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Flora Li Thiemann | Inspiring People to Use What We Already Have

luxiders — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 10:12:59 +0000

Flora Li Thiemann is an actress from Berlin. She loves to work on movies that approach important topics and move people emotionally. Her recent project, Gotteskinder, is really important to her. Moreover, she is interested in fashion, especially second-hand/vintage. She started her own little second-hand shop project to create and inspire people to use what we already have. Sustainability has always been a big topic for her. We interview her.

INTERVIEW WITH Flora Li Thiemann

When did you first become aware of the sustainability and ethical issues within the film industry?

It began really early for me to grapple with environmental and social issues in our world, actually, as a child. As a private person in general. Since sustainability has always been an important topic for me, and I have been working in the film industry since I was 7 years old, of course, my view on it was always sensitive.

The film industry, in particular, has an immense impact on our environmental footprint since it involves a lot of processes across all the different departments from pre-production to the on-set work, which consume a lot of resources and contribute to carbon emissions overall. In the last few years, it has become a bigger topic to find greener alternatives for production, but there is still a lot of work to be done.

I think one of the main issues, not just in the film industry but in general, is that in our society, many environmental and social issues are normalized and ignored. Someone who is buying salami in the supermarket is probably not consciously thinking about it being an animal and supporting its suffering, how the salami was produced, and the impact it has on our climate. There needs to be more educational work and communication in general about these environmental and ethical topics in the first place to create awareness and responsibility in society instead of ignorance and avoidance. Change starts in the mind and in our feeling of responsibility and the will to do what is right. We should support that in society in the first place.

Oversized pleated dress from DZHUS, a transformative piece from the Ukrainian brand. The jewellery is from CARTIER’s Clash de Cartier collection, crafted using responsibly sourced materials.

CARTIER strives to work consciously, supporting a range of philanthropic efforts, including providing access to basic services, promoting women’s social and economic development, fostering sustainable livelihoods, and responding to emergencies, reflecting the brand’s broader commitment to social responsibility and community support.

CARTIER’s Clash de Cartier collection, a line that reflects the brand’s commitment to sustainable luxury, created using responsibly sourced materials and manufactured in facilities that implement energy-saving technologies, aligning with CARTIER’s dedication to minimising its ecological footprint.

The Boro Jacket by AVENIR is created from material swatches, using the historically sustainable Japanese Boro technique of reworking and repairing textiles through piecing, patching and stitching. The jewellery is a mixture from CHOPARD’s Happy Hearts collection, Ice Cube collection and CARTIER’s Clash de Cartier collection. Both CARTIER and CHOPARD are committed to promoting ethical and sustainable practices throughout their supply chains. CHOPARD uses 100% ethical gold in its creations, sourced from artisanal small-scale mines that follow responsible practices or from Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC)-certified refineries. CARTIER ensures its diamonds are conflict-free through the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme .

EME OM’s jewellery dress is the ultimate sustainable garment, made from 100% stainless steel, the most recyclable material in the world. The metal is durable and seamlessly fits into a circular model while enhancing the emotional connection between the wearer and the piece. The earrings are from the Écrou de Cartier collection, crafted using gold that meets CARTIER’s rigorous ethical standards, ensuring traceability and responsible sourcing from mine to market.

What specific environmental and social impacts of film and music production have caught your attention?

I think what caught my attention the most is the realization of what a challenge it can be to include greener alternatives in film production, given that the industry is really complex and involves a lot of people who need to find compromises and work as a team. Of course, the responsibility to plan more sustainably and include green alternatives lies with the production from the beginning. That is the most important first step and should serve as inspiration, motivation, and also a standard for the team.

But, moreover, the commitment to help our planet and the responsibility to do something for our climate comes from within. It requires the ability to work as a team and to have the right mindset about how we want to work on a project together. There needs to be the will and responsibility in every department and every person to really work more sustainably. Creating a working space where everyone feels they are treated fairly, fairly paid, open to collaboration, and able to find sustainable compromises can be a challenge.

The environmental impact of the film industry is immense, and there needs to be a change. The first step is to plan more sustainably from the pre-production stage, and the next, really important step, in my opinion, is to inspire, motivate, and bring together people who are open to working sustainably and really feel responsible for doing what they can in their work to help produce as green and as fair a production as possible. Even though setting sustainable guidelines from the beginning is important, it is not enough. Film production is a big team effort in which everyone is responsible for contributing and influencing. Therefore, it must be a priority for production teams to create a fair and safe working space in which people feel motivated to create something sustainable and good.

