Men of Crisp Sheets: Matthieu Jansen

Meet Matthieu Jansen; founder of Le Bonnet and professional model. I met Matthieu years ago at my previous job; he was our fixed model and I was the stylist. We must have done 10 shoots together, if not more. I always loved working with him since he is a good spirited, funny, humble person with the right amount of self mockery. I hope you enjoy our story about our friend Matthieu!

Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?

When I finished my study, I worked as a model for quite some time. Even though I enjoyed this job I thought I was ready to challenge myself a little bit more. After a never-ending search for a good beanie, I decided to give it a try myself. Le Bonnet was then founded almost four years ago.

How Do you start your day? Do you have a routine?

After I get up, I immediately jump in the shower, then prepare my oatmeal and some fresh ginger tea. Then I leave for work by bike. I have this new thing where I don’t use my phone before I arrive at work, something I find very relaxing.

If you can pick anywhere in the world, which view would like to see out of your window?

The view of the sea. Preferably a sea in southern Europe, since the sea has a different color over there. I find it extremely calming and the subtle movement of the sea never gets boring.

What is your relation ship status?

Single.

What are some things that annoys you?

Tourists in bike tours

Slow traffic lights

Call centres

Did you ever cry during a movie?

Of course I did, more than once! ‘The boy in the striped pyamas’ was a movie that touched me a lot.

I have been sleeping under Crisp Sheets for quite some time now, and I have been hooked since day one, so YEAH I would definitely recommend Crisp Sheets.

Whats your idea of the perfect morning?

On a perfect I wake up in a sunny Amsterdam, when the temperature is around 19 degrees. I love sleeping in during the weekend, get out of bed and do some running in the Vondelpark, then when I get back, have a shower and a full breakfast.

What do you like most about what you do?

What I like most is the freedom. If you have a sense of freedom in your work, then work it doesn’t feel like work anymore. I Also I love the diversity of the job, Le Bonnet works with many different parties whom all need different attention and care. I get to travel quite a bit, and think it is really interesting that we get to work with so many different cultures.

What are your bad habits?

I can easily over analyze. Sometimes I focus too much on what can go wrong in a situation. I can also leave things to the last minute, which sometimes leads to stressful situations.

What do you like most about yourself?

I like the fact that I believe in redemption, I try not to hold on to hate.

What are your top ten places in Amsterdam?

L’affiche

Binnenvisser

Meneer Nieges

Broodje Bert

Cecconi’s

Kip van ‘t Spit

Brandon

Ron Gastrobar