“on quiet paws” is an exploration of estrangement. Through words, images, and clothing, the project suggests how to build small bridges over the deep trenches dug across our society. Photography by David Springl. All fashion by haseman.n. Words & Creative Direction by Niclas Hasemann. The models are Valentina Maleš & Kosta Lamprou. Graphic Design by Leonie Wachter.
Niclas Hasemann is an interdisciplinary designer from Southern Germany who blends fashion and imagery to encourage a cautiously optimistic embrace of uncertainty. His gender-fluid garments are crafted with care and invite a more considered perception of oneself about clothing and the surrounding social structures.
the distant smell of fear
has not pierced our stagnant air for a long time
but we remember it well enough
on quiet paws we hush across the attic
carefully repeating past mistakes
we move down the stairs
creak
the strangers silhouette
thrown onto the entry wall
by the candle trembling in his hands.
it tells of curious disdain
is it wrong to understand
the thoughts that dwell inside the man
when looking into eyes deemed lost
and stepping into halls forgotten
his thorny offering
embraced without greed
seems to make
roots of change start to take
is it strange to dance
so soon
our limbs move
so do the clouds
clearing the dawning sky
but when will it fog up again?
the flowers reflect in the mirror
their pollen spread a thousand fold
into most beloved dark corners
pleading to let in some of their light
Clothing: haseman.n @haseman.n
Words & Creative Direction: Niclas Hasemann www.niclashasemann.com @niclas.hasemann
Photography: David Springl www.bydavidspringl.com @whothefuckisdavid
Models: Valentina Maleš & Kosta Lamprou @eunoiaval / @kosta.knows
Graphic Design: Leonie Wachter @pale_lace
