FAB L'Style Issue 001 | Iconic

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ICONIC
ISSUE 01 / 2018

Icons - how do we define them? What makes a moment iconic?
Icons are not born, icons are being made, under harder
pressure than diamonds. What comes out as a perfect picture
takes a lot of work behind the scenes. And the one reason what
makes something iconic lies within its beautiful perfection.
With FAB L’Style Issue 01, we are showing you our icons. From
musicians over designers to artists, every person that you find in
this issue is defined by its very own perfection.
The stories we are telling are not only about the present time, but
also about the path everyone took to get where they are now. These
are stories as intimate and individual as one can imagine. The people
behind these stories are making this magazine possible, they
gave us the stories we are telling and the power that lies within each
of their own work.
This issue goes out to you, may you - at whatever stage you are, become
an icon in your very own way and never forget where you have
come from.
On behalf of the entire FAB team,
truthfully yours,
Harriet Hala & Stefan Kokovic
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Photography // Vanja Pandurevic
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CONTENT.
10. MOTHER AFRICA
30. COMPOSITION #10
44. BLUE MONDAY
50. MATEYANEIRA
60. ALAMANDE BELFOR
68. JO WEIL
82. NURIEL MOLCHO
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FAB L’Style Iconic Issue
Harriet Hala // FAB L’Style KG
Publisher // FAB L’Style KG, Vienna 1010, Austria
Editors in Chief // Harriet Hala & Stefan Kokovic
Creative Director // Stefan Kokovic
Production Assistant // Jon-Eric Hegemann
Editorial Team // Sandra Imiela, Tyra-Stina Wilhelmsson, Ana Vasiljevic, Ana Puga, Matteo Osso
Stefan Kokovic, Jon-Eric Hegemann
Photographers // Barbara Manisch, Stefan Kokovic
HMUA // Melanie Zickl, Wacuka Thimba
Stylists // Lucy Robi, Jon-Eric Hegemann
Copy Editor // Marko Gilmore
Graphic Design // Stefan Kokovic, Jovan Lakic
Printing Office // Copy Planet, 7 Carice Milice, Belgrade 11000, Serbia
Thank you everyone who helped us create this magazine and being part of the FAB family
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Photographer // Barbara Manisch
Model // Harriet Hala
Styling // Lucy Robi
Hair & Make-Up // Wacuka Thimba
Assistant // Rose Nginah October
Cape // Patricia Mbela,
Beaded Brass Neckpiece and Bracelet // Enkaya Designs and Agnes Mukuhi Mwanzia
Gown & Mesh Skirt / Nato Design House
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Photography // Danilo Pavlovic
Interview // Stefan Kokovic
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After he received his first award in 1997, everyone knew that the world is yet to hear about Dragan Vurdelja. Very quickly he
became recognized as one of the most successful make-up artists in the region. As a beauty expert, he collaborated with many
different celebrities, worked on many projects, campaigns and manifestations.
But the story of Dragan Vurdelja didn’t end up there. He opened “Dragan Vurdelja Makeup School” in Belgrade and started
working with his sister Cecilija. Cecilija Vurdelja became a “talk of the town” as a perspective makeup-artist and today the
brother-sister duo is a very strong brand.
Dragan and Cecilija talk about their work, family, London, DV Cosmetics and much more.
Both of you have very successful careers and obviously
family is something that you stand for, but when was that
point where you have understood that brother and sister
are also the best business partners?
Cecilija: At first, I have thought that something like that was
impossible. I was torn between my personal life and work.
Eventually, I have changed as a person and as a businesswoman
and my brother also understood how professional I have become.
Today, we trust each other a lot. Working with my brother
has completely changed me – personally and professionally
and today we work together very successfully.
Dragan: For me, it was after coming back from London. With
new ideas and new work-space, our cooperation came very naturally.
I am in this business for more than 20 years and I have
opened the makeup school in 2006. I remember that I have
told Cecilija to finish the course and to learn as much as possible.
She worked really hard and she did it! And not just that,
but she became a hardcore professional.
You have an image of a strong, successful and serious artist
whose name is a brand of its own. Is this a thing you always
wanted to create or is this something that just came
naturally?
Dragan: In the beginning, all I wanted was to be a makeup artist.
After few years, it was clear to me that this is a job like every
other and in order to have a successful business, you have to
have clear goals, ambition and persistence. A lot of things have
come naturally and they still do, but if you want to grow and develop
in any business – whatever comes naturally is sometimes
just not enough.
When people talk about your great work and about the experience
they had with you on certain projects, what is that
one thing you appreciate hearing about yourself?
Cecilija: To me, the most important thing is; when I hear people
talking about how quickly I am growing as a makeup artist
as well as how precise I am, balanced and with my feet on the
ground.
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If you could describe each other in three words
what would you say?
Cecilija: Three words: Dragan. Vurdelja. Brother.
Dragan: Sister. Mother. Queen.
How is working in London different from working in
the Balkan region?
Dragan: The competition is higher but so are the possibilities.
London is the city where trends are created and they are spread
further through the world. London is also the home to some of the
greatest make-up artists of today. For me, being in London feels
like I am constantly at the source of inspiration and creativity.
Cecilija: God, yes!
You have presented your own skincare line. What are your
next ideas and projects when it comes to DV Cosmetics?
Dragan: The DV Skin Care Collection was created in
cooperation with experts from the Aromtea workshop. That
is just the first step of what DV Cosmetics should represent
in the future. I always emphasize how nursing your skin is
essential, so it is logical that my first collection of products
is – skin care.
What was your favourite project to work on by now?
Cecilija: Every project is very meaningful to me, but one of the
most interesting ones were: “Dancing with the Stars” and “Your
Face Sounds Familiar”
You have many students going to your School. What is the
most precious advice you give them when they are entering
the Fashion/Beauty/Makeup industry?