How do you think the behavior and practices within these industries contribute to these environmental and social issues?

Since there are so many different departments and processes in film production, it brings together a variety of environmental and social influences. From environmental pollution, overuse of resources, the transportation of so many people from different places, the energy use, and the use of numerous locations, which again involves more transportation, etc., it’s a complex issue. Since each department and person has an influence, it’s so important to plan carefully to produce as sustainably as possible and for everyone to feel responsible for it in their respective departments.

What actions can filmmakers, studios, and audiences take to support a more sustainable and ethical film industry?

Filmmakers, studios, and everyone working on a project can have a sustainable influence. As I mentioned before, the first and most important action lies in the planning and production phases, where guidelines and rules for sustainable production should be set. This requires a lot of detailed, logical planning. Additionally, every person on set can make a difference. To share some examples: being open to taking the train, even if it takes longer, to minimize transportation; carpooling when cars are necessary; using second-hand costumes; incorporating sustainable products in hair and makeup; minimizing energy consumption; and offering vegetarian/vegan catering. If you feel responsible enough, you will find a way to have a sustainable impact. I think audiences can support the films that try to produce sustainably by watching and promoting them.

What are you personally doing to change the trend?

I think it’s always good to talk to people, to inspire and motivate. Nowadays, I think a lot of people fear extremes. Everyone knows it’s in our hands to protect the climate, but many avoid feeling responsible because they aren’t ready to give up the comfortable privilege of living without “limitations” and feel the pressure and expectation to quit everything (flights, animal products, fast fashion, etc.) to make an impact.

While that would be ideal, it’s not the case. Everyone can have an impact on our climate and world. If you’re not ready to give up animal products completely, try cutting out meat and milk. If you need to take that flight, try taking the train next time. Challenge yourself to buy second-hand for a month. There are many ways you can have an influence. It’s not that hard. And it’s our responsibility to realize that.

CREDITS

Art Direction & Styling: BELVIS SOLER

Photography: JENS WITTWER

Starring: FLORA LI THIEMANN @ RIETZ MANAGEMENT

Make Up Artist: KARIM SATTAR

Hair Stylist: ISABEL MARIA SIMONETH

Styling Assistant: SASKIA FRY

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Fashion Editorial | Rouge Noir

luxiders — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 06:39:12 +0000

Beneath the velvet shroud of night,
where shadows dance and stars ignite,
Rouge Noir, a whisper cloaked in mystic name.

Her essence weaves through twilight’s thread,
where dreams are born and fears are fed,
Rouge Noir, that which we grasp in dreams alone.

Bustier by VANESSA BAERNTHOL, crafted with meticulous attention to sustainability, this piece redefines modern ethical fashion. Prada Pants from secondhand shop SECONDA PELLE. Shoes designed with a pre-order model to minimize overproduction by ALOHAS. Earrings by DARIA OLEJNICZAK, specialized in vintage treasures, giving luxury a second life through conscious curation. Ring handcrafted with sustainable practices, blending artistry with environmental care by COCii JEWELRY.

Jacket and belt by SECONDA PELLE. Pants by LIAPURE DESIGN STUDIO, offering minimalist designs crafted from natural and sustainable fabrics. Handcrafted hat made with a commitment to preserving traditional techniques and sustainability by SPATZ HUTDESIGN PASSAU. Ring by COCii JEWELRY.

Gloves by SECONDA PELLE. Bracelet by COCII JEWELRY

Elegantly crafted dress from sustainable fabrics by LIAPURE DESIGN STUDIO. Designed with timeless craftsmanship shoes by CEDOUBLÉ. Bustier by VANESSA BAERNTHOL, a symbol of sustainable luxury, meticulously crafted with ethical practices. Ring by COCii JEWELRY.

Dress by CHAMBRE DE FAN, crafted from sustainable materials to minimize environmental impact. Shoes by CEDOUBLÉ, thoughtfully made with eco-conscious craftsmanship. Ethically produced bag, blending functionality and sustainable materials for everyday use by SOULEWAY. Bracelet and earrings by COCii JEWELRY.

Body by CHAMBRE DE FAN. Shoes by ALOHAS. Earring and bracelet by COCii JEWELRY. Rings by DARIA OLEJNICZAK. Ethically designed glasses by HIER – Studio and Store, Jules&Mel, Oscar Magnuson Spectacles.

