FACES International, Issue No1 2024

CONSTELLATION

CONSTELLATION

CONSTELLATION

Co - Axial Master Chronometer

Co - Axial Master Chronometer

Co - Axial Master Chronometer

LIU SHISHI’S CHOICE

LIU SHISHI’S CHOICE

LIU SHISHI’S CHOICE

For the actress Liu Shishi, style is an artform. With her background in ballet and a captivating career on screen, she has found the perfect balance between beauty, confidence, and grace. This effortless look continues on her wrist, where she chooses the OMEGA Constellation Co-Axial Master Chronometer. Crafted in stainless steel and 18K Sedna™ Gold, it features an opulent motherof-pearl dial, and exudes the very same spirit of sophistication that Liu Shishi brings to every hour.

For the actress Liu Shishi, style is an artform. With her background in ballet and a captivating career on screen, she has found the perfect balance between beauty, confidence, and grace. This effortless look continues on her wrist, where she chooses the OMEGA Constellation Co-Axial Master Chronometer. Crafted in stainless steel and 18K Sedna™ Gold, it features an opulent motherof-pearl dial, and exudes the very same spirit of sophistication that Liu Shishi brings to every hour.

For the actress Liu Shishi, style is an artform. With her background in ballet and a captivating career on screen, she has found the perfect balance between beauty, confidence, and grace. This effortless look continues on her wrist, where she chooses the OMEGA Constellation Co-Axial Master Chronometer. Crafted in stainless steel and 18K Sedna™ Gold, it features an opulent motherof-pearl dial, and exudes the very same spirit of sophistication that Liu Shishi brings to every hour.

p.20

The Faces

Empress Of, Stefan Janoski, Coca Michelle, Yaroslava Mahuchikh, Keith Lee, Adrian Appiolaza, Jenny Slate, Serpentwithfeet, Meredith Whittaker, Alvaro Barrington

p.34 The Hype

Fashion, Beauty, Travel, Eat&Drink

p.52

After Hour

Photography: Ava Pivot p.66

Daydreaming

Photography: Miles Aldridge p.80

Rapid Eye Movement

Photography: Michael Stipe

No need for AI in Miles Aldridge’s strange imagination. p.66

R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe has swapped the stage for the camera. p.80 Don’t be fooled by the office setting – these outfits are anything but boring.

p.90

Pretty Woman

Photography: Gerd Eder p.98 No Bambi No More

Interview: Kaia Gerber p.102

Big Names

Photography: Lukas Maeder p.114

The Observer

Photography: Patrick Cariou p.128

Photography: Stephie Braun

Photographer Patrick Cariou thrives when he is immersed in foreign cultures. p.114

Dark and pretty: Gerd Eder’s fashion editorial. p.90

Music’s biggest names gather in front of Lukas Maeder’s camera. p.102

Dambo sofa collection, design Piero Lissoni. bebitalia.com

Milan London Paris Munich New York Washington DC Dallas Miami Boston

Standing at the dock of the bay in photographer Tony Kelly’s Miami. p.168

Le Jardin Fantastique welcomes you to our zoo of gems. p.144

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Ava Pivot

A ten-year-old Ava Pivot

dreamed of featuring in teen horse magazine Wendy, now the photographer’s résumé lists the likes of Vogue, Elle, and FACES. The former professional horse rider’s love of animals is deeply ingrained, yet in recent years she’s also made space in her life for photography. Pivot’s world also revolves around her twins, her two Weimaraners, and good coffee, which can get the German through even the most chaotic of messes.

MERCI

This might go a long way.

Izabela Macoch

A Berliner whose home is wherever she lays her head: As a stylist, Izabela Macoch is so often on the move from A to B that by now she’s racked up more miles than shoes. When the globetrotter’s not conjuring up the coolest looks, she teaches at the Berlin Academy of Fashion and Design, does yoga, meditates, or walks until her stomach starts to rumble. Where is she headed? Anywhere. As long as there’s spicy food.

Jennifer Zanotti

From tranquil Bolzano to the exciting world of fashion: Jennifer Zanotti feels as liberated between the runway and fashion productions as South Tyrol tourists do traversing the peaks of her home turf. Thanks to her passion and readiness to apply the right amount of elbow grease, the 28-year-old has worked for Dolce & Gabbana, Billionaire, and Plein Sport, as well as for the styling team at ProSiebenSat.1 Media, while she’s also made a name for herself as a store manager.

Gerd Eder

When Gerd Eder arrives, the party really gets going. Spontaneity and crazy thoughts are what makes this fashion and advertising photographer from South Tyrol so damn popular. But make no mistake: Eder would do everything it takes to get the perfect shot. The idealist with a penchant for aesthetics doesn’t simply take pictures, but rather he tells stories with his creations. And when the party’s over, the 43-year-old can relax –even more so when the mouthwatering smell of pizza wafts through the air.

“RIDE LIKE THE WIND.” THE FACES

by Michael Rechsteiner

EMPRESS OF DISCO ROYALE

She is now the ruler of her own empire. And we’d happily bow down to Empress Of if it got us invited to one of her lavish royal court parties. The singer’s raunchy electro-pop gets you dancing until you’re so hot under the collar that only the heavy breathing of your dance partner will bring your temperature back down. Lorely Rodriguez previously released three albums under the record label XL Recordings. But now foreign rule is a thing of the past: Empress Of’s latest LP “For Your Consideration” was released under her own label Major Arcana.

She builds her own queendom.

© MAJOR ARCANA / KAIO CESAR

STEFAN JANOSKI

ROLLIN’, RELAXIN’

Stefan Janoski has reached the summit of the sneaker business: People sporting his models don’t wear shoes, they wear Janoskis. With his collaboration with Nike, the pro skateboarder set new standards through his minimalist and timeless designs, but not before having to win over the sportswear giant’s development team. And you can bet your bottom dollar he did so with his signature smile. Everything that the American does, he does with a super laid-back approach.

And that is precisely what makes him such a likable, charismatic figure even beyond the skateboarding scene.

Sneaker Peaker.

© NIKE SB KEVIN COULIAU

COCA MICHELLE NAILED IT

Coca Michelle’s creations are shaping the personas of female rap royalty. For artists like Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion, it’s not just their lyrics that reflect their fierce, feminine, vibrant, and extravagant attitude, but their nails too. Nail artist Michelle even has stars like Beyoncé and Bad Bunny wrapped around her finger. Her looks evoke a kind of opulence befitting a Pharaoh’s tomb. Now, she’s bringing a little glitz to everyday life with the launch of her nail art kit “Kollectin” – helping everyone achieve a majestic manicure.

A fingernail for a canvas.

© @COCAMICHELLE

YAROSLAVA MAHUCHIKH

HIGH TIMES

Yaroslava Mahuchikh’s home is being torn apart by war. Yet she is still managing to break records left, right and center. While her home in Dnipro is bombarded with rockets, the Ukrainian is making history as one of the greatest ever high jumpers, and of late she has barely left a competition without picking up a medal. The athlete won bronze at the last Olympic Games in Tokyo. This summer in Paris, she’s aiming for new heights and that top spot on the podium. We are hoping she can triumph in what would be one of the most inspiring moments of the Games.

Ready to touch the sky.

© PICTURE ALLIANCE / GLADYS CHAI VON DER LAAGE

KEITH LEE

HUNGRY FOR MORE

A visit from Keith Lee can change a restaurant chef’s life. In an attempt to overcome his shyness, the former MMA fighter started rating his restaurant experiences on TikTok. Now the 27-year-old has become social media’s favorite culinary critic. Approachable and honest, Lee doesn’t select eateries based on hype – he would rather promote the burger joint around the corner to his audience of millions. And it’s not just people watching on TikTok: Thanks to the “Keith Lee effect,” highly-rated establishments often reap the financial rewards too.

TikToks tastemaker.

