Nilam Farooq: A life with the camera

I’m sure many of you remember Nilam Farooq by her synonym “daaruum”, which she used to perform on her YouTube channel from 2010 until late 2017. What some may not have known – Nilam was already active in the acting industry as a 14-year-old and loved the camera from a young age. In addition to feature films, she has been in front of the camera for productions of well-known series such as “Tatort” or “SOKO Leipzig”, but also for a Netflix-owned production called “Du Sie Er & Wir”. As a native German of Polish-Pakistani descent, Nilam has not always had it easy and has had to make several experiences with everyday racism in her life – a topic that director Sönke Wortmann takes up in “Contra”.

“Contra”: Nilam’s role as a student.

Here you can see a clip from the trailer of Nilam’s latest movie “Contra” by director Sönke Wortmann.

Tip! You can get the trailer and all information about the movie in our article about the movie “Contra”!

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Racism, communication and… a little fashion – interview

The film Contra is about interpersonal communication, prejudice and racism, a topic that is very close to Nilam’s heart. She hopes that one day a rethinking will happen in society. Find out more about Nilam’s thoughts on racism and communication in our exclusive Red Carpet Interview!

Anticipation! Film premiere after almost three years

FIV: Hi Nilam, this is your first film premiere after Corona! How does it feel to finally be back on the red carpet?

Nilam: I am so excited! We shot the film about two and a half years ago, it’s been postponed four times. This is my baby! Every time you do, you think to yourself “Oh no!” but I’ve convinced myself, I’ve been given a very long anticipation period. I’m also really excited now that we can do this multi-city tour and also just see the response from the audience, because that’s who we make the films for in the end!

“This is my baby” – Nilam Farooq on the film.

Red Carpet Look: Nilam likes it chic and comfortable

FIV: You look beautiful again tonight, can you tell us a little more about your look?

Nilam: Sure. The look is by Nobi Talai. I love wearing stuff from Nobi because I hate that when I’m kind of uncomfortable or have to pay attention to everything. Sure, I have to pay a bit of attention here (points to her blazer that doubled as the only top), but that can be handled pretty well these days. For me, I always try a little bit, when you see the movie poster like that, not to show up in that style, so you can see, “It’s not her, she played it.”

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Everyday racism: Nilam’s hope for a rethink

FIV: The film deals a lot with racism and xenophobia, so we wanted to ask how important this topic is to you? You must have had some experiences with everyday racism, unfortunately, what is it like? Can you briefly tell us something about it?

Nilam: You say it quite right. I have mainly had experiences with everyday racism. I also know from many colleagues that they have had experiences with hardcore racism. With me it’s always the combination of Poland and Pakistan, so people tend to be super interested, luckily for me! But everyday racism is everywhere and always there. I didn’t know what to call it for a very long time when people would say something like, “I put on these Oriental earrings for you!” and then you’re standing there being like “…that’s nice, but….?”. I think this is an insanely important topic and I always think when these topics come up, it’s a “trend” first. But this one has been going on for quite a long time and because of that, the hope is there that with each passing day, more, so to speak, in some way, a real shift in thinking will happen. It will never be perfect, but it will be better. There is still a lot of potential!

The message of the film: good feeling for the audience

FIV: Finally, we wanted to ask what is the message of the film for the audience, what feeling should they leave the cinema with?

Nilam: First of all, when you make films, I think you should leave the cinema with a good feeling and be entertained. With us it is now specifically so, there are several topics that we of course somehow tackle, be it man-woman, be it hierarchy, migration and non-migration, academic background. But for me it’s mainly the curiosity about the other person, giving someone the chance to really get to know him and not to conclude something based on something that is really very superficial. That would be my thing, talking, communication, that’s our film!

Want more? Insights from the “Contra” premiere

The interview made you curious about the film, you want to get more impressions of the “Contra” premiere in Cologne? Click here for our main article about the film!