Dress by SECONDA PELLE. Jacket by EMBASSY OF BRICKS AND LOGS, crafted with a commitment to conscious fashion and timeless design. Shoes BY CEDOUBLÉ. Earcuff/ Ring and earrings by COCii JEWELRY.

DARIA OLEJNICZAK’s handcrafted earrings, SECONDA PELLE’s responsibly produced jacket, and LIAPURE DESIGN STUDIO’s timeless pants made from certified natural fibers.

LIAPURE DESIGN STUDIO’s top, crafted from certified natural fibers. COCii JEWELRY’s handcrafted pieces, and topped with a SPATZ HUTDESIGN PASSAU hat, meticulously handmade in Passau using high-quality, sustainable materials.

Rings by COCii JEWELRY. Gloves by SECONDA PELLE.

CREDITS

Creative Direction & Photography: KRISTIN HESSE
Model: GEENA SAGE @ ELF MANAGEMENT
Styling: JULIA EBENBICHLER
Hair & Makeup: IRINA BRICKMANN
Retouch: ALEXANDRA AUFFERMANN
Assistant: MICHAEL ANTOINE

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Timur Bartels | Talking about Sustainability and Ethical Issues Within the Film Industry

Belvis Soler — Sun, 24 Nov 2024 08:34:51 +0000

Actor and producer Timur Bartels, known for Club der roten Bänder and Rumspringa, is using his role to address sustainability and ethical issues in film and music. Timur tackles challenges like resource waste, lack of inclusivity, and environmental impacts while pushing for meaningful change in his projects. Read on for his insights and vision for a more sustainable entertainment industry.

Timur Bartels is an actor, best known for his roles in the series “Club der roten Bänder” and films like “Rumspringa – Ein Amish in Berlin” and “Manta Manta – Zwoter Teil.” He works on films and series for TV, VoD, and cinema. Additionally, he has a solo music project where he writes German pop songs. Recently, he founded his own film production company, “easy productions.” His first project was a music video for SDP, Sido, and Esther Graf for the song “Mama hat gesagt.” The video was a great success, reaching #1 on the YouTube charts and winning several film festivals. In this project, he served as producer and director.

Silk Blazer is from PEOPLE. It is made from 100% raw silk and dyed in dark walnut for 24 hours, using an experimental batik technique. The bracelets are from the CHOPARD Heart collection and Happy Diamond collection. The themes of love and happiness reflect CHOPARD’s dedication to improving the livelihoods of the artisanal mining communities, particularly in Peru and Colombia where they have launched a unique initiative with “Barequeros,” artisanal gold miners in Colombia, to create a fully traceable supply chain and improve the livelihoods of these miners. The rings are from CARTIER’s Clash collection, decorated with sustainably sourced gemstones.

3-way transforming dress by DZHUS, a Ukrainian conceptual brand known for its multipurpose outfits. The ring and bracelet are from CHOPARD’s Ice Cube collection, which features a minimalist design that reflects CHOPARD’s commitment to reducing their material waste.

Earring from CHOPARD’s Happy Diamonds collection designed with dancing diamonds.

Necklace from CARTIER’s Clash collection.

INTERVIEW WITH TIMUR BARTELS

When did you first become aware of the sustainability and ethical issues within the film industry? What about the music industry?

I became truly aware of these issues around the same time most people did, when the climate crisis became widely recognized. The rise of Fridays for Future and Rezo summarizing scientific voices on YouTube brought these problems to the forefront. I grew up with the idea of not being wasteful and taking care of the environment, so it’s not a new problem for my generation. However, in a capitalist system, you often fall back into the same patterns. In film production, a lot of resources are wasted initially, probably more than in the music industry, because the teams are larger, entire sets have to be built—which may be discarded later—or cars are destroyed in stunts. Even the waste of disposable cups on set is a small but significant issue. Social injustice is also very visible in the film industry, especially with the lack of inclusivity we still see on screen, making it easy to see the imbalance between genders, ethnicities, age groups, and people with or without disabilities. We are making progress toward more inclusivity, but there is still a long way to go.

What specific environmental and social impacts of film and music production have caught your attention? 