© PICTURE ALLIANCE / BILLY BENNIGHT / ADMEDIA

ADRIAN APPIOLAZA

CIAO, MAD LAD

He came for the raves. He stayed for the fashion. Adrian Appiolaza left his home city of Buenos Aires as a young man and took a deep dive into the Manchester party scene. After resurfacing, he became a fashion designer and gained widespread recognition creating pieces for Alexander McQueen, Marc Jacobs, and Phoebe Philo. Since then, the 51-year-old Argentinian has become a veteran of the industry, but his youthful, vivacious energy still burns bright, making him seem untouched by time. It is this very combination that has now given him his latest big break: Being named as the new creative director of Moschino.

© PICTURE ALLIANCE / PHOTOSHOT / AVALON

JENNY SLATE

MOM JOKES

When, a few years ago, she accidentally let slip the F word when filming “Saturday Night Live”, you could immediately see the realization dawning in Jenny Slate’s face: She had just poured ice cold water all over her own career. But, since then, this super-gifted American has got things back on track. Her animated movie “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On” – a project close to her heart – was nominated for an Oscar, while her new stand-up comedy special “Jenny Slate: Seasoned Professional” is an acclaimed, candid take on first-time motherhood. That’s how you f****** do it.

Comedy? Child’s play!

© PICTURE ALLIANCE / PACIFIC PRESS / LEV RADIN

SERPENTWITHFEET

SAFE SEDUCER

According to the Bible, the serpent that tempted Adam and Eve had its legs taken away as punishment. Yet they are still there – in serpentwithfeet, the stage name of Josiah Wise. Though there are no cunning hisses to be heard when the singer proclaims his infatuations through song, only sensual falsettos and scintillating R&B beats. Taking musical inspiration from the gospel sounds he grew up with, the American musician blends sacred choral melodies with his queer identity. The latest result of these erotic introspections is his album “Grip.” And with songs like “Safe Word,” we might just be tempted out of the Garden of Eden ourselves.

A sinner in paradise.

© GONZALES PHOTO / CHRISTIAN HJORTH / PICTURE ALLIANCE / PHOTOSHOT

MEREDITH WHITTAKER

STRONG SIGNAL

Meredith Whittaker was researching the sociopolitical impacts of artificial intelligence when we were still ranking our top friends on MySpace. At Google, she formed the Open Research Group – and in 2018 organized a mass protest against her employer for enforcing sexist working conditions. While working there, she also helped bring about the end of a contract with the Pentagon for weapons development. Today, the New Yorker is president of the messaging app Signal, and her vision and ethics serve as an important compass for us as we navigate Big Tech and AI.

ART OF THE FEEL

Alvaro Barrington’s art reflects his memories. But to bring these memories to life for audiences too, he can’t simply rely on a few colorful splashes of paint on a canvas. The Brooklyn-raised Venezuelan artist embellishes echoes of his checkered youth using colored glass, cardboard, wood, yarn, and cement. No wonder, then, that clicking through his work on the Internet doesn’t quite cut it. The materials and their compositions have to be experienced in person. Thankfully, there are more opportunities than ever to do so: Renowned galleries in New York, London, and Berlin are jumping at the chance to showcase work by this rising star of the art world.

ALVARO BARRINGTON

© JEREMIAH CUMBERBATCH / THADDAEUS ROPAC

THE HYPE

by Marina Warth

“GIVE

IT AWAY NOW.”

FASHION

Look KITTEN

What happens when we gaze into a cloudless sky?

Serotonin overload!

Fluttering butterflies! Pure bliss! This spring, we’re harnessing this effect and donning baby blue from head to toe. Top tip for everyday looks: Ditch the ruffles and opt for trendy pieces and minimalist styles – this way, you won’t be mistaken for your niece at first glance.

A squirrel is just a rat with a cuter outfit.

GirlsMustHave,

Unfuck the World STANDING TOGETHER

The beach is calling! But what about those who find going into changing rooms a living nightmare because their body type doesn’t fit the standard? Well now brands like GirlsMustHave are here to save the day. They not only create clever designs for bathing suits and bikinis that suit all body shapes and sizes, but also cater to women who have undergone breast surgery and have to wear a prosthetic; these fit comfortably in place thanks to special pockets. The material: Stretchy, double-layered fabric with double seams processed by resourceful fabric workers in Como, Italy. The design: Elegant glamor. The feeling of diving into cool waters in these pieces: Priceless.

Nice to have

BOMB!

“Fashion needs fresh blood.” Donatella Versace

We’re not really on board with It bags; the ones that take turns adorning every shoulder you see, only to end up languishing in the back of some wardrobe for the rest of their days. The Jackie Notte from Gucci,

on the other hand, comes in so many different colors and designs that everyone can find their own personal piece. With its classic silhouette, the curvacious body, and the eye-catching hook closure, Gucci’s new

baby is designed to stand the test of time. And because we’re into sappy, sentimental sunsets, our choice is of course this color, which lets us take a piece of summer with us wherever we go.

bikinis and swimsuits, starting at 275.00 (ASP) (girlsmusthave.com)

Gucci, “The Jackie Notte”, 3,030.00 (ASP)

Collaboration

A LA PLAGE

There’s still a way to go before our toes see the sun again. In the meantime, our souls, tormented by cold air and gloomy skies, are feasting on pictures of Longchamp’s collaboration with K.Jacques: St. Tropez, 90 degrees, splendid sunshine, and leather gladiator sandals that capture all the colors of the hotter months: Orange, purple and green. Longchamp x K.Jacques, leather sandals in six different colors, 300.00 (ASP) (longchamp.com)

It-Piece

MULTIPLY

Whether it’s inherited from grandpa or a lucky find: The classic leather belt is seeing something of a revival right now. Cast aside for far too long, this accessory is now taking center stage: On dresses, over blouses, coats, jackets, and anything else that can take a little cinching. They’re so excited about the return of the belt over at Prada that they’re styling two together.

We love

SHAPESHIFTER

Ok, you got us! Sometimes we’re not great at making decisions. Clutch or shopper bag? It’s a tricky one... That’s why we’re grateful to the fashion gods at Fendi: The new Fendi Flip manages to be two

things at once. Actually, make that three, as the bag can also be worn over the shoulder. So three in one. And just like that, the price is justified. Fendi, “Flip”, 1,500.00 (ASP) (fendi.com)

Book ART MOVEMENT

No one has understood fabrics as Issey Miyake. What the Japanese fashion designer brought to the catwalk caused standing ovations that lasted into the early hours of the morning. At the same time, Miyake wielded his pencil like a magic wand, put his ideas onto paper and finally onto the body. Taschen dedicates a book to the grand master of of textiles. With its 448 pages and the impressive weight of 3.2 kilograms it takes as much space on our shelf as Issey Miyake’s fashion does in our hearts. “Issey Miyake, Bags”, 80.00 (ASP) (bags.com)

BEAUTY

Look

ANOTHER WORLD

There are some faces that you can’t walk past without doing a double take. Sara Wong’s looks this season elicit just this effect: They’re so uniquely fresh and different that we just can’t stop talking about it! The complexion that gives Snow White a run for her money, the white kajal liner on the lower lash line, the bangs draping over the brows and this piece – neither glasses nor earrings – that flips everything we thought we knew about accessories on its head.

Smiling in the presence of beauty.

“The thing with the hair scrunchie is an endless debate.”

Emma Watson

Hair Trend NO UMBRELLA

Waking up with bed head can ruin your whole day. The only solution is to go on the offensive: Put some wet hair gel on and get creative. For Rains, this means working the product in from your roots and through your lengths, pulling individual strands out to frame the face and shifting the rest behind your ears. The result will have you laughing in the face of a bad hair day –even if it starts to drizzle.

Unfuck the World ROAR!

It’s been ten years since Cartier let its big cat snarl for the first time. The scent of the perfume “La Panthère”, however, is a lot gentler than its fierce patron and its blend of apricot, chypre, and gardenia lends it an alluring quality. Fast forward to 2024 and it’s time to release the panther into the wild and focus on what’s important, which, in today’s world, means the environment. That’s why the new, more

sustainable bottle is designed to be slim and almost graceful compared to the original: The square edges remain, but with the weight and plastic content drastically reduced, while the atomizer is now made from 94 per cent recycled aluminum. The fact that Cartier’s beautiful panther is also refillable goes without saying in these sustainability-conscious times. Cartier, “La Panthère”, 50 ml, 1,005.00 (ASP) (cartier.com)

Make-up Trend GET GLIT!

