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Mark Blundell, Head of International PR MR PORTER

Mike Skinner from The Streets

Thank you Mark for taking part, tell us about your favourite project you have worked on and briefly what made it so special? Hands down the house party which we threw in a North London townhouse to celebrate the launch of MR PORTER’s own label Mr P. We recreated the best elements of what a house party should be with great food, free flowing drink, late night pizza delivery, all of our friends of the brand and we had Mike Skinner from The Streets on the decks. After 10mins of him playing the plaster started to peel off the ceiling – at that point we had to turn it down a tad. And when everyone thought it was finished, we walked them down for a lock-in at a local pub to carry on the partying!

Who, in your opinion is a rising new talent in the creative industry Justin Hast, a freelance watch writer and photographer. We’ve known each other for 4/5 years now and one thing I really respect and enjoy is his mega positive outlook on life and watches.

Mark Blundell, Head of International PR MR PORTER

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Justin Hast’s Instagram feed

Who in this industry inspires you It’s so hard to pick one – but most of all I admire people who go out on their own and build a successful business, but try to always have a balanced home/work life.

What are you most proud of in your career Finding a job which I admired before working there and still get excited about after 3.5 years!

What has been the best the best influence on your career so far 100% family. Learning about business from my Dad and my late Grandad has been the best influence. They taught me the art of negotiation, hard work ethic and do what makes you happy and right for your family. My Mum really taught me a lot about strength and stability.

Where do you mostly seek inspiration the great outdoors, travelling and music are core inspirations. But most of all is my family and especially my two daughters. It’s what life is all about.

Where creative types answer our list of inquisitive questions

Mark Blundell, Head of International PR MR PORTER

Where do you mostly seek inspiration the great outdoors, travelling and music are core inspirations. But most of all is my family and especially my two daughters. It’s what life is all about.

Tell us some of your favourite brands I like a mix of household names alongside the smaller brands who hone in on individual style and craftsmanship. To name a few would be Rolex and Jaeger LeCoultre for watches, Sacai, Beams and Acne for style, and Bentley for cars.

Mark Blundell, Head of International PR MR PORTER

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Sacai AW19

And your favourite film, book or both Film – Blow, Book – Yes Man by Danny Wallace

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Yes Man by Danny Wallace

And your favourite musical artist Jamiroquai

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Jamiroquai

Who would play you in a Hollywood film Now this could totally go all wrong! I’m going with George Clooney as that guy has everything on point. Style, masculinity, calm approach, and gets paid to drink a lot of coffee…

Name current or from history, 4/6 of the best dinner companions Winston Churchill, David Attenborough, Michael Jordan, Bill Gates, Penelope Cruz, Keith Flint.

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Penelope Cruz and Johnny Depp star in the film Blow

And where would you take them for dinner Dinner around my house

Tell us a secret about yourself Now that would be telling

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Bentley Cars, beautiful inside and out

Mark Blundell, Head of International PR MR PORTER

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Sacai AW19