In my work as a freelance writer and as a contributor for TITLE magazine, I discuss anything fashion, culture and art.
What especially interests me is the intersection of fashion and art, looking at fashion in a political, social and cultural context.
The featured pieces are interviews, artist portraits, opinion pieces and features.
WRITING
Balanced & Bold: Tijan Marei On Acting, Representation and Self-Care
For title’s digital February cover, I met Tijan Marei, the Berlin-born actress who first gained major recognition for her roles in the award-winning series Four Blocks and the film Ella’s Baby (2017).
In an exclusive interview with Title Magazine, she shares insights into her new projects: the comedy series Tschappel – fucking Hintervorderbach, set to premiere on ZDFneo in May, and the erotic thriller Fall for Me on Netflix. Aside from her acting career, Tijan is also a certified yoga and breathwork instructor, now teaching her own class called AntiDote.
February 26, 2025
photo: harry miller
FASHION IS ART IS FASHION IS ART: Laurin Schuler on his new Collection Multipliancy
An Interview with fashion designer Laurin Schuler
photo: laurin schuler in collaboration with anton röntz
Identity is multifaceted, and creative expression is becoming ever more interdisciplinary. Laurin Schuler’s upcoming collection, MULTIPLIANCY embodies this evolution. The collection’s title hints at its conceptual depth—a departure from traditional frameworks, bridging the realms of fashion and art.
In an exclusive interview with title, the designer shares his inspiration behind the collection, and offers a new concept of presentation – whether it is art, fashion or something in between.
January 27, 2025
Jouana Samia of The Company Didn’t Have a Role Model – So She Became One
The Company is known for their outstanding performances, iconic guest coaches and international community. The founder behind it all: Jouana Samia, a dancer, choreographer and, as of recently, a director.
What moves Jouana in her work? How did she build her community and where did it all begin? Amidst the dynamic energy, international dancers and sweat of a three-day workshop with the international dancer and choreographer (and icon) Boyboi at her Berlin studio, I caught up with Jouana to discuss her journey as a dancer, choreographer, and advocate for representation in the arts.
December 14, 2024
photo: tonya matyu
Inside Apsilon’s Haut wie Pelz: Redefining Identity and Vulnerability
An Interview with Apsilon
photo: lewin berninger
“What’s your true identity?”
In an exclusive interview on set of the title december digital cover shoot, the Berlin-born artist reflects on his debut album Haut wie Pelz – a powerful journey through identity, vulnerability, and family history.
December 12, 2024
Rose-Tinted Realities: Okfella’s Journey Through Music and Emotion
An Interview with Okfella
Solo or with his collective boloboys, Okfella 's style is diverse and crosses genre boundaries. The origins of everything lie in skateboarding and hip hop, which still characterizes his art today. His songs touch on identity, love, escapism and youthful recklessness. We discuss optimism, authenticity on social media and why art deserves more than 15 seconds.
In an exclusive interview with title he talks about his new EP, his artistic process behind it and why it helps to look through rose-tinted glasses sometimes.
October 31, 2024
photo: lars brinkmann
FEMALE GAZE – Reclaiming the Power Through Self-Portraits.
From Cindy Sherman to Harley Weir
„In a world ordered by sexual imbalance, pleasure in looking has been split between active/male and passive/female. The determining male gaze projects its fantasy onto the female figure, which is styled accordingly. In their traditional exhibitionist role women are simultaneously looked at and displayed, with their appearance coded for strong visual and erotic impact so that they can be said to connote to-be-looked-at-ness…“
July 8, 2024
photo: harley weir via instagram
Berlin DJ André Galluzzi Talks Vinyls, Fashion and Adddress—his New Showroom
photo: sven marquardt
Berlin showroom Adddress has been around since 2003, but something new is coming up: a concept store for fashion, vinyls, a live DJ, and an in-house espresso brand—André Galluzzi tells us more about it.
May 30, 2024
Avant-Garde in All its Glory: In Praise of Björk
Björk is everywhere, at all times—and we don't get tired of it. Be it on a VOGUE cover, at Rick Owen's catwalk or in an exhibition—Björk's appearances are memorable. An ode to the otherwordly artist, musician and icon.
April 26, 2024
I Do Nothing, Therefore I Am (A Princess)
photo: juno calypso via instagram
photo: elizabeth morris/netflix - © 2022 netflix, inc.
Why the Girlies Want to Be Like the Gangsters
How Fashion Examines Politics: From GmbH to Vivienne Westwood
photo: gmbh untitled nations by marco torri
„We live in dangerous times where the precision of words is needed“. GmbH used their platform at Paris Fashion Week to make a political statement and call for peace, making it clearer than ever: fashion cannot withdraw from politics.
February 7, 2024