The insidious nature of environmental impacts is that we don’t really see them because they happen gradually and are not immediately tangible. Social impacts are tricky because we’ve grown up with these problems, and misogyny and racism are internalized. Even though many people in the industry believe they are very open-minded (myself included), statistics show that, when it comes to things like hiring processes, we may not be as progressive as we claim or would like to be. We often still seem to ‘prefer’ white people over Black people, or those with German names over Arabic names. This is also evident in various other sectors, like the job market and housing market. Researchers like Ruud Koopmans from Humboldt University in Berlin have conducted studies that confirm this. Environmental impacts are frightening, and AI presents an emerging problem. ChatGPT consumes more energy than Bitcoin, and its usage is increasing. Social injustice, both in front of and behind the camera, breaks my heart. Germany is a country of immigrants, which is awesome, and I hope the film industry will reflect this diversity more someday.

How do you think the behavior and practices within these industries contribute to these environmental and social issues? 

Films and music convey values and thus have an influence on people, sometimes even subconsciously. This responsibility should always be kept in mind and utilized if one wants to leave a positive impact. Films and songs on these topics can contribute to societal change on an emotional level. This has worked well in the past. A small example from projects I’ve been involved in: After each episode of “Club der roten Bänder,” there were thousands to tens of thousands of new registrations with DKMS to combat blood cancer.

What actions can filmmakers, studios, and audiences take to support a more sustainable and ethical film industry?

I think the rules that bother the industry the most are sometimes the best: clear rules with specific quotas. If a TV channel hasn’t produced enough films with BIPoC actors, they must produce one. This could be done with state funding or film grants to create further positive incentives. We need a realistic cross-section of society in entertainment that doesn’t mainly consist of white men and young women. A lot is internalized, for which we might not be to blame because we grew up in a certain societal system, but we still have a responsibility to reflect and do better in the future.

What are you personally doing to change the trend?

To be honest, I struggle with not being perfect. I know it’s impossible, and we shouldn’t go crazy over it because we can’t change the system on our own. Nonetheless, I find it okay to feel this way. We feel so small next to all the crises happening in the world, but we are not, and we can still be a part of change. There are things that work if we all participate. Whether it’s the small investors who drove the GameStop stock “to the moon,” shaking wealthy hedge fund managers and their clients, or the boycott of Starbucks because of its involvement in the Israel/Palestine conflict, resulting in $11 billion in losses in just 19 days. These are proofs of what many people can achieve together. People who are in the spotlight should promote or initiate the right movements. To do so, one should educate themselves as much as they can about all kinds of issues. Personally, at the end of the year, I try to calculate my potential CO2 footprint and donate accordingly to organizations like Atmosfair to offset it. It’s a small contribution to a huge problem, but you’ve got to start somewhere.

Regarding social justice in films: For my own film and series projects, which I develop with screenwriters, we often proceed as follows. We develop characters freely without constraints. In the end, we review how diverse the ensemble is. Why can’t the “law firm boss” be a 65-year-old woman? Why is the protagonist’s girlfriend 5-10 years younger and not older? Why can’t the protagonist’s “rebellious and fierce little sister” have a disability like Down syndrome? Why is almost no TV series protagonist a wheelchair user?

These impulses don’t always come to me early in the development stage because I’ve obviously also grown up with societal clichés. However, I make it my task to rethink all characters later, and this doesn’t limit my creativity. On the contrary, it opens up entirely new narrative perspectives.

To be honest, I struggle with not being perfect. I know it’s impossible, and we shouldn’t go crazy over it because we can’t change the system on our own.

CREDITS

Art Direction & Styling: BELVIS SOLER

Photography: JENS WITTWER

Starring: TIMUR BARTELS @ WE ARE EASY ARTISTS

Make Up Artist: KARIM SATTAR

Hair Stylist: ISABEL MARIA SIMONETH

Styling Assistant: SASKIA FRY

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Fashion Editorial | Embracing Uniqueness

luxiders — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 14:36:45 +0000

This editorial is a powerful narrative of empowerment, self-acceptance, and societal growth, helping you understand how to support and respect those with disabilities and visible differences genuinely. Including direct quotes from the models, we find to strengthens the impact, making this editorial a meaningful call for diversity and inspiration.

Shirt by GEORDIE CAMPBELL. Vest by WHAT MEG KNITS.

Liam Gant

Hi my name is Liam Gant, I was born with Albinism and I am also partially sighted. I have a passion for modelling and also Acting. I believe there is a lack of understanding when it comes to disabilities. Even though I am aware I look different to other people I still try to continue with my daily life as anyone else would. I truly feel accepted and included when strangers are not afraid to help me with things through my day, wether that is with shopping or simple things such as directions. I also think having supportive and understanding friends around me is a huge help.