Pink reminds us of raspberry stains on a white picnic blanket, of fruit juice in a glass, and our first lipstick. And because these memories naturally put a smile on our face, we’re only too happy to reach for this shade. Like Ashish, we’re enjoying putting on this pop of color, perhaps even mixing in a little glitter on top for that added glitz.

Collaboration

THAT’S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR

Some people like to congratulate their friends with a homemade cake, but Pat McGrath is different: To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Marc Jacobs’ fashion brand, she has released a lipstick in his honor. “Forbidden Love” contains less sugar, but gives you the same sense of sweet delight when you put it on your lips that you get when indulging in a baked treat. The formula is highly moisturizing and yet has a surprisingly matte texture, marking a comeback we’ve been anticipating for some seasons now.

Pat McGrath x Marc Jacobs, “Matte Trance

Lipstick Marc Jacobs Edition”, 39.00 (ASP) (patmacgrath.com and marcjacobs.com)

New Perfume FOREPLAY

If you could bottle up seduction, it would smell like “Melting Lust” from Emil Élise. Cherries give this perfume its sweetness and us the feeling of living in a never-ending summer, strolling around the State Fair, holding hands. Notes of rum not only give the scent depth, but also send out a clear signal that what happens from this point onward is strictly NSFW. Emil Élise, “Melting Lust”, 100 ml, 145.00 (ASP) (emilelise.com)

Nice to have

DRY HARD

It’s not quite the weather for trips to the local quarry pond or swimming pool. But that time will soon come. And while our anticipation for hot days by the water increases with every notch up the thermometer, we’ve already got our hands on a beach blanket from Soleil Soleil, which can double up as a cozy comforter if needed. Soleil Soleil, “Namesake”, 247.00 (ASP)

Places

ISLAND TEMPLE

If these walls could talk, they wouldn’t merely whisper; they’d share their memories for all the world to hear. Where the nobles of the Middle Ages once put their feet up is now a place for guests of the Nobis Hotel Palma, the newly opened Balearic Islands hot spot, to do the same. One of the oldest buildings in the city has been turned

into a design oasis, complete with 37 rooms and suites whose stylish interiors make it hard to get some shut-eye. Stone, wood, and black metal combine, culminating in a building that honors the past but welcomes the modern with reverence. In the spa, the sauna and indoor pool provide a sense of relaxation that lingers

Concept INNER CIRCLE

The Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, the Sacré-Coeur. What else? Step forward Jérémie Colin and Linda Solanki. This duo posts custom tips on their website, Whereshouldigo. paris, about what to see and do in the city of love – tips that only people who call Paris home would know about. Save yourself the embarrassment of trying to find the best croissant or the quaintest boutique in your broken French. Simply tell Jérémie and Linda what you like, and they’ll send you details of places you’d never be able to discover by yourself, like a Japanese grandma who sells her home-cooked food from her window, or the bar where all the guests sing French chansons. And one thing is guaranteed: With these tips to hand, you’ll soon love Paris as much as Jérémie and Linda do.

Starting at 89.00 (ASP) for a day full of tips, whereshouldigo.paris. Inquiries to contact@whereshouldigo.fr

later on the roof terrace, glass of champagne in hand – probably the best seat in the house for taking in the evening views of the illuminated Palma Cathedral. If you can tear yourself away from this view and make your way down to the hotel’s restaurant, NOI, for dinner, the creative cuisine will make it worth your while.

Nobis Hotel Palma, Carrer de les Caputxines 9, Palma de Mallorca, Spain, nobishotel.es

MERMAID’S TERRITORY

Humans take to water quite easily. This is a product of evolution, of the feeling of being in the womb and of the fact that gazing into blue waves has the same effect on the mind as taking a

painkiller. Chris Burkard knows all about the fascination of the ocean, which is why he zones in on anything maritimerelated that he comes across on his travels. The result is photos that even

AI can’t keep up with and a coffee table book that makes you want to jump straight into your bikini or bathing shorts.

Chris Burkhard, “The Oceans”, gestalten, 60.00 (ASP) (gestalten.com)

Collaboration

GOLDIE

Isn’t it a bit silly to equip a smartphone with a camera that could rival any reflex model only to then add a nostalgic filter over your pictures? Instead, why not opt for something that lets you print out your photos with just a click, leaving you more time to enjoy your surroundings?

Polaroid has just the ticket: It’s launched its Basquiat Edition camera and film, with a cool design that makes our decision to ditch the smartphone snaps pretty easy.

Polaroid x Basquiat, “Polaroid Now Camera Generation 2 Basquiat Edition”, 140.00 (ASP) and “Polaroid i-Type Film Basquiat Edition”, 20.00 (ASP) (polaroid.com)

EAT&DRINK

Book DIY

Standing in line for avocado on toast longer than for Taylor Swift tickets? Well, the next time we’re waiting for a table at the Copenhagen hipster café Atelier September, we’ll simply grab the owner’s new

cookbook. In it, Frederik Bille Brahe reveals his secret recipes that are more than worth waiting in line for.

Pancakes, soups, salads –they all feature in this book, while the front cover makes us smile so much

that we can’t help but rush to the kitchen in search of a stick of butter.

Frederik Bile Brahe, “Atelier September: A place for daytime cooking”, Apartamento Publishing S.L., 49.00 (ASP)

Connecting hearts across tables.

Unfuck the World

CHEERS

Stella McCartney is the pioneer of vegan leather. While skeptics turn their nose up at the idea, the designer has been busy bringing bags made from alternative textiles to the market. Now, in 2024, McCartney is springing a surprise with a grapebased leather. The basis for this innovative textile is Veuve Clicquot: What ends up in the waste during the production of this champagne later finds its way back into the limelight in the form of bags. With this innovative vegan alternative to leather, Veuve Clicquot and Stella McCartney are not only being mindful of animal welfare, but also helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The pieces first presented to the public by Stella McCartney at her runway show in Paris will be available from March 2024. stellamccartney.com

New Product

HEAVY STUFF

Even the best dish won’t taste as good if you tuck into it alone at the kitchen counter. That’s why we need a dining table that looks at least as impressive as what we’re painstakingly conjuring up in the kitchen. Step forward the “Monolith” model from Poliform: Its mushroom-shaped

minimalist design makes us swoon. The cement surface not only supplies the cool aesthetics, but also ensures that even the heaviest summer rain can’t damage this table –one more reason for that piggy bank to take a hit.

Poliform, “Monolith”, low dining table, starting at 6,800.00 (ASP)

New Collection

DARJEELING LIMITED

It’s always tea time –especially when we can sip a freshly brewed blend from such pretty porcelain. Some 40 years after the launch of its first tableware, the new Hermès collection “Tressages Équestres” brings us 27 cups, plates, and jugs that make quite the impression at tea parties. The pristine white porcelain is adorned with finely painted woven patterns inspired by saddlery, sometimes colorful, sometimes less so, but always with a quality that steals the show from any sweet treat served with the tea. Hermès, “Tressages Équestres”, dinner service, starting at 120.00 up to 1,850.00 (ASP) (hermes.com)

Book

ACID

We ought to weave a little more magic into the everyday. The same goes for lemons, which provide that extra something as a garnish both in a glass or on a plate. The Gourmand and Taschen pay tribute to

this yellow fruit and pack not just trivia about its origins, but also the best recipes you can find into a 272-page reference book, with a front cover that makes us smile and knowingly pucker our lips

at the same time. Marina Tweed, David Lane & Jennifer Higgie, “The Gourmand’s Lemon. A Collection of Stories and Recipes”, Taschen, 40.00 (ASP) (taschen.com)

Too sweet to be sour: The lemon has many uses.