Cecilija: I always tell them to have their own personal “seal”, so
that they could separate themselves from other makeup artists,
to learn, learn and learn as much as possible and to work on their
personal growth.
Dragan: I advise them to take advantage of every opportunity
in life, to educate themselves as much as they can, to travel and
to share their experiences with other colleagues, but to remain
authentic.
How would you describe your personal style?
Dragan: Minimal and I prefer wearing black.
Do you advise your children to go through the same
business-path as you did, or do you completely support their
free will?
Cecilija: Being a single parent of three children is a very difficult
task. Although they are very different from each other, they all
show this artistic side in a way. My task as a mother is to direct
them with bits of advice, but I let them decide what they want to
be when they grow up.
Both of you are also known as an attractive people. Do you
think that this is also very important when building a
personal brand in Fashion Industry?
Dragan: Appearance is more important in the fashion industry
than it is in other industries. I have to say that fashion industry is
often a frustrated bitch, but good looks are NOT the most
important thing in the world at the end of a day.
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SS18
Photographer // Ellen von Unwerth
Models // Sasha Mart, Estelle Enette and Yuniya P.
Hair // Antonio Corral Calero using Moroccan Oil
Makeup // Romero Jennings using Mac Cosmetics
Styling // Nausheen Shah
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Leather Coats with snakeskin prints, a
simple black evening gown topped off
with sequin ruffles and sequin pants, that
hit the exact spot between elegant and
edgy. The New York-based label GEOR-
GINE is known for its lavish pieces that
embody the modern style of New York
like only a few other names in fashion do.
Georgine Ratelband found Georgine in
2014 and debuted with her much acclaimed
first collection at NYFW in 2014.
after graduating the Istituto Europeo di
Design in 2011. Before graduating in Milan,
Ratelband gained the attention of the
Antwerp concept store “Sien”, that purchased
her entire thesis collection.
Taking inspiration from her mother’s
closet, famous hotel dwellers or the vibrant
clash of uptown meets downtown,
her collections deliver both in terms of
design as well as production. Claiming,
that a garment should be as beautiful
from the inside as it is from the outside,
Ratelband is giving us with GEORGINE
another luxury Pret-à-porter label to
love. For their SS18 collection, they got
Ellen von Unwerth to shoot the campaign.
Jon-Eric Hegemann
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ASOS BOX
Review
As a self-proclaimed beauty addict, there was something really missing in my life:
monthly beauty boxes.
When it comes to those, unfortunately, Austria doesn’t offer as many options as
the USA or the UK, so the FOMO (read: fear of missing out) was real. Instagram
can be cruel sometimes until ASOS had the brilliant idea of creating their own
monthly box. I got already three of them and the goodies inside were amazing.
Subscription boxes are super interesting ways of trying out new products and
brands, and the value inside is way higher than what you pay, sounds interesting
right? And it is!
Onto the box: it is this gorgeous white box, with the ASOS logo in a trendy holographic
print, very minimal, very ASOS. Inside of the box, different every month,
there’s a curated selection of their hottest and newest brands for us cool kids to
‘Go Play’ as it is said on their slogan. All the possible categories of beauty and
grooming are present: skincare, makeup, body care, etc. and the items are a mix
of full-sized products and minis. Some examples of included products are their
own line of make-up, liquid lipsticks from brands as The Beauty Bakerie and Lime
Crime, make-up brushes, Alpha H Skincare and Pureology Haircare just to name
a few.
To know more about it check the ASOS (www.asos.de) website and their special
Instagram for beauty stuff @asos_faceandbody
@Midnightmerlot
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Photography // Stefan Kokovic
Model // Aila / Stella Models
Hair & Makeup // Melanie Zickl using MAC cosmetics
Styling // Jon-Eric Hegemann
Looks// MILK, Michel Mayer, Karl Michael
Black Cocktail Dress// MILK
Mesh Shirt// Michel Mayer
Black & White Cocktail Dress // Michel Mayer
Golden Half Jacket // Karl Michael
Satin Bomber Jacket // Karl Michael
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MIHANO MOMOSA / BRIDAL 2018

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Photography // Dusan Petrovic, Make up // Mina Abramovic, Hair // Djuka Ivanovic, Model // Nadja Marinkovic, Scenography // Ksenija Josifovic

The unique eye of Mihailo Anusic, designer of Mihano Momosa always knows how to transform classic
beauty into modern day high-end fashion. For the first time, the Serbian design house has released a standalone
Bridal ollection, that embodies the trademark Mihano Momosa style within every single piece of its
Bridal Couture. With love and passion being one of the two main pillars of Mihano Momosa, it was just a
matter of time to see the brand releasing an entire collection dedicated to love and partnership. Always having
his clients in mind, Anusic designed every single dress based on his experiences with his former clients.
The collection includes 14 bridal couture gowns, making every single dress a hommage to sophisticated
beauty and perfect tailoring. For the personal touch, Anusic has included personal messages into his designs
such as Endless, Timeless, Eternity, Hero of my hearth, I belong with you, Serendipity, Forever I
Complete. His trademark use of feathers is seen in both floor-length gowns as well as short dresses. Aside
from feathers, he used tulle, silk and precious lace for his creations.
The Mihano Momosa Bridal 2018 collection is a celebration of romance and the one special day in life
dedicated to eternal love.
Jon-Eric Hegemann
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THE NEW YORKER
PERSPECTIVE
TYRA-STINA WILHELMSSON
@tyrastinamim
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When I was a little girl, my future me and I established a promise. Together we would, as we
called it, do the impossible. I started wearing high heels before I could walk. I started choosing
my own outfits before I could talk. And I started reading magazines before I could actually
read.