I feel more accepted when it is not made into a big deal. Especially as a teenager, I often find myself being spoken down to by people, especially people who are older than me who are unaware of the challenges that I face in my day to day life. It is frustrating the lack of education people have that causes me to feel isolated and sometimes embarrassed. But all this said, I would not change me for the world.

“I would not change me for the world” – Liam Gant.

Shirt by GEORDIE CAMPBELL. Tie by VIVIENNE WESTWOOD.

Monty Merchie

My name is Monty Merchie, I’m a music producer and model, as well as a farmer and hotelier among other things! What makes me special? Simply being me. I’m half French; I speak four languages – having grown up in Venice; I was a cathedral chorister at the age of eight – I could go on, but I won’t!

A common attitude is to assume that a person with a visible difference or disability needs help, often without asking –which is something I have heard/experienced quite a bit. I usually wear a blade so I definitely don’t hide my disability; I’d say I feel accepted when adults let their children ask me questions rather than treating it like a taboo. When it’s appropriate it can feel respectful if people aren’t afraid to acknowledge my leg in a straightforward way; it shows they’re comfortable and open to addressing practical needs. On the flip side, comments like “you’re so inspiring” although well intentioned, can be uncomfortable. Also asking too many probing questions about my disability can feel intrusive. Generally, though, I’m pretty unfazed. I like that quote: “Never attribute to malice what you can attribute to incompetence… our lives are just as complex as everyone else’s.”

“I feel accepted when adults let their children ask me questions rather than treating it like a taboo” – Monty Merchie.

Top by YUHAN AO. Trousers by GEORDIE CAMPBELL.

Devon Junior

My name is Devon Junior. Music is my passion and I am currently running my own little studio space. The thing that is obviously unique about me is my vitiligo. Being scouted to become a model with Zebedee is a time I truly felt accepted. I got to meet other models with my condition that are really confident in themselves and it made me realise I’m not alone, it also made me feel like my condition is something special rather than being something I should be ashamed of.

I would say that more inclusivity in children’s programs is something that needs to be improved upon more, this would help children to understand my condition and not stare at me as much in public. Something that can be frustrating to deal with sometimes is meeting someone for the first time and then they refer to me as looking like an animal like calling me a zebra. When I hardly know a person it can be offending because I feel like they are mocking me. My partner may refer to me as a panda at times, but because she has made me feel safe in my skin it actually makes me feel special and unique when I hear it from her because I know she finds me attractive and it is not meant in a bad way at all. Other than that I think society has started to accept people with my condition a lot more and I feel a lot more confident in myself compared to when I was a child.

“More inclusivity in children’s programs is something that needs to be improved upon more. This would help children to understand my condition and not stare at me as much in public.” – Devon Junior.

Full look by YUHAN AO.

Felix Armitage Bruno Sanderson

My name is Felix Armitage Bruno Sanderson. I’m passionate about being the best version of myself in order to help others realise their potential. My uniqueness is my old soul, it’s not just my condition that defines me.

The only time I feel truly accepted and included is when I’m surrounded by people who know me inside and out and are able to grasp an understanding of how different my life is to theirs. Only from this special perspective can the world accept and understand the chasm of difference that exists. If we could just grow and improve awareness to niche conditions, even a tiny bit, then the lives of those affected could be more peaceful.

In terms of feeling respected and supported by others, it’s so great when people have questions that are not atypical or revert to the stereotypical expectation. It’s so refreshing when people are genuinely inquisitive and heartfelt. Things that frustrate me from others are the usual things, provocative remarks, asking about swearing, making jokes about tourettes that belong in the 1970’s, people making dull comments with the intent to hurt my feelings. I have no control over some of the things I say and do, whereas others do have the control but choose not to exercise it.

“I’m passionate about being the best version of myself in order to help others realise their potential (…) I have no control over some of the things I say and do, whereas others do have the control but choose not to exercise it.” – Felix Armitage Bruno Sanderson.

Full look by YUHAN AO

Vest by WHAT MEG KNITS

CREDITS

Photography: DAN CLARKE

Styling: LIVI RENNIE

Models: MONTY MERCHIE, DEVON JUNIOR, LIAM GANT & FELIX SANDERSON @ ZEBEDEE TALENT

MUA/Grooming: SAMANTHA LYANN

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Beauty Editorial | Sorry | Letter To The Black Community

luxiders — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 08:02:58 +0000

Behind the scenes of a beauty editorial with Nyawargak Gatluak, Luxiders had a talk with the model, who told us about the nuances of her skin colour and her career as a Black model in the fashion industry.