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Balenciaga: Designer sets new standards

Since Demna Gvsalia took over from Cristóbal Balenciaga, the young designer has strived to set new boundaries and standards in fashion. Formerly known for his haute couture, the brand is now all the rage on the streets. Oversized cuts, puffer jackets and sneakers like the “Triple S” or the “Speed Trainer” are conquering the street style scene. One reason why the Simpsons are not so far-fetched to represent Balenciaga – Gvsalia is looking for the new. After the sensational “DHL Shirt” and the Balenciaga clothing available in the online game “Fortnite” exclusively for the characters, this episode doesn’t surprise us that much anymore. Still – Two of the biggest faces in their field in a collaboration is a success we won’t soon forget.

Yellow is In: Balenciaga X The Simpsons

Demna Gvsalia’s first haute couture collection was also the house’s first haute couture collection in 53 years! Proudly presenting the characters of the Simpsons family at Paris Fashion Week. Marge wears a pompous dress in gold, which is a reference to the old glamour of the haute couture master Cristóbal Balenciagas himself. But the other characters on the show also wear clothes that fit their characters. Homer, for example, has been given a bright red down jacket in which he strongly resembles rapper Kanye West. Even the mother of fashion Anna Wintour can’t be missing from the frontrow, looking flawless as always even in yellow.

The Simpsons: Fashion Show in Paris

The ten-minute episode once again convinces with ironic charm. Springfield in the world of high fashion? Who knows the series, knows that this idea is completely absurd. The exaggerated portrayal of American citizens does not fit at all with luxury and glamour. Yet – All the residents of the small town we know are flown to Paris, by designer Demna Gvsalia himself. Even though they can’t do anything with the call to model, they all end up doing a great job! Watch the whole special episode here!

Simpsons Haute Couture: The Best Looks

With the Simpsons Special episode, Gvasalia has, among other things, given his Spring 2020 collection a whole new look. In this Simpsons Haute Couture, there are definitely a few IT pieces that stand out. Want to know how the velvety balloon dresses and oversized puffer jacket look on real models? We’ve rounded up our three favorite looks for you.

Homer: Street Style Star of the Show

The spring 2020 collection, built on politics and democracy, showed the puffer jackets as a volume that anyone can wear. So even our lovable, somewhat corpulent family man Homer fits into the jacket in striking red. One thing is clear – Homer is in no way inferior to the real model, neither in coolness nor in elegance.

Twin Power: Sherri and Terri in prom dresses

Twin girls Sherri and Terri present the crowning glory of that year’s Fall 2019 fashion show, but the black velvet ball gowns look great on the girls with purple hair! Gvasalia’s design draws on the repertoire of his predecessor Cristóbal Balenciaga, who stuck to ball gown silhouettes in the early founding years.

Marge: Highlight of the Fashion Show

Gold, golden, Marge. The wife of Homer and heart of the Simpson family gets to close the show on the occasion of her birthday. The ostentatious dress, which was shown in all silver in addition to gold on the Fall 2019 show, is hard to beat for glamour. The huge bow at the back probably adds to it. Marge is clearly enjoying her grand entrance and, as the mother of such a chaotic family, she deserves it!

Here again a video of the Simpsons and the Real Models in comparison!

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Balenciaga: Foundation, collaborations and Kanye West

Probably one of the oldest high-end fashion brands. The Parisian fashion house Balenciaga has experienced many ups and downs throughout its history, but has fought its way to the top. In this article, you’ll find an overview of the house of Balenciaga, from its history to the brand’s box office hits. Check out the brand’s most popular bags and sneakers and read about their origins. Nowadays, as in the 50s and 60s, it’s hard to imagine the fashion world without the label and it’s often seen at high fashion events as well as on the street. Have fun discovering one of the biggest fashion brands of our time!

This little teaser got you curious? Read more about the popular brand here:

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Shudu: The first digital supermodel

Shudu, known as one of the most beautiful models on Instagram, was created in response to the monotony of the modeling business. In 2017, British photographer Cameron Wilson broke the traditional rules of the fashion industry with his invention and, inspired by Naomi Campbell, Iman and Alek Wek, created a black beauty. Even more a South African Barbie. Shudu has markless skin, a dream figure and meets every supermodel criterion. The supermodel now has over 206,000 subscribers, among them well-known brands and companies such as Vogue, Balmain, Ellesse and many more. In the beginning, Shudu was an experiment, an innovation for which the world may not have been ready, because even as her popularity grew, people believed in her physical existence. Wilson felt confirmed in his work and began to market his creation. Before the Briton revealed to the world that Shudu only existed digitally, a label sent him a T-shirt to wear and market. But how do you put a real shirt on a virtual character? Very simple: You recreate the garment on the computer and put it on the model. Of course Wilson was now forced to explain Shudu’s virtual existence to the customer and the world.

