Allgemein – Numéro Berlin

WEEKEND MUSIC TIP PT 93 – VINCE STAPLES

Anna Klusmeier — Fri, 22 May 2026 09:00:59 +0000

Vince Staples, American rapper and actor, is teasing his new album „Cry Baby“ with a second single. The rapper first gained popularity through collaborations with Tyler, the Creator and the Odd Future collective. Since then, he has released six solo albums as well as features with Billie Eilish and Kendrick Lamar. Staples has participated in multiple film and television productions, most notably in „The Vince Staples Show“ on Netflix, where he plays a fictionalized version of himself.

„White Flag“ tells the story of a country in constant turmoil, accompanied by a striking music video. Staples paints a massive U.S. flag white, repeatedly chants „White flag, I don’t wanna fight no more“. He continues to pepper the now-white flag with holes, using an M4 assault rifle.

„White Flag“ expresses personal exhaustion, being tired of the continuous vicious cycles of violence and the painful desire to get out of the everlasting conflicts. The single paints a bleak portrait of a country exhausted by violence that shows no sign of ending.

It links to the first single „Blackberry Marmalade“, which was released with a corresponding music video displaying a shooting in an American diner from an first-person shooter perspective.

The full album will be released on June 5th, promising not only a textual change, but also intriguing changes in sound and musically. It will reflect the USA’s inner conflicts with sharp clarity and intention, or as Staples explains himself, „As the world burns, I have decided to release this album.“

We can expect a highly dynamic, politically confronting piece that perfectly captures the current tensions, absurdity, and emotional pressure on the States. Vince Staples does not only document the current Zeitgeist; this work is rather a personal struggle with ongoing issues.

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Anna Klusmeier — Thu, 21 May 2026 16:32:00 +0000

DESIGN AS A CULTURAL DIALOGUE: GALERIE OM´S OPENING EVENT

Save the date: On upcoming Thursday, 28th May, Berlin gains a new, enticing gallery.
In the heart of the city’s art scene, at Potsdamer Straße 100, design enthusiasts are invited from 8pm onwards to check out the new Galerie OM.

Founded by Oscar Gröne and Moana Thies, the gallery promises a new approach to collectible design pieces and contemporary culture. They are expected to blend the sophistication of Paris, Milan and New York with Berlin’s underground creative energy. Conceived as a fully sensory environment, the gallery creates an immersive exchange between collectible objects, furniture, spatial design, and live experiences through exhibitions, happenings, and curated programming.

Their opening exhibition „Partie Une“ is curated by interior architect and creative director Julian Zacharias Eide and reflects the gallery’s vision of design as an experimental language perfectly. Through scenographic installations and carefully composed interiors, the exhibition beautifully explores materiality, spatial narratives and creative expression. Design is read as an atmosphere, as a cultural dialogue rather than a static display. Galerie OM works primarily on a commission basis, which enables them to focus on rare, character-driven works. This suits their darker, raw and slightly provocative aesthetic, making them a must-visit.

Galerie OM will focus on a curated program of event-driven pop-up exhibitions in Berlin and has future activations planned for Paris and Milan.

ABOUT THE FUTURE OF THE NIKE AIR´S

Nike introduces a new program to ensure the future of one iconic shoe: the Nike Airs. The program celebrates the cultural impact of Air Max and invites a group of global creatives to reimagine its future. The eight individual designers originate from eight different countries, uniting Beijing, London, Los Angeles, Mumbai, New York, Paris, Shanghai, and Tokyo through Nike headquarters. The designers are a diverse group of young, emerging creatives, including Diya Joukani (possibly known through her laid-back TikToks from the streets of Mumbai), Jose Wong, and Tasnim.

They will work closely with their Nike mentors and external collaborators to develop distinctive 3D-printed Air Max styles. By visiting Nike Air Manufacturing Innovation facilities, the Nike archive, and the Nike Sport Research Lab, the program functions as a deep dive into Air Max history, allowing the young designers to draw inspiration from the past and translate it into the present. The next Nike Airs will be designed by those who actually wear them—while building on the 40-year heritage of Air innovation.