The fashion industry is not used to working with dark skin tones: they are neither prepared to style afro hair nor have they the right makeup—this on the surface; on a deeper level, the mistreatment that many Black models receive due to their skin colour is more distressing. The preference for white beauty standards make models feel that they can’t shine as bright as they could—even icon Naomi Campbell has infinite stories of racial offense.

Acknowledging these disparities in light of the Black Lives Matter movement, Luxiders produced a beauty editorial featuring model Nyawargak Gatluak, who has shared with us how her skin reminds her of her roots, her ancestors, and more important, how it reenacts to that primal feeling that represents love. Watch here the short interview, and find the editorial A letter to the Black Community. Sorry. in our most recent issue.

CREDITS

Photography: Jens Wittwer
Styling: Belvis Soler
Makeup Artist: Gian Luca Venerdini using Pat McGrath with H. Atelier
Model: Niawargak Gatluak | MIRRS Models
Team Assistants: Alejandra Espinosa & Leila Salinas

This interview is part of a beauty editorial featured in Luxiders Magazine Print N.6. Buy the Digital Magazine here.

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Beauty Editorial | Renaissance

luxiders — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 08:21:43 +0000

Muted by the absence in the historical treasures of art.

Black woman.
As hunter and collector,
I would like to reinterpret our cultural heritage redrawing the course of art.

Gold, bronze and copper sheens. Pearlescent grounds.

Black woman,

play the role you were born for,
the same white women played without asking…

Be the new Renaissance.

True Skin Serum Foundation (Kapiti) by ILIA BEAUTY Mineral Eye Shadow Wired by HIRO COSMETICS Color Block Lipstick Wild Aster by ILIA BEAUTY Cream Blush | Lovely by KJAER WEIS. Dress ZAZI VINTAGE Cape NATASCHA VON HIRSCHHAUSE Earrings HEATHER GUIDERO via INJEWELS Scarves COMME DES COSTUMES & I’VR ISABEL VOLLRATH

True Skin Serum Foundation (Kapiti), Highlighter | Sway for Lips and Cheeks & Lipstick | Neon Angel by ILIA BEAUTY. Mineral Rouge From Fuchsia With Love by HIRO COSMETICS. Top I’VR ISABEL VOLLRATH. Dress MYKKE HOFMANN. Belted Bag SANDQVIST. Collar COMME DES COSTUMES.

True Skin Serum Foundation (Kapiti) by ILIA BEAUTY. Skin Food for Eyes by WELEDA. ILIA Beauty – Lipstick | Neon Angel by ILIA BEAUTY. Mineral Rouge From Fuchsia With Love for Cheeks by HIRO COSMETICS. Collar COMME DES COSTUMES.

True Skin Serum Foundation (Kapiti) & Highlighter | Sway for Lips and Cheeks by ILIA BEAUTY. Mineral Lidschatten | Smurfette for eyes by HIRO COSMETICS. Dress PUGNAT. Blouse NATASCHA VON HIRSCHHAUSEN. Scarves COMME DES COSTUMES.

CREDITS

Original Idea LUXIDERS MAGAZINE
Photography KERSTIN JACOBSEN
Styling RAINER METZ
Model LUCY @ VIVAMODELS
Hair and MakeUp MIRJAM MARTINO
Retouch JO NEANDER
Words BELVIS SOLER
Special Thanks AMAZINGLY & LESS IS MORE

This article was published in Luxiders Magazine Issue 2. Buy our magazines here.

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Fashion Story | If I Were a Fish…

luxiders — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 22:34:00 +0000

If I were a fish…,

…I would dream with a better world.

Plastic is visibly contaminating Earth’s natural ecosystems, toxifying our oceans and massacring marine wildlife; this is a crisis, a tragedy of the worst kind. Every year, 8 million tons of plastic escape into our oceans and by 2050 this statistic is set to double. But what if we told you that we have a choice. A chance to steer our planet away from a plasticised, apocalyptic vision of the future, and liberate thousands of species from near certain extinction. Don’t keep ignoring reality! Take off the blindfold!

Necklace by CHOPARD.