Shudu Gram: Key data

• Shudu Gram: Key data
• First virtual supermodel
• Month of birth: End of April 2017
• Origin: Africa
• Inventor: Camaron Wilson
• 206,000 subscribers
• Shudu Gram Instagram

Meet Shudu Gram – World´s first digital supermodel

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Shudu on the red carpet of the Academy Awards

Shudu Gram’s character has become more and more popular over time, so that even big brands are becoming aware of the African woman. But the inventor Cameron Wilson goes one step further. Instead of restricting Shudu’s presence to social media, he sends her to the British Academy Film Awards. A virtual character conceived on the computer is to walk down the red carpet in real life? Impossible. But that’s exactly what happened. Without further ado, Wilson created an original hologram of the model and let her interact with other Start.

References

• Oscar de la Renta – Jewelry line
• Pat McGrath Cosmetics campaign
• Fenty Beauty by Rihanna – Lip Gloss Mattemoiselle
• Cover for Harpers Bazaar Arabia, dressed in Lavie CK
• Nelly.com
• Ellesse campaign
• Swarovski
• Balmain
• Tiffany & Co.
• Vogue

Shudu for Balmain: The Virtual Army

Shudu Gram is a true star on Instagram. The fashion brand Balmain also recognizes this and is launching the pre-case campaign in 2018 with her and two other virtual models, also from the hand of British designer Cameron Wilson. The virtual icons of the Balmain Army should reflect the beauty, rock style, self-confidence and power of the brand. Normally the brand works with top models such as Gigi Hadid or Kendall Jenner, but now Creative Director Olivier Rousteing is giving the traditional fashion industry the cold shoulder and creating the Virtual Army. A model trio consisting of Shudu, Zhi and Margot.

“The fashion market is very traditional, so my ideas are interesting for brands like Balmain,” says Wilson. (Source: Handelsblatt)

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What makes a supermodel?

Supermodels like Eva Herzigová or Kate Moss fulfill the (external) clichés of a model in every respect. The perfect measurements, pure skin and full hair. But the supermodel as it used to exist, does not exist anymore. The demands on the model, how she has to look like, generally how she acts in the world have changed. Herzigová even goes one step further and calls the activist Greta Thunberg a supermodel. The status of a model and its definition are at a turning point. A model is no longer just an empty canvas, but a person with a voice.

“Models today receive more attention for what they are – and what they say,” said Eva Herzigová (source: Süddeutsche Zeitung)

Virtual Influencer: The future of tomorrow?

Lil Miquela, Zoe, Ella, Bermuda, Daisy Page, Shudo. What do these six people have in common? They are successful influencers and models on Instagram and Co. They are considered the new discovery in social media. But what makes them so special? They are not alive. The pixel-creatures only exist online and thus fool some people. Their whole appearance seems so real that even big fashion brands book the influencers for shootings and fashion shows.

The trend of virtual influencers is a phenomenon of the 21st century. After Facebook and Instagram came the bloggers, real people who exploit the platforms to their advantage and entertain their fans on various topics. At the latest since the advent of digital photography and Photoshop, the difference between real and fake can no longer be seen anyway. The advantage of a virtual character: He can be everything and very fast! The developers behind the virtualities create an answer to a prominent demand. In elaborate miniature work a story around the person is invented, character traits are cultivated and pixel by pixel new marketing possibilities are created. In this way, new opportunities open up for the fashion world.

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• Lil Miquela and Co.: digital models and influencers Read more here.