CORPORATE APPAREL POLICY BOOST

Photography: Ava Pivot @ B&A

Head of Styling & Art Direction: Izabela Macoch

Styling: Sabine Seck, Katharina Marcher, Jule Drenker, Victoria Weinkauf, Rieke Geisbusch, Lara Dubbel, Fatema Khawary, Vanessa Wappmannsberger, Bellana Imhof, Alena Edwards, Suzana Ernesto

Make-up: Dirk Neuhöfer @ Nina Klein Agency

Models: Ibukun Sammy, Nomin Gantumur, Johanna Rohr @ MIRRS

Assistance: Claudius Bartmuss, Atlas Pivot

Location: Sony Music Entertainment Germany

Retouch: Smaragdgreen Production

Ibukun styled by Sabine Seck. Leather jacket by IVY OAK. Mini skirt by MIU MIU. Tights by FALKE. Shoes by AEYDE.

Left: Nomin styled by Rieke Geisbusch. Dress and shoes by FERRAGAMO. Gloves by UY STUDIO. Necklace by ASTERISK.

Right: Johanna styled by Bellana Imhof. Dress by DANNY REINEKE. Veil by NAMILIA. Necklace and bracelet by ASTERISK. Shoes by AEYDE.

Ibukun styled by Vanessa Wappmannsberger.

Dress by JASMIN ERBAS.

Earrings by SWAROVSKI.

Left: Ibukun styled by Katharina Marcher. Blouse by JASMIN ERBAS. Tights by FALKE.

Right: Nomin styled by Victoria Weinkauf. Mesh top and mesh pants by UY STUDIO. Jacket by NAMILIA. Shoes by AEYDE.

Left: Nomin styled by Fatema Khawary. Bodysuit by DIESEL. Top by DAMUR. Shorts and pants by UY STUDIO.

Right: Johanna styled by Jule Drenker. Blouse by SPORTMAX. Shorts by MIU MIU. Tights by FALKE.

Nomin styled by Sabine Seck.

Dress by DIESEL.

Earrings by SWAROVSKI.

Left: Johanna styled by Alena Edwards. Look by CHANEL.

Right: Ibukun styled by Suzana Ernesto. Blouse by BRUNELLO CUCINELLI. Pants by JASMIN ERBAS. Shoes by JIMMY CHOO.

DAYDREAMING

Drama at its best at Fotografiska Berlin. The poppy works of the British artist Miles Aldridge lie somewhere between fantasy and reality, and yet they are more than just art – they are indeed social criticism.

Photography: Miles Aldridge / Fotografiska Berlin

Untitled (after Cattelan) #4, 2016

Ralph Fiennes, 2016

Donatella Versace, 2007

Gilbert and George, 2014

MILES ALDRIDGE: VIRGIN MARY. SUPERMARKETS. POPCORN.

What do the Virgin Mary, supermarkets, and popcorn have in common? Well, at one point or another between 1999 and 2020, they all featured in the works of Miles Aldridge. And what the British photographer manages to conjure up is truly sublime. The contrasts, the colors, and an unquenched thirst for visual perfection that only makes Aldridge’s compositions more effective. Religion is just as much a source of inspiration as our consumer society, or films by Hitchcock, Lynch, or Fellini. What this creative Brit delivers is drama at its best. But the exhibition at Fotografiska Berlin is even more thrilling than any blockbuster.

Miles Aldridge, “Virgin Mary. Supermarkets. Popcorn”, Photographs from 1999 to 2020, Fotografiska Berlin, until May 5th 2024, fotografiska.com/berlin

Jean Paul Gaultier, 2011

FULL FANTASY

A colorful palette, sleek surfaces, and perfectionism from start to finish are the hallmarks of Miles Aldridge’s work. In an interview, the master of pop culture photography explains where he draws inspiration from, and why he isn’t particularly bothered about AI.

FACES: Your art is all about making real photography look like artistic reproductions. Do you feel that, in the age of artificial intelligence, your work is under threat?

Miles Aldridge: No, I don’t feel threatened by AI, and I’m not really interested in it either. I think artificial intelligence could possibly replace commercial photography, but it could never replace art, because art is based on the ever-changing nature of the human spirit.

F: So how do you deal with the ubiquity of AI?

MA: I don’t. I try to ignore it as best I can. I know this approach is risky, but that doesn’t matter to me.

F: Your parents had very famous friends that would often visit your family home. Did these encounters with such well-known people shape your definition of celebrity?

Interview: Marina Warth

Photo: Peter Lindbergh

MA: My father was a famous illustrator and worked with many prominent musicians of the 60s and 70s. The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Elton John... When I was nine years old, I met Elton John backstage and that plunged me into this extraordinary world of madness, brilliance, decadence, and celebrity. Being a celebrity today has a very different meaning, and I agree with what Andy Warhol once predicted: “In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes.”

F: Before becoming a fashion photographer, you directed music videos for a long time. To what extent did this experience with moving images help you better understand photography?

MA: To be honest, at the time, I started directing pop

videos because I actually wanted to be a movie director. During this time, however, I noticed that the bands didn’t really interest me as protagonists, and I was much more excited by the idea of producing my own short movie. Working in these movie studios gave me the confidence to work with props, lighting, and elaborate backdrops that I needed for my photography.

F: Your photographs always require a lot of preparation. How do you approach this, and do you always have a clear picture in your mind of the images, backdrops, and setting before you pick up the camera?

MA: Before I start photographing, I plan out my ideas in drawings on paper to get a feel for their composition, the lighting conditions, and the body language that I hope will achieve the result I’m looking for. In the studio, however, it may be that I end up scrapping all that and starting again because I like reacting to what I see through my camera lens. Sometimes that means I have to adapt my ideas too.

F: Do you understand photography more as a form of art or as a craft?

MA: I think art and craftsmanship go hand in hand, regardless of whether you’re directing a movie, taking pictures, or painting the Sistine Chapel.

F: Your current exhibition “Virgin Mary. Supermarkets. Popcorn” is an ode to pop culture. Your photography is inspired by numerous movies and their directors. Are there any movies that you watch again and again, and can you imagine directing your own motion picture?

MA: Fellini’s “La Dolce Vita” is still my favorite film, which is somewhat odd given it’s in black and white and therefore the complete opposite of my brightly colored photographs. (Laughing) I just love how Fellini considers and highlights all aspects of society: Being famous, fashion, relationships, the church, intellect, and Fellini packs all this in with incredible clarity and wit. I would really love to make my own movie. In fact, I’ve already written a screenplay, but I doubt if it’s actually any good.

F: Which stereotypes in our society annoy you the most, and are we still allowed to play around with stereotypes in today’s world?

MA: I don’t see my work as playing around with stereotypes, but rather expressing extreme examples of individuals whose existence I’m putting under the microscope. To quote F. Scott Fitzgerald: “The loneliest moment in someone’s life is when they are watching their whole world fall apart, and all they can do is stare blankly.”

F: How do you create the drama in your photography?

MA: I draw on movies by directors like Ingmar Bergman, Rainer Fassbinder, and David Lynch, as well as on writing by Henrik Ibsen, Anton Chekhov, and August Strindberg, so I can create images about moments of crisis and self-revelation.

F: Whether it’s through advertising or on Instagram, everywhere we look we’re faced with flawless faces that leave a lasting impression on our understanding of beauty. Perfect, polished beauty is also a part of your work. What do you say to critics who object to this picture-perfect notion of beauty?

MA: Much of what I deal with in my photography is modeled on Hollywood, pop art, or classical art. My art reflects these obsessions – which, yes, includes those that concern beauty.

F: Your art thrives on vivid colors. How do you put together the color palette for your shoots, and which colors would you never use?

MA: The inspiration for the colors that I depict in my photographs always comes from paintings and the real world. Once, for example, I saw a painting by Francis Bacon, analyzed its color combinations, and created my own palette based on this. Another time, on a trip to Paris, I saw one of those sightseeing buses and immediately took a picture because I was so struck by its green and yellow shell. On the other hand, I steer clear of earthy tones like brown and ocher, although the contrast with bubblegum pink could actually work.

F: Your work can be found in a lot of very famous art museums. Do you visit your own exhibitions, and what do you think is the one museum that everyone should go to at least once in their lives?

MA: I really enjoy speaking to visitors at my exhibitions, or eavesdropping on them when they’re analyzing my work. Of course I’ll answer questions if someone recognizes me. Personally, I’m a big fan of Tate Britain, as my father often took me there when I was a child. I also visited the museum a lot as an art student to find inspiration.

