{"id":1881816,"date":"2026-04-14T15:05:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T12:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1881816"},"modified":"2026-04-14T15:05:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T12:05:00","slug":"airmaxxing-with-multidisciplinary-creative-jake-elias","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1881816","title":{"rendered":"Airmaxxing with multidisciplinary creative Jake Elias"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/1200\/0-435-2400-1600\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/3\/1443062.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"main-article standard \">\n<div class=\"article-main-content article-wrapper has-media-but-its-an-image\" data-status=\"loaded\" data-primary-article=\"true\" data-url=\"\/fashion\/article\/70053\/1\/airmaxxing-with-multidisciplinary-creative-jake-elias\" data-article-id=\"70053\">\n<header class=\"article-header has-portrait-image no-media\">\n<div class=\"wrapper dg-max-width\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<figure class=\"main-img has-figcaption\" data-img-aspect-ratio-type=\"portrait\" data-img-aspect-ratio=\"0.8\" data-template=\"Standard Article\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"portrait\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"[IMAGE 5] 05_Jacob_012\" class=\"img\" height=\"3000\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/1280\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/3\/1443062.jpg\" width=\"2400\"><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"img-caption\"><span class=\"inner\"><span class=\"credit\">Photography Adam DiCarlo<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside class=\"meta\">\n<div class=\"inner\"><time datetime=\"2026-04-14T15:05:00+00:00\" class=\"timestamp\" title=\"14 April 2026\"><span class=\"month\">April<\/span>\u00a0<br \/>\n<span class=\"day\" data-day=\"14\">14,<\/span>\u00a0<br \/>\n<span class=\"year\">2026<\/span><\/time><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"titles\">\n<div class=\"tags\">\n<div class=\"sections\"><a class=\"category vertical - fashion\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/fashion\">Fashion<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h1 class=\"title\"><span>Airmaxxing with multidisciplinary creative <span class=\"nowrap\">Jake Elias<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<div class=\"standfirst\">\n<h2>The New York multi-hyphenate (and \u2018full time baddie\u2019) talks astrology, Kim Possible cargo pants and styling <span class=\"nowrap\">Air Maxes<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"sponsored-by\"><br \/>\nIn Partnership with <span class=\"sponsor\"> Nike <\/span><\/span><time datetime=\"2026-04-14T15:05:00+00:00\" class=\"timestamp\" title=\"14 April 2026\"><span class=\"month\">April<\/span>\u00a0<br \/>\n<span class=\"day\" data-day=\"14\">14,<\/span>\u00a0<br \/>\n<span class=\"year\">2026<\/span><\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><time datetime=\"2026-04-14T15:05:00+00:00\" class=\"timestamp\" title=\"14 April 2026\"><span class=\"month\">April<\/span>\u00a0<br \/>\n<span class=\"day\" data-day=\"14\">14,<\/span>\u00a0<br \/>\n<span class=\"year\">2026<\/span><\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"providers\">\n<div class=\"contributors\"><span class=\"contributor\" data-contributor-role=\"Text\"><span class=\"contributor-role\">Text<\/span><a class=\"contributor-name\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/user\/dazeddigital\">Dazed Digital<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"article-body-container\">\n<div class=\"article-body wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<p><span>Texas-bred, New York-based creative <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jake.eliass\"><span>Jake Elias<\/span><\/a><span> can\u2019t be put into a box. The 25-year-old has many titles, a few of them being actor, model, writer, and, in their own words, \u201cfull-time baddie\u201d. They\u2019re also a part of the team at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/whorechata.world\/\"><span>Whorechata World<\/span><\/a><span>, a Queer Latinx nightlife collective. As an activist, Elias has made themselves known in the fashion world, too, especially for their advocacy for workers\u2019 rights within the industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Just like their job title, Elias\u2019s personal style can\u2019t be neatly categorised, and is as varied as their music taste, which they describe as a \u201cMegan Thee Stallion sun, Selena Quintanilla moon, and Beyonce rising\u201d. Elia\u2019s looks are often colourful and striking, whether in a relaxed ensemble or a full-on fit. It\u2019s a dichotomy that, naturally, is as diverse as their astrological chart. \u201cI&#8217;m also a Libra moon and Virgo rising, which means I have a sensitive heart but I&#8217;m strict AF,\u201d they say.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>This spring, Elias has added footwear model to their long list of accolades, after appearing in Nike\u2019s recent Airmax campaign, produced in partnership with Dazed Studio. Ahead of their collaboration with the brand, we caught up with Elias to chat styling tips, first fashion memories and more. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"inline-img expandable dev-view-hide\" data-img=\"55d99411-9569-4e4b-9b13-b4250161b05a\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/1989\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/3\/1443063.jpg\" data-img-aspect-ratio-type=\"portrait\" data-img-aspect-ratio=\"0.66\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"portrait\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Nike Airmaxxing Jake Elias\" class=\"img\" height=\"3000\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/786\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/3\/1443063.jpg\" width=\"1989\"><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"img-caption\"><span class=\"credit\">Photography Nina Gofur<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<p><strong>How would you describe your personal style in 3 words?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>Functional, fab and feminine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s your first fashion-related memory?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>I remember wanting to have long hair and high heels so bad that I would put my baby blanket on my head like it was a wig \u2013 I\u2019d even tie it up in a ponytail to get \u2018the hair out of my face\u2019 and would put my baby blocks in my flip flops so they looked like high heels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Your alarm just went off and you have 10 minutes to get ready. What\u2019s the first item in your wardrobe you\u2019re reaching for?