Warm-hearted, open-minded, full of life and creativity – Tunisia is the melting pot of the future. That was my first impression when I got off the plane and began my journey in the North African country. The invitation to Tunis Fashion Week came spontaneously and totally unexpected. Childhood memories were awakened. In the mid-90s, I traveled to Tunisia for the first time with my parents and experienced the dream of 1001 nights. But what was stuck in my head were also the high security measures and the military on the beach. Until now.
What I discovered, experienced and saw was a completely different place than I had memorized through my prejudiced view. People with loving nature, people who want to live life to the fullest, to realize their dreams. Young people, girls and boys, dancing, partying and living out their queer energy. But also, creative master minds, bursting with inspiration and diversity, presenting one collection after another. I felt taken in and high on this atmosphere.
Highlight of my trip: An editorial with local model Tasnim in the colorful and vibrant streets of Tunis. Amidst old buildings and the vaulted corridors of the souks, we staged the creations of mainly local designers.
I left Tunisia with one eye crying and one laughing. Full of positive energy, new inspirations and a feeling of pure optimism. Hopeful, I boarded the plane, a look back with the certainty and anticipation of a new adventure in this great country.
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Dress – Soltana
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Top – Soltana
Jacket – Anissa Aida
Trousers – Haroun Ghanmi
Shoes – Crocs
Bag – Bondy
Glasses – Simon Miller
Necklace – Saskia Diez
Cap – Stylist’s Own
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Bolero Top – Née à Tunis
Trousers – Eye K
Shoes – Crocs
Bandeau Top, Belts & Bag – Stylist’s Own
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Dress & Trousers – Nebulous
Earrings – Saskia Diez
Glasses – Polyestershock
Body, Tights & Shoes – Stylist’s Own
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Trousers & Corsage – Calestis
Gloves – Roeckl
Handbag – Anissa Aida
Earrings – Souraya Sahraoui
Body – Stylist’s Own
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Blazer – Calestis
Hat – Starstyling
Gloves – Roeckl
Bag – Anissa Aida
Phone Case – Manana
Tights & Shoes – Stylist’s Own
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Dress – Wolford
Coat – Haroun Ghanmi
Shoes – Dr. Scholz
Glasses – VAVA
Chain – Manana
Belt – Polyestershock
Tights – Falke
Rings – Stylists Own
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Shirt – Calestis
Suit – Achraf Baccouche
Shoes – Vivienne Westwood
Tights – Falke
Bow Tie – Simone Wild
Cap, Glasses & Belt – Stylists Own
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Dress – Née à Tunis
Bracelet – Saskia Diez
Earring – Stylist’s Own
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Jumpsuit – Eye K
Skirt – Soltana
Bag – CRK
Glasses – Dior Vintage
Shoes & Choker – Stylist’s Own
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Dress & Bag – Malteza Atelier
Boots – Polyestershock
Glasses – Cerruti 1881 via Lunettes Selection
Choker – Dior
Gloves – Roeckl
Credits
Photography and Art Direction
Frederike Wetzels
Fashion Direction & Styling
Sabine Berlipp
Model
Tasnim Zlitni
Make-up
Farah Zine El Abidine
Production
Arne Eberle & Andrea Philippi
Support & Text
Kristin Walzel
Special Thanks
Discover Tunisia, Lunettes Selection Berlin for the sunglasses and Le Grand Hotel