Earrings and Necklace Pushkin by CHOPARD. Responsibility and ethics are values enshrined at the heart of Chopard’s philosophy. As an indepen- dent company, it produces all of its gold alloys in it own in-house foundry, and have done since 1978.

Gold Ice Cube Ring and bracelets, with diamonds, by CHOPARD. The Ecrou de Cartier and Juste un Clou bracelets, both18K yellow gold are from CARTIER. The company fully committed to the Kimberley Process, which ensures that exported diamonds are conflict-free. The massive ring is handmade by ELVETIA.

Moonsun necklace by ATELIER SWAROVSKI BY PENELOPE CRUZ. The limited-edition line is crafted in rose gold and rhodium colorways and features sparkling constellations inspired by the galaxy. Swarovski ongoing 2019 efforts across Water Stewardship, Women’s Empowerment, Fair Partnerships, Conscious Design, and Sustainable Innovation.

Diamonds Earrings and Ice Cube Ring by CHOPARD. As part of “The Journey to Sustainable Luxury”, Chopard launched a commitment to support responsible artisanal gold mining cooperatives in Latin America in achieving Fairmined Certification. The company produces all of its gold alloys in its own in-house foundry. There, 70% of production waste is recycled. Rings Wild, Apollo and Edelweiss by ELVETIA. Local crystal hunters look for unique crystals in the beautiful Swiss mountains and Elvetia makes timeless jewelry out of it.

Bracelet 3 GLD by CARTIER. Rings Apollo and Wild by ELVETIA. Edelweiss earrings and pendant, also by ELVETIA. Moselle Cat Eye Sunglasses by ATELIER SWAROVSKI EYEWEAR. Atelier Swarovski’s unmistakable craftsmanship and creativity shines in a collection of crystal embellished sunglasses handcrafted in Italy.

Earrings by CARTIER.

Edelweiss pendant and Orbit Star pendant, both with faceted Swiss rock cristal made by ELVETIA. Earrings and rings from Ice Cube Collection by CHOPARD. Ring Happy Diamonds, also by CHOPARD.The company joined SBGA in 2017 in order to further increase its contribution in artisanal gold miners’ improvement initiatives and therefore contribute to a further growth of volumes of responsibly extracted gold.

Love bracelet, 18K yellow gold by CARTIER. The Maison was one of the founding members of the Responsible Jewelry Council. The Council’s mandate is to ensure that the communities involved in mining are paid fairly and are protected by the highest safety, working and environmental standards. Massive Rock Ring by ELVETIA, a company that only use Swiss rock crystals, smoky quartzes and Swiss gemstones collected and recove- red by local crystal hunters in the Swiss mountains.

All the labels featured in this fashion editorial are committed to sustainable practices and have in common to make of the fashion world a more ethical industry.

CREDITS

Creative Direction & Production LUXIDERS

Photography SUZANA HOLTGRAVE

Stylist BELVIS SOLER

Models MELINA MARTIN @MEGA MODEL AGENCY & LAURA BARBATOSU @TFM

Hair & Make Up JOSEPHIN MARTENS

Set Design SARAH MÜLLER

This fashion editorial was published in Luxiders Magazine Issue 3. To buy the Magazine, click here.

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EDELZiEGE New Collection | You Are Beautiful | Spring Summer 2024

luxiders — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 08:23:26 +0000

Beneath the day,
when sunlight drapes in threads of cashmere,
I find my way.

My refuge from life’s tempestuous dream.

A whisper,
weaves tales of ancient lore,
of love lost and secrets shared,
carried by the wind to distant memories.

Wrap me in your comfort, your delicate embrace.
Your gentle touch is poetry on my skin.

A feeling of luxury and eternity,
that makes me feel beautiful.

A LOOKBOOK PRODUCED BY LUXIDERS AGENCY

The fashion of EDELZiEGE stands for sophisticated details in design and premium natural materials. Every collection is produced from 100% cashmere wool and all materials are renewable, cruelty-free and harvested from animals living in the wild in Mongolia.

To take on responsibility for our society and environment, EDELZiEGE insists on a dissociation from mass manufacturing. They work exclusively with small manufactures in Mongolia that support and share our demand for fair working conditions and environmental protection as well as high quality and design.

EDELZiEGE’s classic, timeless and exclusive pieces assure you the highest quality and comfort for a luxurious feeling of well-being.