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>My cargo pants. I feel like Kim Possible, like \u201cwhat\u2019s the stitch?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s your favourite way to style your Nike Air Maxes?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>I love the versatility \u2013 I can wear them with my cargo pants and strappy top if I\u2019m going to a rave, or pair them with a bubble skirt and braids in my hair if I\u2019m going to the park.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What are some unexpected sources of inspiration for you these days?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>Funny enough, it\u2019s athletics. I consider myself far from an athlete, but I love the contrast of sports jerseys with a skirt and lace, or track pants with a heel. It\u2019s a blend of my hyper-femininity with my masculinity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>With the current never-ending trend cycle and rapidly changing algorithm, how do you stay true to your own taste?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>I am definitely guilty of trying new trends, but I always make it my own. I don\u2019t wear things because it\u2019s cool; it\u2019s just cool because I\u2019m wearing it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"newsletter-inline-last\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-small\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h1 class=\"newsletter-title\">Escape the algorithm! Get The Drop<\/h1>\n<div class=\"meta-row\">\n<p class=\"meta\">Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/privacy-policy\" class=\"meta-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\nPrivacy policy<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"confirmation\" aria-live=\"polite\">\n<p class=\"confirmation-title\">Thank you. 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Get The Drop<\/h1>\n<div class=\"meta-row\">\n<p class=\"meta\">Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/privacy-policy\" class=\"meta-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\nPrivacy policy<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"confirmation\" aria-live=\"polite\">\n<p class=\"confirmation-title\">Thank you. You have been subscribed<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/privacy-policy\" class=\"meta-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\nPrivacy policy<br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"article-body wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<p><span>Texas-bred, New York-based creative <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jake.eliass\"><span>Jake Elias<\/span><\/a><span> can\u2019t be put into a box. The 25-year-old has many titles, a few of them being actor, model, writer, and, in their own words, \u201cfull-time baddie\u201d. They\u2019re also a part of the team at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/whorechata.world\/\"><span>Whorechata World<\/span><\/a><span>, a Queer Latinx nightlife collective. As an activist, Elias has made themselves known in the fashion world, too, especially for their advocacy for workers\u2019 rights within the industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Just like their job title, Elias\u2019s personal style can\u2019t be neatly categorised, and is as varied as their music taste, which they describe as a \u201cMegan Thee Stallion sun, Selena Quintanilla moon, and Beyonce rising\u201d. Elia\u2019s looks are often colourful and striking, whether in a relaxed ensemble or a full-on fit. It\u2019s a dichotomy that, naturally, is as diverse as their astrological chart. \u201cI&#8217;m also a Libra moon and Virgo rising, which means I have a sensitive heart but I&#8217;m strict AF,\u201d they say.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>This spring, Elias has added footwear model to their long list of accolades, after appearing in Nike\u2019s recent Airmax campaign, produced in partnership with Dazed Studio. Ahead of their collaboration with the brand, we caught up with Elias to chat styling tips, first fashion memories and more. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"inline-img expandable dev-view-hide\" data-img=\"55d99411-9569-4e4b-9b13-b4250161b05a\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/1989\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/3\/1443063.jpg\" data-img-aspect-ratio-type=\"portrait\" data-img-aspect-ratio=\"0.66\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"portrait\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Nike Airmaxxing Jake Elias\" class=\"img\" height=\"3000\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/786\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/3\/1443063.jpg\" width=\"1989\"><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"img-caption\"><span class=\"credit\">Photography Nina Gofur<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<p><strong>How would you describe your personal style in 3 words?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>Functional, fab and feminine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s your first fashion-related memory?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>I remember wanting to have long hair and high heels so bad that I would put my baby blanket on my head like it was a wig \u2013 I\u2019d even tie it up in a ponytail to get \u2018the hair out of my face\u2019 and would put my baby blocks in my flip flops so they looked like high heels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Your alarm just went off and you have 10 minutes to get ready. What\u2019s the first item in your wardrobe you\u2019re reaching for?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>My cargo pants. I feel like Kim Possible, like \u201cwhat\u2019s the stitch?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s your favourite way to style your Nike Air Maxes?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>I love the versatility \u2013 I can wear them with my cargo pants and strappy top if I\u2019m going to a rave, or pair them with a bubble skirt and braids in my hair if I\u2019m going to the park.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What are some unexpected sources of inspiration for you these days?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>Funny enough, it\u2019s athletics. I consider myself far from an athlete, but I love the contrast of sports jerseys with a skirt and lace, or track pants with a heel. 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