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Controversies and dangers

If people are already able to design virtual people whose fiction you can’t even look at, where are the limits and does this change influence the traditional, already critically eyed model world? Are the digital newcomer models a competitor to the real supermodels of the 90s, like Naomi Campbell or Heidi Klum, as well as the hip models of the 21st century, Gigi Hadid or Haily Bieber? But the effort of a virtual model should not be underestimated. Because behind the perfect appearance and the unmarked life are several hours of hard work. Moreover, digital influencers are not cheaper than real ones of their kind. Besides the development costs, the team behind all the steps of Shudu and Co. must not be forgotten. Italians, design specialists, marketing managers and so on. However, this development does not pose a threat to the demand for real models, says Cameron Wilson.

Influencer Marketing

The word influencer is not a modern invention of marketing, but a business model that has worked for thousands of years, also known as “recommendation marketing”. A recommendation means that people (with influence) have an effect on other people through positive opinion making. People who receive the recommendation will usually stick to it, once the willingness to buy is given.  The goal of successful marketing is to introduce products or services to a previously determined target group through interesting and creative content and to motivate the target group to act.

• More about Influencer Marketing (at Social Media One).
• Marketing strategies at a glance.

An overview of the advantages of virtual influencers

• They are immortalized, the career could take decades, even centuries
• Companies can build their own virtual models / influencers
• Managing brand image
• Messages which are to be conveyed to the target group can be better controlled
• Appearance and personality can be tailored to specific industries
• Any background can be mounted
• inexhaustible workspace
• no short term hype – seven digit financing reasons into the Tech start UP brother (Creator of Lil Miquela)
• in the future, more art figures from different industries will populate the social media

Virtual Influencer booking

Virtual influencers are becoming more and more popular, and in a few years they could possibly take over the entire fashion market. But where do I go as a label to book a digital influencer? Meanwhile there are several agencies that specialize in virtual avatars and models or influencers.

CM Models is the first model agency in Europe with virtual influencers. Hip digital influencers like Ella and Zoe can be booked there. Ella is the first digital model of the agency and is in the starting blocks of an ambitious career. Two beauties followed her: Zoe and Linda. While Zoe is already running her first fashion show at the Russian Fashion Week, Ella is becoming a hip Instagram Influencrin.

• Virtual supermodels at CM Models: Ella, Zoe and Linda. Click here to find out more./

This year we at FIV have a GNTM special again and even better, we are taking you to the press preview of the first episode of GNTM! With hopefully a lot of drama and exciting new models, we will watch the first episode for you in Berlin. With special guests like Nikita Johnson & Papis Loveday, red carpet and glamorous highlights, the first episode will be shown on the big screen two days before it airs. FIV Magazine will be getting you ready for season 13 here below you can already get a taste, as well as watch our Youtube Throwback Germany’s next Top Model Special on Youtube. Also follow our Instagram channel to be live as we show fashionistas and highlights of the night(@FIVMAGAZINE ).

Here you can find all the new GNTM contestants 2020

Red carpet, VIPs, bloggers and FIV Magazine live in Berlin

If you want to join us live on the premiere of the first episode, check out our exclusive vlog of Hanna here:

https://fivmagazin.de/germanys-next-topmodel-2018-gntm-folge-preview-berlin/

Heidi in Paradise: First episode – Who’s on the jury?

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This year GNTM starts with Heidi Klum as a seductive Venus! Standing in a shell with a big pearl and the dreamlike sea of the Caribbean in the background, Heidi presents herself upper body free for the 13th season. Under the motto “Welcome to Paradise” you can also see on Heidi’s Instagram already small glimpses and Behind the Scene pictures of her and the jury in the Caribbean, which of course make us excited for the upcoming season and even more for the first episode! The jury of the new season is again composed of Heidi Klum, Thomas Hayo and Michael Michalsky, as in the previous year.

News & Preview of the new season

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The jury has remained the same. But there is a lot of news about the 13th season! Since the beginning of Germany’s next Top Model the winners were shown on the cover of the Deutshcne Cosmopolitian. But 2018 is over – the cooperation of GNTM and Cosmopolitian was terminated because there were changes in the concept on both sides. But don’t worry, the next winner will be featured on Germany’s Harper’s Bazaar, a well-known and respected fashion magazine, instead. Among others, Harper’s Bazaar belongs to the fashion giants with Vogue and Elle, which is why the models can look forward to the winning cover.

What can you expect in the first episode?