ECO-CONSCIOUS LUXURY

Natural Materials. The majority of garments designed by EDELZiEGE are made from 100% cashmere wool – a renewable and raw material, sourced from animals in Mongolia which are free-range and not mass-raised. Cashmere is considered the gold of the Mongolians. The goats live on a pasture in Mongolia and, when they naturally loose their fur, it is combed out. From this, yarn is made, dyed and then knitted.

Cruelty-Free. EDELZiEGE takes special care to ensure that the animals live normally and are not specially bred or kept closely to one another.

High Quality. For EDELZiEGE, quality is the most important slow fashion principle of all. This means that the garment should be fairly produced and made of natural, and therefore durable, materials. This ensures you can enjoy the garment for longer. EDELZiEGE stands for 100% cashmere, classic and timeless pieces, assuring the highest quality and comfort, for a luxurious feeling of well-being.

Local Production. EDELZiEGE not only obtains its wool from Mongolia, but also has it processed into the finished products there. This contributes to preserving and creating new jobs to the native Mongolians. EDELZiEGE works exclusively with small manufacturers that support and share their demand for fair working conditions, environmental protection and quality of design. The three knitting factories in the Mongolian capital, Ulaanbaatar, that produce for EDELZiEGE employ between 20 and 40 people and 90% of the workers are women.

Small Quantities. EDELZiEGE stands for sustainable management in harmony with nature and mankind and is resolutely opposed to mass production, cheap labour and environmentally harmful production processes. EDELZiEGE only produces a small number of items (10 to 50 of each design), making the cashmere products almost unique.

Social Impact. EDELZiEGE supports orphans in Mongolia by collaborating with Alpha-Omega e.V., who have been caring for children in need in Mongolia since 1994.

SPECIAL THANKS

Special thanks to HIGUERON HOTEL MALAGA, CURIO COLLECTION BY HYLTON. Located at the Costa del Sol, near Malaga, with its 360 sunshine days a year, this hotel has decided to reinvent itself by signing up to an honest commitment to the environment and an economic plan that has a positive impact on the local economy. The plan is to inspire through flavours, design and art made in Spain.

DISCOVER EDELZIEGE

Creative Director & Production BELVIS SOLER
Photography JENS WITTWER
Stylist LUXIDERS TEAM
Model MIKAELA BOGADO @ TRAFFIC MODELS
Make Up & Hair JORGE FORTES

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The Innocence

Liza Silva — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 12:20:09 +0000

Elusive lightness.

Plants.

They are not what they seem.

With unusual aesthetics,
pausing and calmly composing new forms, throwing fantasy into our endlessly hurried world.

Our time to contemplate,

compose their innocence.
Listen to their breath…
to the boundless wonder of Nature.

+ Photography: Matteo Miani

+ Styling: Ana Rengel

+ Words: Belvis Soler

This article was published in Luxiders Magazine Issue 2. To buy the Magazine, click here.

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Sustainable Fashion Editorial | Under The Same Sky

luxiders — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 12:58:24 +0000

We are here

All the living creatures,

livin’in the same

precious world,

livin’ under the same sky.

WILD AND FREE, AS ANIMALS.

CONNECTED WITH EACH OTHER,

AS BEES WITH FLOWERS.

FAITHFUL,

AS MONKS OF A TEMPLE

AND FARMERS DROUGHT – HIT.

POWERFUL AND INCONTAMINATED, AS NATURE IN MOUNTAIN AT THE BEGINNING.

PURE-HEARTED AND HAPPY

OF SIMPLER THINGS,

AS KIDS.

KIND, SENSITIVE AND COMPASIONATE,

AS THE RAIN WITH THIRSTY PLANTS.

SIMILING AT SUNSHINE AND NIGHT LIGHTS.

FAR FROM THE STEREOTYPES

AND RESPECTFUL OF DIVERSITIES,

CONSIDERING THEM

DIFFERENT TYPES OF BEAUTY

WE ARE FRUITS

WE ARE PLANTS

WE ARE TREES

WE ARE RIVERS

WE ARE KIDS

WE ARE MONKS AND FARMERS

WE ARE PATHS

WE ARE UNIQUE

WE ARE HUMANS

WE ARE THIS PLANET

WE ARE BEAUTIFUL

TEAM CREDITS

Photographer ARIANNA TRIGIANTE

Styling LAURA SCHIAVO

Models PAUL BAAH, FIORELLA ZENOBIO AND SOFIA ELENA

Hair & Makeup BENEDETTA D’ALESSANDRO

Photography assistant MARIA GIULIA

Makeup assistant MARTINA SALIN

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