Yes, that creepy person has got a name, Tyra-Stina. I’m a (soon) 21-year old small town girl
who grew up in a petit harbour village in southern Sweden. My big interest in fashion, styling
and writing has always been a big fact. After graduating high school I was so hungry on life
I barely couldn’t stand up without scoffing chips. During my first year as a free bird, I tried
everything from working in kindergarten to being a telemarketer and standing behind the register
at H&M. But Sweden didn’t make me hungry enough.
New York has always been a big dream. It all started when I was 7 years old and casually
browsed through a daily newspaper. The main section was about two girls in their twenties
who moved to New York to fulfil their dreams. At the time, it was actually all I could understand
out from the article, but still, it sparked a big interest in me. The second after, I called
my mom. I said ”Mom, I’m going to move to New York someday”.. she gave me the look and
a pleasant smile since I came up with one new big dream every day or even every hour. But for
that certain time, I knew mum was wrong. I cut out the article from the paper and hung it up
on my blush pink wall. The day before I left my little hometown for New York I looked at that
article and whispered a big, fat, thank you.
To me, there has always been a particularly special mystique that surrounds people who live
their dream. Because, if you really put a finger on it, there’s no one else that stopping you from
doing whatever you want, than you.
New York keeps my hungry enough. Here’s always a new line to cross or a higher level to
reach. This city also force you to be honest with yourself – honest about who you are, who you
want to be and why you should have a spot in this world.
What’s your impossible move?
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TREND REPORT
UPTOWN UNDERGROUND
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Grunge is cleaned up by unexpected layers of lace, leather and graphics for a grown-up take
on this traditionally edgier trend,with the mix of high-low styling essential to fulfill the look.
The childhood cartoon or band T-shirt is macro-sized and placed centre front or spliced into a
print with unexpected fIoral prints and lace. Dark boho is taking an Uptown Beat in a new way
searching for the new expression with the sequin and elegant details.
Ana Vasiljevic
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Pullover // Tzuji (Runway Vienna)
Satin Skirt // Karl Michael
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Coat // Tatjana Flatz (Runway Vienna)

Vintage Swimsuit and Coat // Stylist’s Own
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Vintage Swimsuit and Coat // Stylists’s Own

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Photographers // Edvin Kalic, Franjo Matković and Mimi Antolovic
Interview // Stefan Kokovic
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MATEYANEIRA
Mateyaneira became noticed after Sarajevo Film Festival, to where they brought a serious touch of glamour to
the scene. After that moment, their road guided straight ahead as they have become one of the most perspective,
young designers in the Balkan region. Celebrities love to wear their pieces, they work hard on their collections
and they combine minimalistic elements with elegant style. They are against the use of real fur in fashion and they
stand for handmade work. We present you – Mateyaneira.
Both of designers behind the
MATEYANEIRA label have like-minded
taste, but what are the differences between
the two of you? What makes this brand
so unique?
Yes, we have like-minded taste, but we have
different temperaments and energies, which
is good for developing our ideas. Most of the
time, Mateja has an initiative - “You-knowwhat-we-could-make”
and then Neira takes
it to another level by going - “This-is-how-itneeds-to-be-done”
and, sometimes, it is the
other way around. Our synergy makes the final
product.
Who or what are your influences? Where do
you find the inspiration?
We have a lot of men-suits influences and we
are also trying to pull off that a sex appeals to
our clothing, without showing and exposing
too much. Our collections are the result of
everyday inspirations. We could say that our
inspiration comes from our wishes.
Do you design clothes following the needs of
the market or following your own
intuition?
We’re not following “needs of the
market”, but we do have in mind needs of our
environment because we like to say that people
around us are very
characteristic, authentic and we cherish that.
We design things by following our intuition,
but we also respect wishes and needs of our
clients. That is when we make custom designs
and corrections of our own ideas to bring it
more closely to the final consumer.
Do you think that the global fashion scene is
going in the right direction? If so, why?
In our opinion – it would be the best if fashion
would go in this direction, where small
producers respect their workers and pay them
properly. Fair trade should be the direction of
the fashion in the future. As we are part of that
world, we feel responsible and we try to think
global, but act local and to start from ourselves.
The fashion industry is really big and it is very
cruel – sometimes to animals, sometimes to
people, sometimes to our planet, but fashion
is also beautiful and it deserves appreciation,
but we cannot appreciate cheap, unhealthy,
unethical, synthetic sh*t, right? This is why
everything needs to be more respectful and
fair on a global level.
Why minimalism?
That is our current mood, we cannot say that
it will ever fade, but then again, who knows. In
general, we think that there is much more to
see and to recognize in minimalistic approach
than there is in chaos. We’re both very expressive
when we work, walk or talk, so basically
our clothing is something that is giving us
calmness.
“Cut” collection was a big regional success.
Why do you think that is?
Well, first of all – it was something different.
We have given 100% of ourselves to this collection
and people have noticed that. We also
think that it is refreshing to see handmade and
well-made clothes which are based on ready to
wear and look expensive.
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Do you have plans on going to a mass-production
or do you find hand-made products
your thing?
The idea is to stay focused and to keep the
hand-made production “our thing”. We are
building our own market now and it will not
be a mass-production since we try to connect
closely with our clients and to have a
personal approach to each one of them. Yes,
there is a plan to make some smaller series
of our best-sellers for the retails, but that is
it.
We have many favorites from your collections
– Cashmere Coat (Cut Collection),
Long Black Coat (Cut Collection) and
dresses from all of the collections combined.
What are your personal favorites and
is there a story behind every single piece?
There are so many stories behind our
clothes. Our favorite piece is the fake-furcoat.
It was made by a great craftsman who
is totally old school – but he accepts all of
our “weird” requests and ideas. We were
searching for a long time to find a really nice
faux-fur and, finally, our coat was made! After
our fashion show at Ljubljana’s Fashion
Week, many people were criticizing our usage
of the “real” fur. Our goal was to show
how good faux-fur could look like! Obviously
– it was too good!