Nike Air Works is created in partnership with Zellerfeld to reflect the designers’ individuality and celebrate their communities from around the world.

A first meeting was held on 11 May; all Nike Airs are expected to launch throughout the coming year.

DRYKORN: SUMMER TRENDS FOR BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE

The Munich-based brand introduces their new summer assets: first off, matching sets. The corresponding fabrics and colours build stylish, complete looks for when encountering another outfit crisis. Relaxed cuts meet precise expression, ensuring comfort for warm days.

Other plans for the summer are “dark chocolate with coconut milk” — sounds delicious, but are actually the new trend colours for Drykorn’s collection. The delicate contrast runs through the matching sets as well as the rest of the collection, tying everything together in a subtle but distinct way.

MIU MIU LAUNCHES NEW UPCYCLED COLLECTION

Miuccia Prada has opened a new conversation between past and present with the newest collection. The pieces were sourced from vintage clothing experts all over the world before being restored and finally refashioned. Trousers became jackets, shirts transformed into dresses or apron tops — the possibilities are limitless. Throughout the process, the lives and experiences of previous owners are profoundly respected, while breathing new life into the old pieces.

Marks of ageing and the passing of time are celebrated rather than concealed, through reinvented silhouettes and newly interpreted garments, all while upholding Miu Miu’s key design elements and patterns. Finished by hand, every piece becomes a new and unique creation.

The face of the new campaign is multi-talented artist Suki Waterhouse, paying homage to the iconic fashion house’s archive.

The collection will be available in selected stores worldwide from now on.

SMELLS LIKE SUMMER – FUGAZZI´S NEW SCENTS

Founded by Bram Niessink in 2018 after an inspiring trip to Egypt and its century-old sophistication in scent oils, Fugazzi provides elevated scents ever since.
With temperatures far above 20 degrees coming up, it’s urgent to introduce the new summer scents.
First is „Angel Dust“, a subtle but catchy smell that will silently carry you through hot summer days. With base notes of musk, amber, and delicate resins, the scent creates a long-lasting warmth and an intense, elegant depth.
Fugazzi’s other new scent is „Pomegranoudh“, a skilfully blended composition of pomegranate and oud. Pomegranate is positioned upfront, though never sweet or over the top but softly inviting, accompanied by bergamot and red fruits.
The base note creates a soft background of vanilla, musk, and amber.

Two unique scents to make this summer yours!

EDITORIAL: ONE DAY WITH LEVIN LIAM

Anna Klusmeier — Thu, 21 May 2026 16:05:24 +0000

Levin Liam was born in Berlin but grew up and lives in Hamburg. Next to his acting career, he released his first single in 2020. After switching to German-language lyrics, he quickly gained recognition for his music.

Calling him a rapper feels wrong – Levin Liam is celebrated for his atmospheric, melancholic songs. After his last album in 2024, he now presents his new album „PECH“: 17 songs that feel more personal and cinematic than his previous work. The corresponding „PECH TOUR“ will kick off in January 2027 and will cover major cities in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

We accompanied him throughout a day in Berlin. As the city slowly awakens, he offers us an authentic look into his daily life and how he spends his time. He told us about his new album, what happened on the way to Marseille, and which is the most underrated song on the album.

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LEONIE KAMPEN: How does your new album differ from your previous albums/songs?

LEVIN LIAM: In my opinion, it has become more mature musically. It’s a coherent journey, both in terms of what’s being said and the sound. And even though there are a lot of darker-themed tracks on it, I’d say it’s also a little more playful and fun.

LK: Which one is your personal favorite on the album?

LL:Very hard to say. It always changes. As of now, I’d say “weißt schon.”

LK: Why “Pech” as the title?

LL:“Pech” is a very unique German word. There is no direct translation in English. You’d use something like “bad luck” or “the opposite of luck.” Plus, you can interpret the word in two different ways, and both fit the meaning the album has to me.

First, “Pech” in its direct meaning: being or feeling unlucky, having bad things happen to you and dealing with them. And second, there’s this way of using it in German that’s equivalent to saying “whatever” in English. That’s also a key mood of the album: shit hitting the fan in all sorts of ways, and still being like, “whatever.” A certain attitude or arrogance on the brink of it all.

