A KALTBLUT exclusive by Catherine Rasanto and Eomji Sim, and their team. “Berlin After Dark” unveils the visceral heartbeat of Berlin’s nightlife, captured through a vivid visual odyssey with a tight-knit group of friends. This exclusive editorial delves into the electric ambience, from neon-soaked streets to the shadowy depths of underground clubs, where daring, avant-garde fashion entwines with the city’s nocturnal rhythm.
The story starts with the protagonists, their striking ensembles a testament to their uniqueness and the audacious spirit of Berlin. As the night wears on, the visuals transform, peeling back layers to expose the raw vulnerability beneath their poised façades. Tousled hair, smeared makeup, and outfits that once exuded strength now narrate a tale of indulgence, excess, and the subsequent consequences.
“Berlin After Dark” seamlessly aligns with KALTBLUT Magazine’s dedication to championing fashion that is both audacious and deeply rooted in contemporary culture. This editorial offers an unfiltered, bold narrative that resonates with the publication’s ethos of breaking creative boundaries.
Creative Direction & Styling by Catherine Rasanto / Instagram: @cath.rst
Photography by Eomji Sim / Instagram: @watervalue_
Make up by Christine Hubert / Instagram: @christinehubert_
Hair by Yoon Ji Son / Instagram: @yoonjiison
Models are Vik from Anti Agency/ Instagram: @vikmelnikk @antiagencyldn
Effy from Gee Small Faces/ Instagram: @yixuan_effy @geesmall_faces
Virag from Gee Small Faces/ Instagram: @virag_.. @geesmall_faces
Nails by Charlotte Hogben/ Instagram: @leftbyaliens
Makeup Assisted by April Macleod/ Instagram: @facebyaprilfalls
Styling Assistant by Tshedza Ranwashe/ Instagram: @styledbymsst
Location Scouted by Goran Tosic/ Instagram: @goran__tosic
Fashion
Brands used are: Goran Tosic, No Faith Studios, Alexander McQueen, Mabel Tallulah, Just Jewellery, Jolanta Pilinkaite Designs, Junya Watanabe, NiiHai, Double Punch, Isshu, Fidan Novruzova
Instagram name of each brand: @goran__tosic @nofaithstudios @alexandermcqueen @mabeltallulahh @justjjjewellery @jolie_angelic_designs @junyawatanabe @nii.hai @double2punch @i_got_isshu @fidannovruzovastudio