We at FIV Magazine, are invited to the preview in Berlin of the first episode of GNTM and can tell you we are more than excited. Among others, cat-walk coach Nikita Thompson is a special guest. In the first episode it will be revealed in three hours which girls made it into the Top 50 of this year’s GNTM season. An evening of highlights with red carpet and glamour, the preview of the first episode will be presented on the big screen at Zoopalast Berlin. There will even be a live feed with Heidi and the two judges Thomas and Michael, straight from the shootings in the Caribbean! Be curious to see what will be in the next FIV post, or follow our Instastory and be there live!

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Candidates of the 13th season – first pictures

With GNTM you always expect beautiful and great girls. But who are the candidates of the new season? We have picked out a few of the most interesting for you.

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Born as a boy – Beauty Soraya

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Soraya was born a boy! Transgender models are more and more in demand in the industry, famous models like Andreja Peric, give good role models and examples of the ever-growing variety of the top model world. Especially for contestants like Soraya or season 12 contestants Giuliana and Melina, both of whom have also come out as transgender.

Beauty surgery? Gerda got surgical help

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Participant Gerda, 24 years old, has changed her measurements with a visit to the plastic surgeon. She tells us what she did in a preview video. Will this change get her through the season? We’ll find out soon enough. She already did well in the Playful GNTM shoot!

Toni & her faith – Becoming a top model with obstacles?

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The 17 year old Toni has a strong faith. Bible, prayer and God is everything for her. Whether this will cause her problems? Whether she is allowed to do a nude shooting she had to clarify with her pastor, what came out we will soon get to see.

Germany’s next Topmodel Special – The most striking candidates of the last seasons!

Here below you can watch our GNTM Youtube Special. We have dared a typical Throwback and remembered back and thought about which candidates have remained in our minds. Whether by quarrels and slander or by convincing performances, model Marie Dahmen and her booker Jessica have made a video about the last seasons for you on Youtube!

Here you can find all the new GNTM contestants 2020

Designer Marcell von Berlin – Fashion as a passion: Stars, VIPs and shows

Marcell von Berlin is a young, successful fashion designer from the German capital. The likeable creative discovered his love for fashion in his childhood, a sewing machine at home: an absolute must-have. Marcell finally started his career with a classical education in New York, which he considers almost indispensable for a successful career.

Marcell’s style: tasteful, refined, feminine and unique. In his collections, the talented designer focuses on individuality. A dress, even on the red carpet, should stand out from the crowd. Marcell skilfully solves this through a sense of style and not through obtrusive provocation. Classic, wearable Haut Couture and high quality in feminine cuts, for a stunning, strong and modern woman. In addition to elegant haute couture, Marcell also designs ready-to-wear fashion that takes influences from the haute couture collection and makes them suitable for everyday wear. High-end street styles, straight business looks and cool party outfits.

Marcell has already dressed numerous celebrities. His customer base includes Stefanie Giesinger, Natascha Ochsenknecht, Sylvie Meiss and Helene Fischer. For the designer, the personal relationship with his customers in his store is very important; they serve as inspiration for him. With his friendly manner, his personal contact with the customer and his credo, high-quality materials, very good workmanship and individual styles, Marcell von Berlin meets with great popularity.

Marcell von Berlin: “I’m a lucky kid”

FIV: What kind of person are you in private? How would your friends describe you?

I am a family-oriented, positive, friendly, open-hearted person, but sometimes impatient. My friends say I am social, funny, creative, humorous, fond of children, spontaneous, helpful, always there for them.

FIV: What does a perfect day look like for you?

A relaxing day with my husband and our dog Rosie; grilling with friends on our patio.

FIV: When it comes to achieving something in the fashion world, the terms luck and discipline often come up, which do you think is more important: luck or discipline and why?

A combination of both. I’m a lucky girl and very hardworking: I don’t put myself first, but focus on my brand with my team to bring it forward. A lot of heart and a lot of work goes into each of my creations and collections. You have to be very disciplined to do that. I am happy when I see my customers happy and they feel comfortable in my fashion.

FIV: Now a few questions about styling, which of course plays a significant role in the fashion world:
What are your fashion favorites or “must-haves” that you think no wardrobe should be without?