F: You’ve photographed many actors. Would you say that people who can act make better models because they are able to take on a variety of roles? Or is the opposite the case, because they are constantly trying to mask their own personality?

MA: I love working with actors because they are quick to take on board my directions and suggestions. They’re also not afraid to bring their own interpretations to the table, and seeing someone take things further and further when they get in front of the camera is great fun.

F: How has your perception of the work of a photographer changed over the years?

MA: When I first started out in photography, it was a proper profession that required technical knowledge as well as an understanding of art. Unfortunately, in this digitalized world we live in, digital cameras, artificial intelligence, and Photoshop are taking over all of the work that used to require brainpower.

F: You learned your trade at Central Saint Martins College. How important do you think it is to study at such a prestigious institution, given that there are so many online options for learning the photography trade these days?

MA: I would advise anyone to go to an art school like Central Saint Martins. It’s three to four years in which you can fully immerse yourself in art history, create art every day, and completely escape from the real world.

F: The future is looming large. Are you apprehensive about that, or are you looking forward to it?

MA: Creating new art keeps me going. I’m hugely excited about developing new ideas and making photographs that no-one’s ever thought of before.

PRIVATE

Art is everywhere, but talent - you either have it or you don’t. Michael Stipe proves that creativity runs through his veins, both as R.E.M frontman on the microphone and now as a photographer behind the camera. Since the end of the band, photographic paper has become his stage and the camera his instrument. In his fourth book “Even the birds gave pause”, Stipe shows life as simple and beautiful as it is.

Photography: Michael Stipe

Aifric in Marilyn’s shoes and Barcelona chair on Essex St, NYC

Portrait, Athens

“ NEVER EAT BROCCOLI WHEN THERE ARE CAMERAS AROUND. ”

Portrait, South of France

Ahimsa, Ivy, Paris

“ I ’ M TIRED OF BEING THIS SOLEMN POET OF THE MASSES, THE ENIGMA SHROUDED IN A MYSTERY. ”

Joey (sideeye), Nick, Athens

“ MY FEELING IS THAT LABELS ARE FOR CANNED FOOD... ”

Gaelynn, NYC

Libby, Tybee Island

Thomas, Paris

“ IF YOU DISAGREE WITH ME, FINE! BECAUSE THAT ’ S THE GREAT THING ABOUT AMERICA, WE CAN DISAGREE! ”

Curved stair, Puglia

EVEN THE BIRDS GAVE PAUSE

Creative people always find a stage. From 1990 to 2011, Michael Stipe rocked the world’s arenas with R.E.M. It rained awards for the band and roses from the fans, and for twenty-one years, the four Americans were permanent fixtures in show business. And then it’s suddenly over. But Stipe was not done with creativity yet. He grabbed his camera, took photos of people, streets, the world and his life and published the three books “Volume I” (2018), “Our Interference Times: a visual record” (2019) and “Michael Stipe” (2021). For his latest works, he used plaster, concrete or ceramics as well as the medium of video. The result is called “Even the birds gave pause” and is summarized in the book of the same name.

Michael Stipe, “Even the birds gave pause”, Damiani, 50.00 (ASP) (damianibooks.com)

PRETTY WOMAN LOST INTIMATE DREAM SCENARIO

Photography: Gerd Eder

Styling: Jenny Zanotti

Hair & Make-up: Katharina Pöder

Model: Sandra Rieder

Gloves by ROECKL. Bodysuit by INTIMISSIMI. Earrings by ARKET. Skirt by GESTUZ.

Left: Underwear by INTIMISSIMI. Pants by RAINBOW BY BONPRIX. Gloves by NONI. Shoes by DONDUP. Earrings and necklace by ATELIER SWAROVSKI & PILGRIM. Ring by SWAROVSKI.

Right: Underwear by INTIMISSIMI. Pants by DIMITRI. Stockings by HUDSON. Boots by GUESS. Earrings STYLIST’S OWN. Necklace by ROLAND AUER.

Underwear by KARO KAUER. Dress by DAIJANALA. Corset by DIMITRI. Earrings by FERRAGAMO.

Left: Bodysuit and stockings by CALZEDONIA. Corset by DIMITRI. Stockings by BPC COLLECTION BY BONPRIX. Shoes by STEVE MADDEN. Earrings by GUCCI. Necklace by PILGRIM.

Right: Bodysuit by CALZEDONIA. Necklace by PILGRIM.

To call Kaia Gerber a mini-me of her model mom Cindy Crawford would be to do her a great disservice. At 22, Gerber is already a mainstay of the world’s runway, while she’s also a much sought-after face of campaigns for brands like Omega, and founder of her own book club, whose Instagram page has around ten million followers.

Interview: Marina Warth

Photography: Launchmetrics SpotlightSM

FACES: Can you remember your first time on the runway, walking for Calvin Klein at just 16? How did that feel?

Kaia Gerber: Oh my God, I was so nervous! (Laughing) Just before walking out, I was so scared of passing out, falling over, or forgetting how to actually walk. When I look at pictures or videos of it, I’m amazed at how young I was, just a baby!

F: To what extent does modeling help with acting, and vice-versa?

KG: Before I even thought about modeling, I was acting at school. It really helped me to be more confident and outgoing, and to get used to speaking in front of people and, above all, the camera. Modeling then taught me how to slip into different characters, and transform myself within a short space of time. The longer I pursued acting, the more I learned to completely forget about the camera. In terms of choosing between modeling and acting: For me, being able to create art is a huge gift.

F: What have your learned through your work as a model and actress?

KG: To treasure every moment, because I’m able to do what I love.

F: Time is in short supply, especially with your schedule. Who would you like to spend more time with in 2024?

KG: My dog! I love going hiking, camping, or climbing, and just spending time outdoors in nature and completely ignoring social media.

F: What have your learned from your mother Cindy Crawford in terms of style and fashion?

KG: My mother always had great style, and I ventured into her wardrobe at a young age to put together my outfits. Her motto was always: Less is more, and I try to abide by that too. Neither of us are maximalists.

F: Which piece of advice from your mother do you always

“Spending time with my family and people that I love is the most important thing to me.”

follow?

KG: My mother taught me from a young age to always be punctual. She always arrives five minutes early, I’m always right on time. (Laughing) She also advised me to make a special effort to remember the names of everyone I meet.

F: How is your mother’s generation different to yours?

KG: I get the impression that my generation is not so good at simply sitting still or waiting for something. Whether it’s TV series, music, or people: Everything is constant and always available and accessible. Social media has changed the way we perceive time and how it passes.

F: Do you still tell the time by looking at your watch, and what significance does a timepiece hold for you?

KG: For me, a watch is a piece of jewelry or an accessory. Nowadays we don’t need a watch for what it was originally developed for. Putting a watch on your wrist and actually using it to tell the time is quite nostalgic for me, and gives off the same magic as a paperback or watching a movie at the theater rather than at home on the small screen. It’s these traditions that bind us together as humans.

F: During the pandemic, you started a book club and used your social media platform to not only discuss individual works, but to have conversations with authors. Is there a book that has left the greatest impression on you and inspired you?

KG: I started this project during the pandemic out of a pure passion for reading, and I’m so happy that it’s given me the opportunity to interview so many inspiring authors. I’ve learned so much from these conversations, and it’s great that my followers can also benefit from that. Reading is so important to me because it made me realize for the first time how precious the world of literature and the thoughts of people actually

are. A work that opened my eyes, so to speak, was “The Stranger” by Albert Camus. This book was like the first domino that fell onto the next one and led me further and further into this magical world of literature.

F: Which books would you recommend at the moment?

KG: I’ve just read this amazing poetry book, “I Do Everything I’m Told”, which I would really recommend. Jessica Gross is releasing her new work “Open Up” this year, and I’ve been able to read an advance copy. I can reveal that it’s fantastic and a must for anyone who follows my book club. A third one I’ll mention is the new English translation of the book “Hit Parade of Tears” by Izumi Suzuki, whose short stories I really like.

F: What are your most cherished moments, and when does time seem to go at a snail’s pace?