LK: Do you consider yourself unlucky?

LL: No, not really. I think in some ways I’ve always been both very unlucky and very lucky at the same time, which also fits what I meant with the two meanings of the word “Pech.” I’m not a spiritual person, but I feel like life has a pretty good way of balancing things out. You win some, you lose some. You get disappointed by people, and you disappoint others. I got really lucky in a lot of ways in life, but I’ve also been through some very painful challenges over the last couple of years, and I try to have that balance in my music as well.

LK: Your fourth tour is upcoming next year – How do you feel, what are your expectations?

LL: I was able to learn a lot from my previous tours, so I’m really looking forward to this one. We already played some of the album at the Elbphilharmonie, and it’s an exciting one to play and hear live.

LK: Berlin or Hamburg?

LL: I love both for very different reasons. Hamburg feels more like home to me. Calming and familiar, smaller and more manageable. I can get shit done here, see family, be productive. Berlin, on the other hand, often feels very chaotic, big, exciting, and so on.

Even though I was born there, most of the time I’ve spent in Berlin was in the last couple of years, after the start of my career, so a lot of it is connected directly or indirectly to music. But I also have a lot of dear friends there, so I couldn’t miss out on either one. Still, I’d love to move somewhere completely different one day.

LK: Where to?

LL: If things calm down politically one day, I could see myself living in New York for some time. New York has been one of the most inspiring places I’ve been to, so that’s kind of a dream.

TO WATCH “MOTHER MARY“ BY DAVID LOWERY

Anna Klusmeier — Wed, 20 May 2026 12:11:36 +0000

David Lowery´s new pop drama has it all: a top-tier, all female cast, film music by FKA twigs and Charli XCX, bespoke fashion pieces by Iris van Herpen, a complex relationship between two creatives and an overall unsettling yet intoxicating feeling.

Anne Hathaway, who excelled this year in „The devil wears Prada 2“, took on another lead role as „Mother Mary“, an iconic pop star, whose exorbitant success seems to be growing over her head. Off stage, the megastar is exhausted and lonely. Lost and yearning for a huge comeback, she confides in her former friend Sam Anselm, portrayed by Michaela Coel.

The fashion designer helped her during the early days, carving out a successful creative identity, followed by a dramatic fall out and a ten year enstrangement.

Mary asks the former friend to design a dress for her revival, within only 24 hours.

What follows is a hallucinatory night with old conflicts and painful memories arising, jumping between confrontation, collaboration and reinvention.

Director and writer David Lowery draws inspiration from pop stars such as Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift and Beyoncé to create the role of Mother Mary, a world famous and celebrated pop star.

In preparation, Anne Hathaway took singing and plenty of dance classes, „until her legs were numb“ to understand and gain the real star skillset. All dances in the movie are choreographed by Dani Vitale, whose work is known through collaborations with Rihanna, Katy Perry or Halsey.

The much anticipated red dress is a specially crafted design by visionary Iris van Herpen.

While other costumes were created under the direction of Bina Daigeler, the film’s gloomy, spectacular imagery is shaped by Francesca Di Mottola, bringing together a cohesive creative vision.

An impressive film that skilfully uncovers the dark side of creative industries and fame, as well as their impact on genuine friendships and collaborations, using elements of body horror and psychological tension.

„Mother Mary“ will be screened in German cinemas from 21 May 2026 onwards.

WEEKEND MUSIC TIP PT 92 – NEROMUN

Anna Klusmeier — Fri, 15 May 2026 12:27:28 +0000

It’s a sunny afternoon in Mainz and a diverse audience is slowly gathering at and around „Schon Schön“, a cultural venue for club nights, events and concerts. Neromun, previously known as „Negroman“, is presenting his new album „welk“ tonight to a passionate crowd in his hometown. But before that, he takes the time to sit with us in front of the majestic St. Peter’s Church.
What was planned as a quick interview turns into a long, inspiring, almost spiritual conversation about linguistic theory, his creative journey and finding God and gratitude in daily life.

LEONIE KAMPEN: You currently live in Berlin, but today we are back at your hometown Mainz. How has your home influenced you, on a personal as well as on a musical level?