Do you think that fashion repeats itself and
what are your predictions for the global, upcoming
fashion trends?
Yes, it does. Usually, we don’t follow or predict
this kind of things but let’s say the 90’s
– the beginning of the new millennium. So,
yeah – wish us luck (laughter)!
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Photographer // Franjo Matkovic; Models // Laura Bracun, Dorotea Valentic; Makeup // Dajana Pajkic; Hair // Mijo Majhen
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Photographer // Franjo Matkovic; Model // Laura Bracun; Makeup // Dajana Pajkic; Hair // Mijo Majhen

Photographer // Franjo Matkovic; Model // Laura Bracun; Makeup // Dajana Pajkic; Hair // Mijo Majhen
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Henrik Vibskov is probably best described as the master in merging fashion and art. Personally, I can never wait to see what
he has come up with for his next collection, let it be the fashion itself, the stage setting, or the theme. Somehow, he manages
to take something incredibly simple and transform it into a concept that seems not to be from this world. For the Henrik
Vibskov SS18 collection, the inspiration was one performer, who fell asleep during the last Henrik Vibskov show.
Jon-Eric Hegemann
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Latest news and collections at henrikvibskovboutique.com
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Photography & Interview
STEFAN KOKOVIC
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His charisma is one of the things that he is known for and he can really teach anyone to fiercely
walk the Fashion Show or pose during a photo-session. Alamande Belfor is an event-planner,
entertainer, dancer and choreographer. He is best known for his professionalism, charismatic
smile, free spirit and stunning good looks. He was a judge on “Austria’s Next Top Model” and
now, he is talking about his life, inspiration, plans and fashion.
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What is the most important thing when organizing an event?
The most important thing is to respect the client’s wishes, but
also adding a personal touch to it. When I am organizing my own
events, I tend to be innovative and different.
What are three things you can’t live without?
I can’t live without – love, joy and diversity, forgiveness.
If you had to pick, which would you choose – fashion or dance?
It is very difficult to choose, but I think dance would always be
something to express my happiness and make others happy,
which inspires me to create fashion. It means that one leads to
another.
How important is fashion in your life?
Fashion has a certain place in my life. It doesn’t change the world,
but it plays a role in how people perceive me and that is very important.
As a matter of fact, it gives me the feeling that I belong
somewhere where I can use my personal taste and create something
new. All of this gives me a certain credibility to stir my little
finger in the coffee of fashion and make it different from others.
Name one piece of clothing that can never be replaced.
It’s the clothing itself that can never be replaced. We live in an
ever-changing world and we will always use something to cover
ourselves, no matter what we use – clothing, leaves, plastic pieces,
wood, stickers, colors or just our own hair (laughs).
What is the greatest obstacle you have had to overcome in
your career?
Once you lose almost everything you have built up in your life,
you realize that with faith in a loving, caring and creative God,
every obstacle, no matter how big it is, can be overcome. At the
end, the only thing that stays is a peace of mind, like the water
after a heavy storm.
“It inspires me when people
tell me that I can’t make it”
At what time do you get up in the morning?
My time to get up in the morning differs to the extent of the project
that I am busy with. I am self-employed and I can say that I am
a morning person. I try to go to bed early. Hence, I wake up early.
When was the last time you went out to a club and do you steal
the dance-floor when you go out?
Going out to a club was never a priority. I learned that there is
a variety of ways to amuse yourself like going to the cinema, a
nice round-talk with friends, visiting a jazz club, going to some
concert or a good restaurant and much more. Sometimes, when
I go out, I like to observe people and the way they move and express
themselves through the art of moving their bodies rather
than showing off.
What is your guilty pleasure?
Sometimes doing nothing at all is my biggest guilty pleasure.
Who or what is your biggest inspiration?
My biggest inspiration is when people tell me that I can’t make it.
Then, all of a sudden, I get the urge to prove them wrong. I also
get my inspiration from my surroundings, nature and people.
If you could close your eyes and be anywhere in the world
when you open them, where would you be?
On the beach, somewhere with a subtropical climate, with pure
and pleasant water temperatures, surrounded by cool, positive
and happy people with whom I would spend time surfing.
You stand for human rights. If you could end three bad things
in this world, what would they be?
I would stop child abuse, I would stop women abuse and I would
stop racism.
What are your plans for the future?
Keeping on doing things that make me happy, cause that is my
way of being successful and to keep on trusting in God.
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TREND REPORT
Palmer Harding
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DISSECTED VOLUME
Beautiful and precise romantic cuts with a
touch of geometry and with a deconstructed
twist provide a contemporary edge. Structured
asymmetric silhouettes and exaggerated
volume are rendered with manipulated
pattern-cutting techniques. Attention to detail
creates androgynous yet refined silhouettes
with a one-of-a-kind sensibility. Structure
and fluidity are fused for a young and
modern approach with a take on utility, work
wear and tomboy looks. Sartorial influences
trickle down to a softness from shoulder to
body, making the trend more wearable.
Ana Vasiljevic
Robert Motherwell - Artwork
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Famous German actor Jo Weil, known for his role of Oliver Sabel in a popular TV
series “Verbotene Liebe” and for being a VIP contestant in a dance-show“Dance,
Dance, Dance”, talks about his dreams, ambitions, favourite clothing pieces and
plans for the future.
Photography // Max Sonnenschein
Interview // Stefan Kokovic
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Describe yourself in three words.
Passionate. Focused. Caring.
What is the thing that pushes you over your
own limits? What inspires you and makes
you do everything you do in life?
I guess it’s the deep passion I’m feeling for
the things I do. I am very lucky that I’m able to
make a living out of something that I love the
most. I’m living exactly the life I dreamed of
when I was a child and I feel very blessed because
of this. If you love what you do you can
achieve whatever you dream of – at least that’s
what I believe in.
Who is hiding behind the handsome outside
of Jo Weil? If you were someone else,
would you be Jo Weil`s best friend?
