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31 May 2023
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Fashion

EDITORIAL: The Berlin Class of 2023

AI is slowly making its way into our lives, but there’s an issue; it’s leading to reinforcing strong and outdated stereotypes. Everybody should be able to express themselves in their own unique way and not fall prey to clichés. This stereotype-focused parody, directed by photographer Nicolás Cuenca and stylist Joana Zibat, showcases different characters and witty personalities from our early years as social humans in school. Scroll down to meet these stereotypical characters.

THE NERDS

We all remember the nerd in our classroom who loved reminding the teacher about the homework that was due. Aries is a hacker, and Annica is a technology enthusiast; their main conversation partners aren’t made from flesh and blood.

What is your go-to conversation starter at social gatherings? 

Have you ever heard of the term ‘social engineering’? Let me demonstrate how easily I can get your password. Great icebreaker and a valuable lesson on cybersecurity. They should be paying me good money.

If you could have one superpower, what would it be and why?

Manipulate digital data with my mind. Crashing networks with a thought.

What’s your favorite piece of tech that you cannot live without?

Easy. My custom-built AI assistant; she’s my personal sidekick. She never gets tired or complains. It is the perfect mix of cutting-edge technology and subservience.

LEFT: Prada full look. RIGHT: Andy Wolf glasses. Celine Homme cardigan. Egonlab shirt, skirt and shoes. Bzy tie. Falke socks. Eastpak pencil case, gym bag, pouch, and fanny pack.

Prada full look. Eastpak pencil case.

Eastpak fanny pack. Celine by Hedi Slimane jacket. Bzy top. Christian Dior skirt. Andy Wolf glasses. Falke socks. Buffalo shoes. Eastpak pencil case.

THE POPULAR GIRL

Everyone adores the popular girl because of her perfect style, good looks, and effortless grace. People are unsure whether they want to be her or be with her. One thing is for certain: they worship her and everything she does.

If you could only use one app for the rest of your life, which one would it be? 

Instagram, my life is too fabulous not to be shared <3.

If you could trade lives with any historical figure, who would it be? 

Cleopatra! She ruled an empire and had that killer eyeliner game: talk about having it all, lol.

Maldito x Roussey3D earrings and necklace. Marco Rambaldi dress. Kasia Kucharska pants. Celine Homme roller skates Eastpak backpack.

Versace tiara. Koché dress. Falke tights. Eastpak backpack and pencil case. Celine Homme roller skates.

THE OVERACHIEVER

Most of us realize that we can’t be the best at everything but that’s something the overachiever doesn’t agree with. To them relaxing is a waste of time. They’re here to break records and take names.

Let’s start with the obvious. Why do they call you an overachiever?

Hi. I’m the personification of ambition. I’ve got more accolades than I can count, but who’s counting? Hint: I am.

What is an accolade? 


Awards and acknowledgments for merit.

Andy Wolf glasses. Songzio jacket. Celine Homme shirt. Dior zip jacket, shorts and cycling shorts. CamberLab shoes. Eastpak fanny pack.

Kuboraum sunglasses. Diesel jacket. Eastpak backpack. Celine Homme shorts and shoes. Falke socks.

THE MISFITS 

Being different runs through the misfits’ veins. They’re dark and mysterious, and that is reflected in their clothes with the colors: midnight, onyx, ebony, charcoal, and obsidian. If you talk to them, you are met with a load of sarcasm and irony.

Why don’t you dress and act like everyone else in your class?

Sorry, I don’t have a “basic” setting. I’m more of a customized model. 

What do you think about mainstream fashion trends? 

Seasonal parade of disposable clothes designed to make people think they’re unique. Huge fan, especially when it’s all black. 

Olivia Ballard dress. Ann Demeulemeester bags. Celine Homme coat. Egonlab shoes. Nails Von Inge nails.

LEFT: Versace dress. Dior shoes. RIGHT: Olivia Ballard dress. Egon Lab shoes.

Roussey 3D necklace. Han Kjøbenhavn top. Ann Demeulemeester skirt and bags. Nails Von Inge nails.

THE GAMERS

If you ever feel bad about how high you’re screentime is, wait till you see these guys’. The gamers are chained to their computers and prefer to not see the daylight. Meet Haein, who is a pro gamer, and Laffy, a Twitch streamer. And don’t be startled by their paleness.

People say that video games are a waste of time. How do you respond to that? 

Well, I’m making a living by gaming while these people are stuck in their soul-sucking nine-to-five jobs. So, who’s wasting time?

How did your Twinch stardom begin? 

Twitch. I started streaming as a way to overcome my shyness. Now, I’m an internet celebrity who still can’t hold a conversation at a party.

What’s the most creative excuse you’ve used to avoid a study session so you could partake in a gaming marathon? 

I once told my friends I had to attend a family emergency … The emergency was that I hadn’t reached max level in every Call of Duty MW2 weapon yet.

Loewe top, pants and bag. Kuboraum sunglasses. Yume Yume socks. Versace shoes.

Ottolinger jacket and pants. Kasia Kucharska shoes.

LEFT: Valentino overall. Life is Pain top. Yume Yume shoes. RIGHT: Prototypes bodysuit. Songzio pants. Koburaum sunglasses. Versace shoes.

THE JOCK

The jocks focus on one thing, and that is their fitness. They drink raw eggs and look like they can fight a bear. Mens sana in corpore sano, although they probably don’t know much Latin. However, that hard exterior may just be a front.

Wow, your physique is absolutely … breathtaking. May I ask, what is the secret to achieving this level of athleticism? 

Well, I call it years of hard work, sweat, and tears. But if you’re looking for a secret, try kale.

Do you have any hobbies outside of the gym? 

I knit sweaters for kittens. They get cold, you know. I also tape pictures of my cats to dumbbells. They’re just so fluffy and motivating.

Lennibubi dress. Koburaum sunglasses. Versace shoes.

Celine Homme necklace, sweatbands and pants. Life Is Pain top. Valentino shoes. Stronger bottle and jump rope.

Eastpak backpack.

Photography by Nicolás Cuenca 
Creative direction by Joana Zibat and Nicolás Cuenca
Styling by Joana Zibat
Casting by WhiteCasting
Talents: Tatiana Chudnovskaia, Annica @juniormodels.de, Aurora @Neu Casting, Whitney @IZAIO Management, Haein @Viva Models Berlin, Sophia, Laffy @Wir Sind Uns, Aries @Majin Scouting, and Ivo @Indeed Models
Set design by Felix Willi Keller
Makeup by Gianluca Venerdini using M.A.C, h.ATELIER, Pat McGrath, and MAKEUP FOR EVER
Hair by Noriko Takayama using Bumble and bumble
Nail art by Camilla Inge Volbert
Production by Lisa Reckziegel
Directing D.o.P. Reza Norifarahani

Production assistant Saeeda Shabbir
Photography assistant Jacinta del Solar Dorrego
Styling assistants Blanca Drzymalla and Quirin Emanga
Makeup artist assistant Hyangsoon Lee
Hair assistant Masami Hanyuda
1 AC Johannes Strobel

Studio: Studio Chérie 
Backdrop: Atelier Grüneberg

SPECIAL THANKS to Eastpak for making this possible and Nao Nishikawa, Dries, Max, Diana, Mia, Yannick, and Eugen. 

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