NEROMUN: Yeah, it’s funny, I never really use the word „home“ for here, I don’t have a connection to the term in general. It is definitely the place where I grew up, went to school and spent most of my life, even though it’s getting a bit tight. Mainz is very special, also because Wiesbaden and Frankfurt are so closely connected. There used to be many army bases here, which brought a lot of Black culture into the region. There were many Black clubs in the area, also in Mainz, but mostly Frankfurt and Wiesbaden. Techno too – this club „Dorian Gray“ in Frankfurt started techno in Germany first, but actually it was a funk and disco club, so also a Black space. But they were open to it, and that’s how the first raves started.
All that has definitely influenced me. I grew up with very good music, not only from my upbringing but also from the streets and my surroundings.
Also my old crew, „Sichtexot“ or Eloquent, who now lives in Wiesbaden, they were all here and we hung out and influenced and inspired each other.

LK: Regarding your music. I’ve rarely heard anyone use words in such a unique, creative way as you do. Do you read a lot? Or what are your sources of inspiration?

N: I do read quite a bit, even though I don’t even enjoy it that much. I don’t do it for fun or to kill time, but to access art. I read books that aim to go in interesting directions with language itself.
To me, rap creators, but also musicians in general, are nowadays poets. They create poetry that people can actually access, much more maybe than contemporary poetry. I don’t even know many contemporary poets like that.

LK: Me neither. I also feel like people are hardly reading any poetry anymore.

N: I actually do. I always carry a poetry book with me. I am not wearing my jacket, otherwise I could show you now.

LK: Which one is it currently?

N: Right now I have Georg Heym’s poetry with me, and Rilke is always in my bag. Poets from the beginning of the 20th century, they really resonate with me — Georg Heym, Georg Trakl, Else Lasker-Schüler, Rilke, Gottfried Benn — those are the kings and queens of poetry for me. And always have been. We read Hermann Hesse in 8th grade, and I was like, „whoa, this is crazy, I need to dig deeper into this“. So from there I moved over to Kafka and others and was just always reading a lot of that stuff.

Growing up, listening to artists such as Tyler, the Creator, I would google every single word I didn’t understand and treated lyrics as poems. For me they’re on the same level, there’s no difference.

LK: About your new album. Where would you position it in comparison to your other albums?

N: I don’t really think about it in that context, but if I had to, I’d say it’s a circle that closes, sort of finishing off the previous three albums. It almost sophisticates my previous works where I was experimenting more – many techniques and approaches that I was developing for the past six years I could finally apply instead of experimenting with them.

LK: I must admit, I don’t always understand all your lyrics. Does everything really have meaning or a reference or is it sometimes also just words?

N: Everything has meaning and reference, it’s all thought through. But it’s important to me that, just like you said, it’s also feelings and vibes, because then the words gain a whole new meaning. They gain a new quality that means more to me than their alleged meaning.
There are plenty of deep reasons, such as: „How does meaning work?“ There’s this theory that we limit words to what they mean, but in reality there’s much more, such as the sound of it. The sound, the vibe is what actually sets our body into vibrations. And I really like to play with that.

Open texts inspire more people to click onto that and continue writing, or not necessarily writing but just expression in general.
Like Kafka, his works are open, „not finished“, with an open ending. And there’s this huge argument about whether they are actually unfinished or intended like that. His novels are endless, such as in „The Trial“, the protagonist is just trying to understand what’s happening to him and there’s no end to it. If there was one, it would be too easy — we could say, okay, that’s the moral of the story, done. But with the story remaining open, there are all these threads continuing forever. And that’s one of the reasons why Kafka is so popular, it simply doesn’t end.

LK: Are you already planning new projects or are you laying low after this release?

N: Right now it’s a bit of a transition phase, to see what’s happening, what’s working. I have the feeling I want to change my name again. For now, I’ve always done three albums for each artist name, like trilogies. I have the feeling I haven’t reached my final form yet and the name has a lot to do with that somehow. But the new identity hasn’t revealed their sound to me yet – just some feelings and playing around a bit, but nothing final yet. To me that’s the most beautiful phase of creating, when you’re figuring it out and are insecure and tripping over like a child that has just learned how to walk, it’s cute.