First of all, thank you for the compliment about
my outside! Well, honestly, I don’t think that
I’m handsome, but that’s another story. I guess
there’s just a random guy hiding inside of me,
though I think there isn’t too much hiding, as
my profession is all about showing every side
and emotion of me as a human being. I’m a
humble person and if I’m not in front of the
cameras, I’m actually a very shy guy. Hard to
say if I’d be Jo Weil’s best friend. Maybe you’d
have to ask my real best friends if they think I’d
get along with myself. I‘ve learned to live with
all of my flaws. If I, as another person, would
be able to accept those flaws, I guess a close
friendship would be possible (laughs).
How important is fashion in your life?
Not as important as people like to think. I like
to wear comfortable clothes and I don’t really
spend much time thinking about my style. As a
matter of fact, every now and then, my job requires
me to wear suits for different events, red
carpet appearances and award shows. But even
then I only wear things which I like, no matter
if they follow the actual trend or not.
We know that shows like “Will & Grace”
had a major influence on culture, as well as
on human and LGBT rights. You also had
experience portraying a gay character on
screen – do you think that television industry
advanced in that manner and what message
would you like to send with your characters
in the future?
When I started to portray the bisexual character
of Olli, I wasn’t aware of the impact that it
would have on the lives of so many people all
over the world. It’s something that just happened.
We should never forget – I’m just an
actor playing characters. All I do is say the
lines which someone else wrote. But still, it’s
nice that my work helped people to be happier
and live better lives.
Name one actor and actress that you would
love to work with.
Claire Foy and Jake Gyllenhaal!
Name three things you would like to have
with you on a deserted island.
A friendly and open-minded monkey (that can
talk and help us find food and water), my hairdryer
and a speedboat that would bring me back
to the cruise ship waiting for me once the deserted
island begins to bore me.
One piece of clothing that can never be replaced?
My blue jeans!
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Is acting something that you always wanted
to do?
Absolutely. Even as a little child there was
nothing else I wanted to be. Don’t know why,
as there are no actors or any other artists in my
family. I always felt deep down that it is my calling,
so I was always convinced that one day I’d
actually become an actor. OK, maybe just for
one day, when I was about 10 years old, I wanted
to be a ringmaster. But as I just said – that
was only a day-long period.
How different is the British film industry
and do you see yourself in it?
It’s different and not so different at the same
time. In the UK they tend to cast me for different
roles than they do in Germany. This
is quite nice because, this way, I get to play a
lot of different characters. Last year I had the
chance to act in two British Feature Films – in
one I even had the lead role. I hope there will
be many more opportunities to work on international
productions as I love to live and work
in London. Keep your fingers crossed for me!
We couldn`t help but notice your great
dancing skills in a show called “Dance
Dance Dance”. Could dancing be your future
call?
That is a clear NO! I never liked dancing until
I was part of “Dance Dance Dance”. As a
contestant on this fantastic show, I realized
that it can be lots of fun, though. And through
endless hours of training and bleeding feet, my
coaches got me to the point where I could perform
some cool choreographies, my favourite
one being “She Bangs” by Ricky Martin. But I
have to be honest with myself – dancing is definitely
not something that I feel comfortable
with (laughs).
What are your plans for the future?
First of all, I hope that everyone I love, and also
myself, stay healthy and happy. Professionally,
there are some cool things for 2018 in the
works – I’m pretty sure you’ll like them.
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What might sound like a model dream as old is time has become
reality for Ivo Buchta. Growing up in the Austrian countryside, he
signed with Stella Models in Vienna in 2011 from where his international
career started. Booked for names like Calvin Klein, Versace
and Phillip Plein, Ivo became a fixed star in the international
fashion business. The New York based fashion photographer Marco
Ovando shot the Austrian model in a series of intimate portraits.
Model // Ivo Buchta
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EVERYDAY FASHION
ESSENTIALS IN 5 STEPS
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Don’t you just hate it when you look at all the celebs and bloggers and they always
look perfect and so stylish, although they’re wearing nothing but jeans and some
knitwear? I know, right? Well, there are some ultimate style tricks that you can implement
in your wardrobe and top up your fashion game.
Keep these rules in mind and it will change your life.
I got you covered and yes, you can thank me later.
Step one – White shirt
Everyone should at least own one. It’s a classic
that will make you look always fashionable.
There are plenty of white shirts out there but
go for an oversized one or one with detailed
buttons so you don’t look like you just stepped
out of the office. Wear it with jeans for a casual
airport look or pair it with vinyl trousers ( so in
right now!!!) and some killer heels for the glam
look
print shoes to bring your outfit to a next level.
When buying a coat, go for something that will
stand out rather than just a plain one. If you are
not so convinced about the pattern, then at least
go for some interesting texture of the fabric. We
tend to wear quite plain and dark clothes in winter,
so statement coat will add a bit of colour to
your wardrobe.
Step two – Sunglasses
There’s something about them that makes you
look 1000 times better. Maybe it’s a fact that
they cover half of your face and they are life savers
on a day after a sleepless night (we all have
been there right?). Go for a classic black Celine
shades to add a bit of Jackie Kennedy vibe. Nice
sunnies can change the outfit completely, so
check which style suits the best your face shape
and wear them on every single occasion (maybe
except in the evening).
Step three – Accessories
The outfit is not completed without them. As
said by the fashion guru Anna Dello Russo
‘Accessories are like vitamins to fashion’ and
we all know you should take your daily 5 a day
seriously. Good statement earrings will work
wonder when worn with a simple black dress.
Think about your statement piece, one thing
that will catch everyone’s attention either it is a
cool printed bag, a hat or some belt with a cool
buckle. They are basically what makes your outfit
stylish and elevates your look.
Step five – Details
They kind of add a cool factor to your look.