KG: Spending time with my family and people that I love is the most important thing to me. The older I become, the more I cherish the moments when you’re not thinking about the time passing at all and are just totally living in the here and now. On the other hand, time seems to go slowly when I’m waiting at the airport, for example; I don’t enjoy that.

F: What are the most important values that your family has passed on to you?

KG: Even though my parents have both worked a lot, at home they were present mentally and not just physically. They taught me how important it is to treasure moments with our loved ones; after all, no-one knows how much time we have left with them. It’s important to savor every moment with your family and close ones, and to give them your full attention.

F: Is there a specific style philosophy that you subscribe to?

KG: French women and their style have always fascinated

KAIA GERBER

She hit the genetic jackpot: Kaia Gerber’s mother is Cindy Crawford and her father is the businessman Rande Gerber. But it takes more than this label of ‘daughter of’ to be able to grace the catwalk season after season. At 10, Kaia modeled for Versace, and at 22 she’s walked the runway for anyone who’s anyone in the fashion scene. Following in her mother’s footsteps, she’s been an ambassador for the watch brand Omega since 2017, all while gaining experience on the set of movie and cinema productions and igniting fangirl furore everywhere alongside actor boyfriend Austin Butler.

me. Jane Birkin and Françoise Hardy are my icons, and whenever I can’t decide whether something works or not, I look at their outfits. But the most important thing is to feel comfortable in an outfit.

F: Social media helps you to connect directly with your fans and to develop your profile as a model and actress. At the same time, social media puts us all under pressure. How do you find the balance between the two?

KG: Social media does a lot of good for our world. The Black Lives Matter movement would never have found so much traction if it weren’t for social media. Social media connects people and makes them one. In terms of me personally, I always try to remind myself that I’m only showing one side of myself on social media, and that my personality is made up of so many other facets. And that’s helpful when you see some people on Instagram and think: Why are they so perfect? No-one is perfect; most people only post when they’re feeling really good.

F: How do you envisage our future, and what must we as a society do to set us on a better path?

KG: There’s so much we need to change! It’s important that we don’t feel helpless about the sheer amount of problems we face and their complexity, and understand that each and every one of us is part of the solution. Climate change worries me, and it’s so disappointing to me that we live in a world in which certain people contest what’s happening with our climate right now, in spite of scientific proof. If everyone plays their part, then we can do it together!

F: Are you a morning person or a night owl?

KG: I’m definitely a morning person! I like waking up before everyone else and using the time to ground myself and show gratitude for everything I have.

In “Nice to Meet You”, the Zurich native presents portraits that blur the lines between music and art.

It can’t be easy to play it cool when Snoop Dogg, Dua Lipa, or Billie Eilish are sitting right in front of you. But Lukas Maeder manages it –and snaps shots of music industry greats that make his portfolio look like a personal scrapbook.

BIG NAMES

Photography: Lukas Maeder

MAC MILLER

KENDRICK LAMAR

MICHAEL KIWANUKA

LUKAS MAEDER

Lukas Maeder is like a roly-poly toy. After injuring himself skateboarding, he went from center stage to behind the camera, discovering his passion for photography in the process. It was his portraits of some of the biggest names in hip hop that finally catapulted him back into the limelight. You’ll find the likes of Rolling Stone Magazine, Vanity Fair, Time Magazine, and the New Yorker on his résumé, along with his new book “Nice to Meet You”, a yearbook of stars who relish being the center of attention, but who become a person just like you or me when they get in front of Maeder’s lens.

Lukas Maeder, “Nice to Meet You”, limited to 200 copies, 65.00 (ASP) (lukasmaeder.ch)

Waves, jungle, desert –nothing can hold photographer Patrick Cariou back when he goes on the hunt. New subjects are his target: People who fascinate him because of their defiance of nature – and modernism. The result is not simply portraits, but stories captured in pictures.

Photography: Patrick Cariou

Left: A love letter to twisted hair.

Right: Patrick Cariou traveled the world for 20 years for his photography.

Left: “Gypsies” holds the material from the photographer’s tour through Slovakia, Romania, Turkey, Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Right: The 80s were all about surfing.

The Hawaiian island Oahu, captured by Cariou’s camera.

Left: During his research in Jamaica, Patrick Cariou comes under scrutiny himself.

Right: Talent means pressing the shutter at the right moment.

Left:

20 years,

WORKS 1985–2005

Surfers, travelers, Rastafarians: Frenchman Patrick Cariou photographs them all. He is fascinated by different cultures and their people, whom he puts in front of his lens and portrays so carefully that they become the protagonists. His photographs from twenty years of traveling around the world can now be found in a book that we are only too happy to pick up and put on the shelf.

Patrick Cariou,

1985–2005”, hardcover, 228 pages, 60.00 (ASP)

“Works

After

it’s all over: Patrick Cariou actually puts his camera down.

Right: These and more photographs can be seen in Patrick Cariou’s final photo book “Patrick Cariou: Works 1985–2005”.

DAILY ATTIRE

BOLD ETERNAL BLING CLUB

Coolness knows no bounds. At least not at Louis Vuitton. Together with David Schütter, we show just how sharp a shirt and tie can actually be and that, in addition to the right accessories, all you need for the perfect look is the right model.

Photography: Stephie Braun

Production: Julia Gelau

Styling: Moritz Lindert

Fashion: Louis Vuitton New Formal Collection

Hair & Make-up: Kristin Belger using Susanne Kaufmann & GHD

Talent: David Schütter

Assistance: Ramon van Bentum

DOP: Mike Kipper

Set Design: Nina Oswald & Lillian Ceben

Lights: Maximilian Mousson

Location: Studio 65

Retouch: Tim Ilskens

Louis Vuitton Fine Jewelry, “Les Gastons Vuitton Trunk Necklace”, white gold and diamonds, 43,000.00 (ASP) and “Les Gastons Vuitton Small Ring”, white gold, 4,100.00 (ASP)

Louis Vuitton

Fine Jewelry, “Les Gastons

Vuitton Large

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Vuitton Trunk Necklace”, white gold and diamonds, 43,000.00 (ASP) and “Les

Gastons Vuitton

Small Tag

Pendant with Necklace”, yellow gold and titanium, 3,300.00 (ASP)

Louis Vuitton Fine Jewelry, “Les Gastons Vuitton Tag Single Creole”, white gold, 3,600.00 (ASP), “Les Gastons Vuitton Large Ring”, white gold and diamonds, 14,900.00 (ASP) and “Les Gastons Vuitton Small Ring”, white gold, 4,100.00 (ASP)

Louis Vuitton Fine Jewelry, “Les Gastons Vuitton Tag Single Creole”, white gold, 3,600.00 (ASP) and “Les Gastons Vuitton Small Ring”, white gold, 4,100.00 (ASP)

Louis Vuitton Fine Jewelry, “Les Gastons Vuittons Large Tag Pendant with Necklace”, white gold and diamonds, 9,250.00 (ASP), “Les Gastons Vuitton Small Tag Pendant with Necklace”, yellow gold and titanium, 3,300.00 (ASP), “Les Gastons Vuitton Trunk Necklace”, white gold and diamonds, 43,000.00 (ASP) and “Les Gastons Vuitton Small Ring”, yellow gold and titanium, 2,850.00 (ASP)

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LOUIS VUITTON

FINE JEWELRY: LES GASTONS VUITTON

Gaston-Louis represents the third generation of the Vuitton family and is known for his lust for life and desire to discover the world. With the new Fine Jewelry collection, Louis Vuitton pays tribute to dear Gaston, presenting 16 pieces – including rings, necklaces and earrings – made from diamonds, titanium, and white and yellow gold that epitomize a penchant for travel and the versatility of jewelry.

…AND ACTION!

David Schütter has played them all: The goodies, the baddies, and everything in between, and the German’s performances are so scintillating that we’d hang his poster up on our wall any time.

Cutting a fine figure in Louis Vuitton, Schütter’s success as a model is also evident when flicking through our editorial. Any questions? No? Well then, here we go.

FACES: What was the first lesson you learned as an actor? David Schütter: Listen, think, act.

F: Do you watch your own movies at the movie theater?