Great stylish sneakers, nice skinny jeans, white shirt – should not be missing in any man’s wardrobe. The little black dress, high heels and a classic trench coat – should not be missing in any women’s wardrobe.

FIV: Was fashion actually a big issue when you were growing up?

Yes, my grandmother and my mother’s sister were dressmakers and I always watched and admired them. That’s how I was introduced to fashion. A sewing machine was a must-have in our home.

FIV: In Europe there are several fashion metropolises, Paris, Milan, Berlin etc.. Which is your favorite fashion city and why?

You can see this in my brand name, Berlin! But I also feel very comfortable in London, where the latest trends are very present.

Designer Marcell faces reality!

FIV: The fashion industry is constantly changing. From your point of view, has the modeling and fashion business changed in the last few years? Do you find this change positive or negative?

I think that the business has changed positively in general. There are many new and creative fashion designers. Great designers who create must-haves and unique it-pieces.

The negative thing is that nowadays anyone can become a designer and call themselves one. Many are designers, bloggers etc. There are only a few brands that stand out because many designers try to go in the same direction and design similar styles instead of making themselves unique.

FIV: What advice would you give to new designers to start their careers?

Be diligent, be individual, do not dream too much, because the reality is different. You have to be and stay down to earth. There is a lot of hard work behind a startup and the fashion industry is always going up and down.

Marcell von Berlin swears by a classical education

FIV: Let’s move on to your work as a designer: how did you start your career as a designer, did you have a classical education as a fashion designer or via which path did you get started?

Yes, I did a classical education as a fashion designer in NY. An education is very important so that you can see how everything is created, designed and what materials there are. You have to transmit and explain your ideas to your team so that they can be implemented. You have to be able to fulfil your customers’ wishes and design and tailor clothes. Without training I wouldn’t be where I am.

FIV: What do you like most about your job?

That I create collections and that they are also worn on the Red Carpet. That my customers like to wear my collection and carry it positively to the outside world – that makes me proud. That shows you that the hard work and the many ideas are worth it.

FIV: What or who inspires you in your work?

My clients are my biggest inspiration.

FIV: What does a day in your life as a designer look like?

I get up early in the morning, am in my studio and create new models. I talk to my seamstresses and to my suppliers who are spread all over the world. I also coordinate appointments with customers and partners and coordinate arrangements with my team in the office. I also personally take care of the customers at our flagship store.

FIV: What do you want to convey with your fashion/collections?

The perfect style for a woman, for an evening, for an occasion – it has to be so unique that even on the red carpet it still stands out from the crowd of assembled haute couture – but not through provocative volume, but through style and class. We achieve this feat through extravagant visionary haute couture designs, which we combine with classically wearable cuts and high-quality materials. The result is a distinctive feminine look for the modern and self-confident woman who likes to be in the public eye – not superficially staging herself in the process, but showcasing her own personality.

But also beyond the current high fashion collection “Atelier Marcell von Berlin” the label stands by its customers with high quality and everyday styles for every occasion, from straight business dresses to cool party outfits.
We take elements from our haute couture line and combine them with street wear influences to create a “ready to wear” and “basic” collection.

Always in focus: excellent material quality, first-class workmanship and a unique style.

FIV: What has been the highlight of your career so far?

Opening my first store in 2013 – as a young designer – after such a short time, is a great feeling. The next highlight is now the opening of the “House of Marcell von Berlin” a 3 in 1 creation of office, studio & show room. And the biggest highlight is coming next year – which confirmed to me that what I do as a fashion designer is right….but this remains a surprise!

FIV: A look into the future: What are your professional plans? Is there anything special coming up in the near future?

A new atelier, big new collaboration as a highlight in 2016, building our company & brand that you can buy our collections in several cities in Europe. But we are also focused on the NY scene.

FIV: When are you releasing a new collection and what can we expect from it?

This fall we will present the current Basic & Ready to Wear collection in the new studio and in January 2016 our Haute Couture collection.

FIV: Thank you very much for the interview Marcell.

More information about fashion designer Marcell von Berlin

www.marcellvonberlin.com

Marcel von Berlin – Blurry Garden Couture Collection

He is one of the new top designers! With comments by Birgit Schrowange and Stefanie Giesinger.