Pay attention to details and when choosing a
black rollneck, go for a one with some buttons
on sleeves, or a shirt with some detailed collar,
a skirt with ruffles, something that will stand
out and separate itself from other rollnecks or
shirts. Keep that in mind when going shopping
and you will end up with some nice emerging
pieces that will make every outfit look great.
Step four – Print
There is something about prints that make a
look go from nice to wow! When you wear all
black on a rainy day, add leopard bag or snake
SANDRA IMIELA
@sandyaleimmi
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Ikiré Jones
“Look at God”
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“Though much is taken, much abides; and though
We are not now that strength which in old days
Moved earth and heaven, that which we are, we are.”
~ Alfred Lord Tennyson. “Ulysses”
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Photography // Joshua Kissi
Models // Elanor Grace Bock, Mohamed Ouedraogo, Lawrence Annunziata, Nana Yaa,
Make Up Artist // Alana Wright
Creative Direction & Copy // Walé Oyéjidé
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Not only is Black Panther one of the most successful movies of this year and given actors
with African heritage roles and a platform they have been denied for over centuries, the
movie also brought attention to the masterpieces of African fashion design. More specifically,
the designs of the Nigerian fashion label Ikiré Jones. Ikiré Jones’ latest collection
“Look at God” is inspired by the movie and the different shapes beauty comes in.
Jon-Eric Hegemann
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WHO IS
NOMADE MODERNE?
When I first moved to Vienna, my friends told me about this guy who makes amazing photographs on Instagram. Very quickly I
got into his work and discovered a multi-talented person behind the Nomade Moderne. I say this because it is actually the name
of his brand. This guy makes hats. And even that is not all – he is a photographer and a proud part of the Molcho family. Yes, the
family behind the “NENI” concept – a real gastronomy empire! And no matter what he does or who his parents are, Nuriel Molcho
stays down to earth, humble and sweet. During this interview, he was charming and very approachable. The photoshoot was done
in several minutes and he was more than happy to answer every question I had. Sitting in his workshop next to the “NENI” restaurant
at Naschmarkt (Vienna), sipping warm coffee, the young artist smiled as he waved his mother who was walking by, still focusing
on his answers and sharing his interesting story; dear everyone, Nuriel Molcho talks fashion, family, business and inspiration.
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You have a very interesting family-related
fashion story. Could you tell us more
about that? Were your parents the ones who
taught you how to “breathe” fashion?
I grew up in a family that is very open-minded
when it comes to fashion. My parents taught
me not to dress like everyone else and to always
be myself. Whatever I wanted to wear,
they were fine with and they always told me to
wear my clothes with confidence. People used
to call my father - Samy the Black, because he
used to wear black clothing only. My father
didn`t grew up in money, so black was always
an elegant and “safe” fashion choice. In Israel
nobody dresses in black because it is usually
too hot, but my father always pulled it off. He
wore interesting jewellery and the combination
was always trendy and different. Mother,
on the other hand, is usually oriental-dressed.
She likes bright colours, “hippie” style and
comfortable materials, which makes my style
the combination of the two.
You are an artist. How does art affect your
style? Are these things related at all?
I grew up surrounded by artists. Art is something
aesthetic and it builds the way everything
looks. I personally believe that fashion is a type
of art and expressing yourself. I also appreciate
textures and materials, so I can say that
knowing art plays a big role in my style.
Photography // Nuriel Molcho
Interview // Stefan Kokovic
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Do you spend a lot of money on clothing?
I used to spend a lot of money on clothing
when I was young. I was a “fast buyer”, but that
changed with time. Father taught me to always
choose quality over quantity. Now I don’t shop
a lot, but I shop very smart. I am aware of what
I wear. My fiancé has a huge role in this, since
she takes care of where something was produced
and in what way. I can say that I support
“green fashion”.
You are designing hats. Why is that? Why
are your hats different from anything else
we have seen so far?
I personally like wearing hats and its Jewish
heritage. My opinion is - that you can be good
in something just if you really believe in what
you are doing. My hats are special, unique
and not produced quickly. The price plays an
important role in my work, so - the best price
for the best quality. Making hats was not something
that I have thought I would be doing
and I have learned it myself. Hours of Google,
YouTube and, at the end, I have learned final
touches from several old hat masters. Today,
you can get a fully customized hat in my shop.
Does this mean that wearing a good hat is
sometimes enough to look stylish?
Many clients come to me dressed all “normal”,
but as soon as they put the hat - they feel that
wow effect that I am always going for. They
also trust me and my taste and I really give a lot
of attention to each customer.
Your family is very well-known for their
gastronomy empire. Could you tell us more
about the family business and why is it so
important to you?
The most important thing to us is - family.
We are family, friends, everything. NENI is a
family business - three brothers and a mother.
We never learned how to work in gastronomy,
because it came out of passion. Our recipe for
success is - home cooking and a friendly atmosphere.
First NENI was opened on Naschmarkt,
because there is a special bond between
NENI and markets. My mother learned how to
cook at a market and that is what makes our
restaurants so special!
You have three brothers. Rank them from
best dressed to worst.
Elior doesn’t care about fashion at all, so he
is the worst - sorry bro`. Others care about it
and I have to notice that we are a stylish family.
All of my brothers are very different. Ilan
has a good style, but he goes from very classic
to streetwear - huge variations. Nadiv is an actor
and he dresses like an actor. I guess he is
charming enough (laugh).
If you could be anyone else for a day, who
would you be?
That is a good question. I always loved music. I
don`t know who would I like to be, but singing
on stage is something that I would like to try
for a day. So, I would be a singer.
What are the two things you can`t start your
day without?
My fiancé Audrey and Instagram (but in a
sense that I like getting visual inspiration, not
as an addiction).
What are the plans for the future - yours and
NENI`s?
When it comes to NENI, we are opening in
Paris, Majorca, Amsterdam and Köln. We are
moving into a new supermarket production
and we are expanding in this direction.