DS: If I watch myself on screen at all, I only do it at premiers. That’s because I don’t really like watching myself. A lot of the time, between filming and the final movie there’s editing, music and so on, and you’re always learning during this period. By the time the movie finally comes out, you would have done everything differently –and, yes, maybe even better.

F: Which movie that you weren’t involved in left a particular impression on you?

DS: “Hurlyburly” with Sean Penn and Kevin Spacey. I loved how this movie showed how absurd human behavior can be in times of pure desperation.

F: How do you learn your lines?

DS: Only with friends. If I try to learn them on my own, I need what feels like 30 times longer because I distract myself.

F: Whose shoes would you love to walk around in for a day?

DS: I’d love to be Aladdin for a day. I think everyone would love to have a monkey and some parrots helping you pick pockets.

F: Which performance by an actor earned your applause?

DS: I applaud and bow down to Leonie Benesch. Anyone who hasn’t seen “The Teachers’ Lounge” hasn’t asked asked themselves the single most important question from their school days: What actually happens in this room?

F: Prisoner or inspector, misogynist or prince charming, villain or hero: In which role do you feel most comfortable?

DS: I prefer to play the baddie. Anyway, I also have the feeling that heroes mostly only exist on TV, because where are all the heroes in real life? Our society is being completely misled in this respect! I think selfish and opportunistic characters reflect the influence on world affairs a lot more realistically than the hero culture we see on TV.

F: How did you imagine your life as an actor in the past, and how is it actually?

DS: I could take a guess about most of it, apart from the fact that I’d be responsible for my own marketing via social media. I think it’s wasteful to plaster your face everywhere by lousily documenting your whole life. It’s like when friends and family know you a bit too well to be able to buy into the character you’re playing. The same happens when you let your followers in on every aspect of your life.

F: What is the hardest part of being an actor?

DS: The hardest part is not letting rejection get to you too

DAVID SCHÜTTER

His résumé is an A–Z of the great and the good of the cinematic world. Thanks to his grandfather, a talent for acting runs in David Schütter’s blood; yet the German isn’t too keen on watching himself on the screen. In 2008, when he was still a teenager, he landed a role in “Die Pfefferkörner”, which invigorated him so much that he went straight back to the classroom to learn the trade.

Since graduating, Schütter has become the talk of the town in Germany; so much so that he soon began to notch up the movie and TV credits.

And this hasn’t just earned the Berlin native awards: He’s won the applause of all those who’ve had the pleasure of watching him take on each new role.

much. You can quickly get the feeling that not getting a part also means you’re not wanted as a person. So you have to learn to differentiate the two, otherwise you’ll feel unloved all too quickly.

F: How have streaming service providers like Netflix and others changed your work?

DS: I think that people are daring to tackle bigger stories and genres because they’re thinking in more international terms – and that’s definitely good for the German movie industry.

F: Which movies do you like to watch at the theater, and which do you prefer to watch at home?

DS: I prefer to watch any movie at the theater, but sometimes I can’t for time reasons and so I have to resort to my TV at home. But the theater is always better. The theater is everything.

F: How can you recognize a good script?

DS: When I have the feeling that someone is really trying to say something and they’re not just speaking for the sake of speaking.

F: Which funny story from set do you simply have to share?

DS: I witness so many funny things, but whenever I’m asked I can never think of anything. (Laughs)

F: Actors also make good models, correct?

DS: No, I don’t really agree with that. I feel a lot more comfortable being filmed than I do in front of a camera that’s only taking pictures of me. When I’m being photographed, I’m always hoping that it’s over quickly because I’m almost in a state of shock.

F: What can fashion be, and what must it be?

DS: I think that, like any other art form, fashion can be anything, but in terms of what it must be, I’m not sure. I only know what it can’t be: A disguise.

F: Where is your favorite place to buy clothes?

DS: I’m a big fan of vintage. I often feel that high quality, old fabrics are used less and less these days.

F: Which fashion trend is crazy to you?

DS: Trucker caps and these so called sneaker freakers. I sometimes find it hard to take grown adults wearing sneakers seriously.

F: Who do you get your style inspiration from?

DS: From my grandfather. He combined colors that were absolutely outrageous, but it always worked.

F: Which piece in your wardrobe is close to your heart?

DS: My grandfather’s suit and a leather jacket from my first major role, which I hope to hand down one day.

F: What is the best thing that ever happened to you?

DS: I realized that being alone and being lonely are two completely different things.

Louis Vuitton Fine Jewelry, “Les Gastons Vuitton Trunk Necklace”, white gold and diamonds, 43,000.00 (ASP) and “Les Gastons Vuittons Large Tag Pendant with Necklace”, white gold and diamonds, 9,250.00 (ASP)

Flowers in the head, sugar in the heart. From butter, sugar, and flour, Sophia Stolz creates cakes and pies that are more than guilty pleasures. It’s almost a shame to display her creations on a simple table – so, how about a museum?

SUGARBABE

Photography: Sasha Ernst, Sophia Stolz

Sugar high in three… two… one…

From bizarre to elegant: no two cakes are the same.

“Don’t get high on your own supply.”

FACES: Who taught you to bake, and did you always dream of earning a living from it?

Sophia Stolz: No-one. I discovered my love for baking when I was 15. Back then, I got bullied a lot and was often on my own, which at least meant that I had a lot of free time. I then discovered baking for myself by chance, and started to learn recipes and cookbooks by heart every day. It was never my aim to earn money from it. What I wanted was to tell stories and interpret food in a different way. Cakes, pies, bread – they’re all more than just a source of energy. When I first started out, there wasn’t a lot of acceptance for food as an art form or luxury product, so everyone thought I was crazy.

F: Which baked good evokes the most emotions for you?

SS: Bread and butter. I never had a big sweet tooth and I was also a very picky eater. If there was nothing I wanted to eat at home, I got some bread and butter or pasta with butter. When I think about it now, it’s probably the butter that’s the emotional component. (Laughing) It’s also the ingredient I use the most.

F: Some of your cake creations look surreal. How do you come up with these abstract ideas?

SS: For me, food is art, and I believe the actual eating is completely secondary. I’m fascinated by the transience of food and the moments in which a cake comes to the fore. The memories that remain at the end, the feel of food, its simplicity and banality, and making art out of it all are what I find interesting. I like to test my boundaries and see how far I can go. You shouldn’t play with food – or should you? My ideas are heavily dependent on my mood; I get most of my inspiration from fashion, art, and any picture that I paint in my head. I never know how my final product will look because I often get the best ideas during the different processes.

F: Your cakes are particularly eye-catching – do they taste just as exotic?

SS: Not really. My cakes are definitely one-of-a-kind from a taste perspective, but only because I don’t follow a recipe, I just experiment.

F: Which of your creations is your favorite to date, and which was your biggest nightmare?

SS: My cakes are like my babies. My favorite changes from day to day, but my piercing cake or the pies I made for Home in Heven are my current favorites. I like everything that I bake and design, and I would never follow through with a concept that I didn’t like or that didn’t convince me.

F: How do your designs come about?

SS: I’m actually very stubborn and so I get very little outside input – apart from the occasion, the setting, and the color palette of course. Most of my clients let me have free rein, but if someone has specific suggestions, then of course I incorporate these in as inspirations.

F: Do you eat your cakes once you’ve baked them, or can’t you bring yourself to?

SS: No, I actually never eat my cakes. To be honest, I don’t particularly like eating cake. (Laughs)

“For me, food is art.”

SOPHIA AGNELIA ANITA STOLZ

Instead of becoming a budding dentist and fighting cavities, Sophia Stolz is really boosting the oral hygiene business as a cake artist and food stylist. She posted her first cake on Instagram in 2013, quickly attracting the attention of the likes of Chanel, Fendi, Miu Miu, and Netflix. Her creations are more art than cake – perhaps that’s precisely why they’re so fascinating.

F: What is the greatest challenge when baking and decorating?

SS: The fridge! Everything depends on it and on cooling in general. Everyone thinks the oven presents the challenge, but the majority of problems are actually caused by the fridge.

F: Interior or exterior, taste or aesthetics: What is more important for your creations?

