre | outfit

Jacket: Taylored|Shirt: ZARA|Jeans: ZARA|Shoes: Pull&Bear|Tie: TheExecutive

Montmartre, the part of Paris known for it's art and it's beauty. With my hobo jacket and comfotable TopSiders I went up to see the incredible view, the painters in the streets and the beautiful little streets all over the hill of Montmartre.

Paris pt.2 | The Back of Notre Dame | Outfit

Blazer: Taylored|Shoes: Yongki Komaladi|Accessories: Several|Glasses: Hilfiger

 As I said in my last post, I wore a few of family pieces throughout my time in Paris. Here you see a blazer, my uncle wore to travel around the world when he was younger.

Paris pt.1 | New Year's Eve | outfit

 This outfit was my outfit from NewYears eve. A stressy day around Paris with a lot of things to carry.

NEW NEW NEW

Hey guys!

New Year, new start they said. I heard, I thought, I did!

The last week I've put my blog offline to do the "renovations" I've prepared for quite a long time. A new name, new domain, new design, pretty much everyhing is new. Sure there still are some things wrong, but I'll try to fix everything as soon as I can!

I actually planned to do a giveaway when I reopen my blog, but for the one I planned It's too early at the moment. But soon I'm going to do another one stay tuned :)

If you have things to say, according to the new design or other things, things you think should be changed or made better, don't hesitate to contact me.

Hope you like it all!

Jo Says Bye :)