As for me - it is something you can`t predict
and it is just being full time updated. I am always
searching for the new inspiration, etc.
Let`s say that one of the plans could be pushing
my brand internationally - fashion weeks
and such.
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MILANO: THE NEW
RENAISSANCE
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Being an Italian fashionista writing on a cutting-edge Austrian
magazine does not give me much of credibility when it
comes to celebrating Milano, the place where I live.
But maybe if drops of my childhood leaked out like in a spy
movie you may get to know that I actually was born as nothing
like a Milanese, raised in a German-speaking little bit of
Italy and that my friends’ names back at the time were more
likely to be Hans and Hubsi rather than Peppino or Gianni.
So I hope the ones that are still reading these lines will trust
me when i say that Milano is in the very middle of a rebirth
process.
But Milano is no place for time wasters and, once stated
that the golden age was gone with the wind the whole town
rolled sleeves up ready to show the ropes!
It was the end of the ’90 when, as a young receptionist, I
first faced the Duomo: grey, old, severe church that supervised
the crumbles of the ’80 knowing there was more to
come.
Step one: cleaning. Like when you wake up after a long party
and you find the place is a mess, you know that’s the first
thing to do. Clean the streets, the building’s facades, public
parks and metro stations.
Then make everything look beautiful. And listen to the people’s
requests. Give them gardens for children and spaces
for dogs, bike lanes and new means of transport. Not only
the world famous via Montenapoleone with its fancy shops!
Find a beauty for each corner of the city: design district
where an old, abandoned rail station was, music and drinks
on the sides of the canal where Leonardo designed the river
locks, new and attractive affordable luxury shops on the way
to the very center, and build the future where crumbles of
the past had been sitting for over fifty years.
There you get a new skyline and a new energy. There you
see young people willing to come and see, spend time and
get to know the place that, from the middle of nowhere, has
made its way in history.
Could fashion system not feel and be part of this? Impossible!
In spite of politics that still consider an industry employing
some hundreds of thousands of people as a moody
toy for few lucky party rats, the fashion industry in Italy never
gave up.
Attention to quality and that magic mix of the sense of beauty
and need for practical cannot be replaced by a low-cost
\ long distance production. Because all ingredients of the
cocktail were already there, we saw within few years the
blooming of new (and old) flowers: Gucci, under the wild
romantic hands of Alessandro Michele, Versace with the
blessing of unforgettable Gianni still inspiring the designs
of Donatella.
So new, fresh voices such as Fausto Puglisi or the rocky,
German-accented creations of Philipp Plein, whose parties
during fashion week have already become a legend.
So you may wonder if this first column was meant to be
some sort of an advertising spot for my city. No, my friends.
It is a way to get to know each other right before we get our
hands dirty in fashion mud, which -for as charming as it may
be- is just a drop of the whole lake. But most of all it is a way
to welcome you into my world as heartfully as I have been
welcomed in yours.
Matteo Osso
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Interview // Ana Vasiljevic
Photography // Delphine Diallo, Nigel Hosang, J.Quazi King
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Combining elements of sculpture and fashion design and taking it to another
level of art, New York-based artist Joanne Petit-Frere developed her “Tresse-
Agoche” series of hair sculptures with a futuristic vision of womanhood in mind.
Woven and mask-like, the artworks echo the religious rituals and folk art forms
of many different cultures, endowing the wearer of these hair sculptures with
an air of regal power. Captivating and, at the same time, challenging traditional
conceptions of beauty in relation to the female figure, this great artist is giving a
new meaning to the jewelry sculpting and visual art with experimental approach,
giving the freedom of expression a totally new meaning.
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How did you get started in jewelery sculpting?
I had co-founded a collective called Comotroovaysa
with some friends, years ago. Nia
K. Evans, Eric N. Mack & Tomashi Jackson.
We were all collectively producing experimental
jewelry that I designed.
Comotroovaysa - How did you come up
with that?
A rare experience of desire. An accumulation
of materials that dictates its own value. These
rarified jewelry art pieces are made with
everyday industrial produced items repurposed.
One’s understanding of the materials’
prior state only adds to the mystique of these
objects, begging the question: Where did you
find that? To codify such a question, relates
to a kind of energy embedded in the works.
Freedom to use. Make without remorse. And
yet, the pieces speak for themselves.
I started experimenting with jewelry sculpting
while sitting in conversation with Nia K.
Evans. I remember - I had created a palm
ring that consisted of four small miniature
pandas! From there, we knew we were onto
something. Eric & Tomashi were attending the
Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science
and Art while I was attending the Fashion
Institute of Technology and Nia, Columbia
University. We all exercised our specialties to
work on this Jewelry Sculpture project.
How has your Haitian roots influenced
your work?
My series, Redressing the Crown, is a statement
to the colonization of the French on my
Haitian people, a statement to the need of
redressing certain thoughts from both sides,
the Haitians and the French, especially considering
the fact that many ideals are still
warped. Redressing the Crown is a call to the
fact that I as an artist, utilizing hair and tools
of identity to flip these notions of inferiority
of Haitians to the French or West African cultures,
thus showing that Haiti is a unison of
the two; a beautiful braiding of both cultures.
Has Haitian culture influenced your personal
style and if so, in what way?
Absolutely. I grew up wearing hair ribbons,
ruffle socks and even bonnets as a baby.
These are elements I still love to implement
into my personal style. Not exactly ribbons,
per se, but the casual dress-up. I remember
being the only girl in my Pre-K class wearing
hair ribbons. I was embarrassed by them at
the time, for I removed them once I got to
school. I didn’t like the idea of me standing
out like that. Funny enough, at the same time,
I remember having drawn my first fashion figure
made from a heart. I think I had just seen
snippets of Roger the Rabbit on television
and was very inspired by Jessica’s dress. I
wish I had this drawing to this day. But yes,
Haitian culture, as well as American culture,
has influenced my personal style very much,
especially having a French sensibility as well
as they have colonized Haiti in the past before
we gained independence in 1804.