SS: Obviously I want my cakes to taste good, but the aesthetics are clearly the priority. That’s the reason why I’m now also designing ‘forever cakes’, which are cake sculptures that last a lifetime without you actually having to eat them.

F: Is there a recipe that you’ve not dared to take on yet?

SS: Yes, there are quite a few. I’m definitely no pâtissier.

F: Which recipe could you make in your sleep?

SS: Chocolate cake.

F: What has been your biggest baking accident to date? What went wrong?

SS: So far it’s always been the fridges that have thrown a wrench in the works.

F: You’re 28 and own your own company. How have you had to prove yourself along the way?

SS: I’ve simply always just worked, never looked left or right, and just stubbornly carried on straight ahead. This independent way of working is all I know, and I can’t have any complaints about that either. I think that, in any job or as part of any career, you always have to prove yourself and constantly push your boundaries so that you can learn which steps to take next.

F: Some of your designs were created for luxury brands. How did these collaborations come about?

SS: I ask myself that all the time. (Laughing) I think I have Instagram to thank for all of that.

F: Would you rather have your cakes displayed in a pâtisserie or museum showcase?

SS: I’ve never wanted, and still don’t want, to run a pâtisserie. A museum would clearly be my thing, even though it would present me with lots of challenges. In an ideal world, I’d love to work in even more absurd and abstract terms, and on a larger scale. But I’m not a good team player or boss – that’s the reason I do everything on my own.

F: If you could bake anyone in the world a statement cake, who would it be?

SS: I’d love to do an installation for Milan Design Week. Other than that, I’d love to bake for Ryan Gosling or Vito Schnabel – but mainly just to get to know them personally. (Laughs)

F: You’ve turned down contracts with big companies to stay independent. What kind of responses have you had to that, and has your decision borne fruit?

SS: This strategy has paid off. The responses to my rejections were always one of surprise, but very nice and cool. I don’t want to coast; I would prefer to get crazier, push more boundaries, and not cater to the mass market.

F: How do you combat sugar rush?

SS: My motto is don’t get high on your own supply.

FANTASTIQUE

The sun is finally making a reappearance! This means a boost to serotonin levels and feelings of pure blissful delight, so much so that we’ve got the urge to wander through the garden, past all the trees and flowers and everything else appearing in full glorious bloom. Hidden among the flora is a treasure trove of bling; bling so cute it’s sending us into a complete frenzy.

CHOPARD, earrings with swan design from the Red Carpet Collection, made from white gold with diamond, onyx, orange sapphire, and black diamond, 290,000.00 (ASP)

BUCHERER, “Ladybird”, ring made from 18-carat white gold, black rhodium plated and with peridot, sapphire, and diamond, 29,000.00 (ASP)

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, “Arche de Noé”, ear clips made from white gold, sapphire, emerald, malachite, turquoise, white mother of pearl, and diamond, 515,000.00 (ASP)

PIAGET, ring with phoenix design, with a 4.02-carat ruby, spessartine, spinel, diamond, and gold engraving, 475,000.00 (ASP)

BULGARI, “Serpenti Pallini”, ring made from 18-carat rose gold with diamond pavé on the snake’s head and tail and eyes of black onyx, 15,600.00 (ASP)

CARTIER, “Indomptables de Cartier”, bracelet made from yellow gold, onyx, moonstone, black lacquer, and tsavorite garnet, 87,500.00 (ASP)

BOUCHERON, “Panda”, ring made from white gold, set with diamonds, black sapphire, tsavorite, and green tourmaline, 36,800.00 (ASP)

GRAFF, ring with bird design with a white 8.02-carat diamond, 360,000.00 (ASP)

POMELLATO, “Scarabeo di Pomellato”, ring made from rose gold with labradorite and diamond, 16,500.00 (ASP)

OLE LYNGGAARD, “Young Fish”, ring made from 18-carat yellow gold with brilliant, aquamarine, and white Akoya pearl, 5,300.00 (ASP)

TIFFANY & CO., “Schlumberger by Tiffany & Co.™ Bird on a Rock”, brooch made from platinum and gold with yellow and white diamond, 1,300,000.00 (ASP)

JAZZ

Photography: Philip Arneill

It all comes back to love. A love of record players and beer bottles, of wooden stools and cigarette smoke. And of these bars –more shoebox than open space – that give Japan’s streets their allure. More and more of these charming jazz bars are disappearing, but not before Philip Arneill and James Catchpole are ensuring their stories live on through their book “Tokyo Jazz Joints”.

Top left: Miles, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo

Top right: Narcissus, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

Bottom left: Samurai, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

Bottom right: Pithecanthropus Erectus, Ota-ku, Tokyo

Top left: Fundo, Kitakyushu

Top right: Pithecanthropus Erectus, Ota-ku, Tokyo

Bottom left: Coltrane Coltrane, Tosu

Bottom right: “Freedom and Jazz go hand in hand.”

Quote by Thelonius Monk on the bathroom door. Pithecanthropus Erectus, Ota-ku, Tokyo

TOKYO JAZZ JOINTS

A passion shared is a passion doubled. No wonder that the encounter between Northern Irish photographer Philipp Arneill and American radio host James Catchpole resulted in a book. Their love of Japan and the dwindling culture of jazz bars in its alleyways binds them together like a drinker to a bar stool. Arneill captured 190 bars and produced 56 podcast episodes together with Catchpole. The project culminated in the book “Tokyo Jazz Joints”.

Philipp Arneill and James Catchpole, “Tokyo Jazz Joints”, 129 color photographs, Kehrer, 45.00 (ASP) (tokyojazzjoints.com and @tokyojazzjoints / philipparneill.com and @philipparneill)

HOT

SHINY HAPPY

Photography: Tony Kelly, teNeues

Left: Muscle and brainpower aren’t necessarily mutually exclusive.

Right: Tanned skin calls for gold carats.

© TONY KELLY, TENEUES

Oil-soaked bodies, glorious sunshine, luxury à go go and a life straight out of a storybook: this is Miami. In the midst of it all, Tony Kelly presses the shutter and collects situations that capture not only the vibe of a city, but a specific attitude to life.

© TONY KELLY, TENEUES

Left: Eye-catchers up in the air and on the ground.

Right: Freedom is so close…

© TONY KELLY, TENEUES

© TONY KELLY, TENEUES

Left: Sunshade to sunshade, body to body.

Right: Bling-bling and woof-woof in tow.

Left: Headfirst into happiness.

Right: Never without my heels.

© TONY KELLY, TENEUES

TONY KELLY: MIAMI

Miami: the American Dream come true. This is where artists meet athletes, models meet pop stars, South Americans meet Eastern Europeans. And those still seeking for the meaning of life meet those who have already made it in the sun-drenched city. In Tony Kelly’s “Miami”-marvel, everyday life, cliché and irony come together to lure even the most doubtful travelers to Florida’s Sunshine Coast.

Tony Kelly, “Miami”, 120 photographs in color and black-and-white, 192 pages, teNeues, 50.00 (ASP) (teneues.com)

Falling coconuts kill around 150 people a year – ten times more than sharks. Everyone knows this by now. The only problem is that it’s not true; it’s pure fabrication. Nevertheless, this “fact” can be found on hundreds of thousands of websites. How can this happen?

In 1984, a doctor from Papua New Guinea published an article entitled “Injuries Due to Falling Coconuts”, in which he calculated the strike impact of a falling coconut. In 2001, he received the Ig Nobel Prize –a parody of the Nobel Prize – for his work. A travel insurance company got hold of the article and used it for advertising, randomly citing the figure of around 150 deaths a year and guaranteeing their customers cover in the event of a coconutrelated injury. A shark researcher used this insurance claim to compare the situation with shark attacks and, in a 2002 interview with the New York Times, asserted that you are more likely to be killed by a falling coconut than a shark.

In truth, there is only one “real” study on coconut injuries (“Coconut Palm-Related Injuries in the Pacific Islands”). It recorded 16 severe injuries caused by falling coconuts on the Solomon Islands over a five-year period in the 1990s, none of which proved fatal.

Úrsula Corberó with LOEWE Solo Ella Photographed by Tyler Mitchell Botanical Rainbow Fragrances perfumesloewe.com