Life in the creative world: an exclusive editorial by Theresa Kaindl
How can the creative world contribute to a better world if even itself is not truly free? How can an artist free oneself from concepts and norms learnt? How can we still break rules not just for the sake of breaking rules but out of pursuit for true change, true creativity, true freedom and justice? Congo-born rapper Hugo Kafumbi showed Numéro Berlin his very own perspective on freedom and creativity and why both has to go hand in hand.
Adopted from the Congo at the age of 14, hoping for a better future far from the war in his country, Kafumbi’s struggles continued. His life on the streets shaped him and his art tremendously. Today, he shares his life story in his music, exploring and discovering his voice as a young African artist living in Europe, shying away from the old norms and rules in the rap world. The recording artist now lives between Berlin and Prague. Check out our exclusive editorial and video below.
Team:
Photographer: Theresa Kaindl
Fashion Editor/ Styling: Sina Braetz
Talent: Hugo Kafumbi
DOP: Pat Aldinger
1st AC: Davo Gaiser
Colorist: Marina Starke
Hair & Makeup: Sutida Vestewig
Styling Assistance: Olivier Mohrińge
Retouching: Nina Mairer
Producer/Digital Operator: Franziskus Dornhege
Fashion:
Look 1: Suit, Vest and Shirt Lanvin, Shoes Dunhill, Necklace Chanel, Rings Hermès
Look 2: Suit Boss, Shirt Hermès, Boots Dsquared2
Look 3: Suit, Vest and Shirt Lanvin, Shoes Dunhill, Necklace Chanel, Rings Hermès
Look 4: Look Balmain, Jewelry Hermès
Look 5: Look Kenzo, Shoes Givenchy, Necklace Talent’s Own
Look 6:
Look Jacket Balenciaga, Pants Dunhill
Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello
Celine by Hedi Slimane
Jacket and Pants Fendi, Shirt Ermenegildo Zegna
Look 7: Jacket Dunhill, Necklace Thomas Sabo, Model’s Own
Look 8: Suit Berluti, Shirt Paul Smith, Necklace Thomas Sabo, Shoes Hermès
Look 9: Coat Celine by Hedi Slimane, Shirt and Pants Giorgio Armani, Tie Hermès, Shoes Dunhill
Look 10: Jacket Dunhill, Necklace Thomas Sabo, Model’s Own
Look 11: Coat Balmain
Look 12: Jacket Dunhill, Pants Dsquared2, Necklace Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello, Boots Givenchy, Ring Hermès, Necklace Thomas Sabo, Model’s Own
Look 13: Look Kenzo, Shoes Givenchy, Necklace Talent’s Own
Look 14: Suit Berluti, Shirt Paul Smith, Necklace Thomas Sabo, Shoes Hermès
Look 15: Suit, Vest and Shirt Lanvin, Necklace Chanel
Look 16: Suit and Boots Givenchy, Shirt Hermès, Necklace Thomas Sabo