I intend to explore this much more in depth
with photographers and myself as their
muse. This separates my hair sculptures as
their own entity. However, this is all in development
- as well other interests which I plan
to incorporate into my style of delivery.
Tell me something about your collaboration
with Les Nubians. It seemed very exciting.
Both ladies of Les Nubians are lovely. They
were one of the first celebrity clients I have
worked with. They are my French-African sisters.
I need to see them again soon.
What can you tell us about your Tresse
Agoche design project?
Tresse Agoche was a design project that has
helped raise awareness to my work with hair
sculptures. It translates into ‘ Braid Left ‘ -
although the pronunciation is in French, the
spelling is in Haitian Creole to honor my hand
and roots of a once French colonized people.
My main mission with TA was to hypersensitize
the braid, while showing its extensive -
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- architectural capabilities and connecting its
multicultural reference.
One of the things I noticed throughout our
work is your challenging the beauty and
its traditional perception. Do you think it’s
important to question contemporary aspect
of the beauty perception?
I think that is a very big question - what is
beautiful? Contemporarily, it is most important,
as we are in the middle of a collective
societal transformations. A lot has been
changing. More than any other question,
everyone can answer it with the most divergent
answers. However, this is still an askew
perception as to what kind of people exist
in what is deemed beautiful .This particular
sector, I aim to challenge. As I find myself,
freely operating in different ideals of beauty,
I would like to help others free themselves
from this kind of constraint, the constraint of
their image not being deemed beautiful.
As an visual artist, you mix different media
and give hairstyling and fashion totally
new dimensions. Where do you get your
inspiration from?
Thank you for the compliment. I am very
grateful to take part in a time that is very progressive
and that allows for different mediums
to exist through the digital space. My
practice is a bit of a slowing-down of this
progression, if you will. At least, the technological
one. I like to practice art analog style.
From braiding my crafts, to utilizing a 35mm
film camera to incorporating classic film ideology
to help trigger memory in my interactions.
These all inspire my work with hair in
fashion.
Tell us a little bit of your process of creation,
where does it start and how it develops.
It changes, depending on the project. When
I am working alone, however - I love to burn
sandalwood incense and to place two drops
of Rose Absolute essential oil on my wrist before
I begin braiding and constructing my hair
sculptures. It usually starts with my archive
of images, with just me and the hairstyles or
drawings I’m making.
It seems that there is a lot of freedom in
expressing artistic visions, yet original
visual artists like you are very rare. Why
do you think that is?
I believe my experiences have brought me to
this path. I do honor the privileges I’ve been
able to partake, in due to gifts passed down
from my parents as well as what my heart
consists of. The fighter in me is also very
much alive. This combination of collective
experiences and honing in on them with love
and the fight for progression of beauty
What are you working on at the moment?
Recently, I had a conversation with Holly
Black. She was able to articulate my words
the best:
“Her latest enterprise, titled ``Jo Goes West``
is a self-described “metaphor in a multitude
of ways”. It is a movement, an archival approach
inspired by my own inquiry; of the
historical facts in connection to the art of my
practice in utilizing hair and braids. She was
inspired to embark on this project, which explores
the origins of multiple hairstyles, while
on a road trip to California. I started to develop
ideas, reading a lot about Western philosophy,
world literature and learning more
about West Caribbean politics. I re-watched
Fievel Goes West and read Jack Kerouac’s
On the Road – my favorite; Lorraine Hainsberry’s
To Be Young Gifted and Black and I
was stunned by Elizabeth Abott’s first inside
account of Haiti. She is hoping that this research
will become a publication or develop
an even bigger showcase that encompasses
her sculptures and archive material. “My goal
is to engage with those even outside of hair;
shedding light on an artist who is trying to
stay woke and chill, while changing the world
for the alternative better “
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Harri Stojka, a legend in the genre of Jazz is known for his extravagant style and mixing of different styles and
genres. Born in 1957, he is part of Austria’s Roma community and he connects his work to the music, that is part
of his heritage and touches his hart – Gipsy Jazz.
What are you most afraid of?
I am most afraid of sickness.
If you had a chance to go 15 years back in time,
what advice would you give to your younger self?
I would advise myself to stay away from drugs.
Regarding your parents, what are you most thankful
for?
I always admired the way my parents loved life. That is
the thing that they transferred to me - I just love life!
What do you want to be remembered for?
I want to be remembered as a guitarist, because playing
the guitar is the most important thing in my life.
If your father had not gotten you your first guitar,
what other instrument would you play?
Music is not divisible. It is rather an all-encompassing
thing. I always refused not to know other music and I
don`t separate styles - I just hear good music. I am all
for mixing music genres to create something new.
You have performed all over the world. Why do you
always come back to Vienna?
Well, this is my homeland. Here, I have my friends,
my life and all the places where I drink my favourite
coffees (laugh). I can just say - there is no place like
home!
After many years, your father decided to write
about his experiences during the Second World
War and the murder of his family during the reign
of the Third Reich. Are you worried that the world
will forget where xenophobia can lead?
No, because there will always be people who do not
want to forget the greatest crimes in human history,
including me.
I can`t really answer this question since it is beyond
my imagination to play any other instrument (laugh).
What is the one thing you wish for your homeland
Austria?
I wish Austria was a stable democracy, a cosmopolitan
society and I wish that it gains a greater understanding
of multicultural developments.
Where do you get the inspiration for your music?
From my personal impressions, experiences, paintings,
literature and people.
Where does your interest in combining different
styles of music come from?
Interview // Jon-Eric Hegemann
Photography // Stefan Kokovic
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“I WANT TO
BE REMEMBERED
FOR MY MUSIC”
Harri Stojka
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