A KALTBLUT exclusive editorial taken from our new digital issue. In a world where labels are abundant, and expectations bind our choices, Emrah Polywka brings a gust of fresh air with his latest editorial featuring some new designs as part of his rebranding journey.
Emrah, the solo designer behind the fashion brand formerly known as Adrian Weiss is coming into 2024 on fire and with a fresh new name: “The Future Club.”
Wearing a piece from “The Future Club”, you could be dancing beneath the neon lights one moment and raising a toast at a soirée the next. This versatility isn’t just about adaptability; it’s about celebrating our multifaceted identities.
Relating to his queer journey where he has evolved over multiple phases of transitioning and dared to embark on an exploration of his identity, it makes sense also for his ever-changing clothes to have a new perspective in this new world. As Emrah’s story is one of not fitting into the norms, he has then turned it into an inspiration for his work. His journey to becoming himself is also what gives him the sensitivity to be able to understand that ultimately we all wanna feel comfortable and wear something that represents who we are.
If we’re not comfortable in our skin, sometimes clothing can help us to feel better and create (gender) euphoria. Therefore, Emrah’s clothes are for everyone and he designs in a way that caters to as many different body types as possible as his main goal is to make the person who is wearing his clothes feel truly special, confident and powerful.
“It’s for me, for you, for them. It is for everybody.” This isn’t just a tagline; it’s the heartbeat of the collection. From diverse body types to varied fashion sensibilities, Emrah’s designs welcome all with open arms. He understands that fashion isn’t about exclusion or elite clubs. It’s about expression, empowerment, and everyone. This isn’t just a collection of clothes, It’s a manifesto of inclusivity. Let us all join this movement. Let us celebrate every moment, every occasion, and every person with Emrah’s vision leading the way. In this hyper-real world, fashion truly is for everybody. “
Photography by Terence Whitaker / www.terencewhitaker.com / @terry.w.whitaker
Designs by Emrah Polywka @ The Future Club / @thefutureclub_berlin
Production: Zoey Lee / www.transnormalcy.com / @transnormalcyfilms
Models: Braulio Banderia / @deepneue
Nancy Nutter / nancynutter.net / @nancynutter_
Zoey Lee / @transnormalcy
Hair and Makeup by Carolina Lazo / @lazo_makeup
