INFLUENCER DAN MATANIMEKE

Dan Matanimeke

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Taniela Vakacegu Matanimeke’ aka Dan ‘Paris’ Matanimeke is one of the most fabulous sights on the Suva style stage. Statuesque, elegant, dripping fabulosity, 29yo Dan is also one of the loveliest and genuine Beings you’ll ever meet.

Currently Dan is taking care of his grandmother, who is their OG role model, as well as running an online business online selling clothes on social media.

“I have been working in the retail industry for 6 years now, it is a passion for me, dealing and sorting out clothes, being creative doing window displays, dressing mannequins, etc. I also very much enjoy working as a stylist, for photo shoots and for individuals.”

You can find Dan’s fabulosity here

INSTAGRAM ACC: @dan.imfj

TIK TOK : @danimfj
TWITTER : @danmatanimeke
FACEBOOK: @DanParisMatanimeke

Q&A

1. WHAT DOES BEING AN INFLUENCER MEAN TO YOU?
Being an Influencer means to have a voice and speak out on issues that you’re passionate about. You have the ability to sell & promote a product by just being your authentic self, which society appreciates.

2. TIME TRAVEL, WHEN, WHERE & WHY?
I would say back in the early 2000s, 2008- 2011 around that time when my grandmother was at her best days, she was someone who knew so much, but most importantly she knew how to weave a mat, she was a professional florist and that was something I wished I had gained from her.

Unfortunately she suffers from early stage Dementia and it is too late to teach me, I know I would’ve carried on her knowledge and skills so far & beyond.

3. WHAT ARE YOU MOST GRATEFUL FOR?
I am most grateful for my upbringing, I was raised by two amazing human beings (My GrandParents) who have taught so much about life, self expression and just being yourself.

My grandfather taught me the importance of hard work and my grandmother, her multi-tasking skills and yes her incredible style, most definitely!!

4. WHAT COLOUR WOULD YOU USE TO DESCRIBE YOURSELF?
I wouldn’t say a specific colour, I would say anything bright is what best describes me, full of life like the sunshine in the middle of the day.

5. IF YOU COULD EAT ONE MEAL FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
I Would say a heavy Dinner because I can stay up all night and sleep throughout the next day missing Breakfast and Lunch ‘’I know it’s so unhealthy ’’ but to answer your question ‘’DINNER’’ It is!!!

6. WHAT DO YOU DO TO RELAX?
Put on my headphones and listen to some old school music, late 90s to early 2000s is my kind of music.

7. WHATS THE CRAZIEST THING YOU’VE EVER DONE?
I went fishing one night with my grandmother and her friends and we ended up on top of a rock on the reef cause it was low tide, in the middle of nowhere!

The person who was driving the boat told me to get off the boat and push the boat back to the ocean which was crazy and scary, because I could have stepped on some poisonous fish or stone, but that was the highlight of my life!

8. WHATS YOUR IDEA OF A PERFECT HOLIDAY?
Drinking lots and lots of coconut juice and seafood lounging by the pool side, especially at Malamala Beach Club, because they have the best infinity pool overlooking the Mamanuca Islands, or just laying back on a beautiful white sandy beach on a beautiful day.

9. DO YOU HAVE TATTOOS? DO THEY MEAN ANYTHING? IF YOU DON’T HAVE TATTOOS, WOULD YOU EVER GET ONE?
I don’t have any Tattoo and not planning to get one (EVER) because I just think your body and skin is just beautiful the way it is.

10. WHATS YOUR SIGNATURE STYLE?
If it’s just out and about in town catching up with friends would be Casual Chic Style but if I’m Attending an event or just a night out with friends would be more Sophisticated, Risk Taker, Controversial and Lots of Cleavage.

11. WHAT IS FASHION TO YOU?
Fashion is self expression, its feeling comfortable; it’s taking risk and looking your best in how you put together a look.

Images courtesy of Dan Matanimeke