LK: How would you describe the current chapter, what emotions do you associate with your new album „welk“?

N: Gratefulness, consciousness, empathy, love of one’s neighbour as well as your enemies. We haven’t really covered that yet, but somehow I really found Jesus in the past year, my whole life just flipped around.
Gratefulness is so important — for example before my song „Prayer 3“, in which I am saying „I am hella thankful“, I’ve never done anything like that. I never expressed gratitude in a song. So many times I’ve worked through my anger and sadness, but when I made this song, I was levitating. When recording, you need to repeat it maybe 50 times. So for 50 times I was saying „I am hella thankful, I am thankful, I am thankful“. After that I was flying. And I realized: „Oh my god, this is it, I must be way more aware and thankful and actually say ‘thank you’ after each day.“
Same as for my song „Im Licht“, where I’m saying „You’re being heard when praying“, and it’s true. You are being heard when you pray, you can manifest everything. And that’s something that is far from finished for me, I want to really get to the bottom of this and work with it.

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Anna Klusmeier — Thu, 14 May 2026 13:11:43 +0000

GCDS „THE MODERN PRINCESS“ STARRING ANNA MALYGON

After closing the GCDS SS26 runway show, Anna Malygon’s appearance in the new campaign comes as no surprise. The Ukrainian internet It-girl has quickly built a strong fanbase through her instinctive, sexy, and daring online presence — a perfect match for GCDS.

Shot by Jumbo Tsui in Los Angeles, the summer campaign follows a day in the life of a modern princess. Playing dress-up, driving, and fooling around, she appears glamorous, messy, and unfiltered. Set within a dreamy, castle-like world, Anna moves through GCDS’s playful, surreal universe. We see oversized silhouettes, statement accessories, and overall pop-inspired styling by Mari Siviakova.

The campaign successfully explores the contrast between fantasy aesthetics and raw internet culture — and the result is definitely worth seeing.

THE ROYAL D – DIESEL´S DYNASTY CAMPAIGN

Diesel’s new campaign, The Royal D, skilfully balances sophistication and irreverence.
The concept introduces a modern denim aristocracy through majestic family portraits reminiscent of old master paintings. Reinterpreted by Glenn Martens and Christopher Simmonds, the campaign celebrates contemporary freedom, self-expression, and individuality.

The new Made in Italy capsule collection combines Italian denim craftsmanship with modern cuts and design elements, including barrel fits, wide-leg silhouettes, and cropped jackets. Photographed by Johnny Dufort, the campaign captures Diesel’s powerful dynasty while highlighting its adaptability and playful approach to the contemporary world.

But see for yourself.

BULGARI AND THEIR ADDITIONS TO THE TUBOGAS LINE

Can’t decide between gold or silver? Bulgari has introduced new additions to its iconic Tubogas line, blending the unexpected pairing of gold and steel—two materials that couldn’t feel more opposite. Yet the house masterfully brings them together, merging innovation, traditional craftsmanship, and a strong dedication to timeless design.

The latest collection expands with four new jewelry pieces, alongside two new Serpenti watches, which elegantly coil around the wrist in the signature winding silhouette.

And for those who prefer a more decisive choice, the new additions to the B.Zero1 line reinterpret both yellow and white gold into bold, architectural designs with a refined, contemporary edge.

ARMANI RESIDENCIES

Armani partnered with Sierra Blanca Estates and Palya Invest to make its first move into the residential market. The Italian brand is planning 33 exclusive residences across a 50,000-square-metre site on the “Golden Mile,” the prestigious coastline connecting Marbella and Puerto Banús. According to Carlos Rodríguez, CEO of Sierra Blanca Estates, the project will “mark a turning point for the city.”

Palya Invest, the project’s second partner, is co-led by tennis legend Rafael Nadal, who previously fronted the campaigns for Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans in 2011.

The development consists of a small number of sophisticated buildings spread across a vast landscape, designed to ensure both privacy and tranquility through a careful balance of openness and seclusion. Surrounded by nature, the residences offer panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea. Along the Golden Mile, architecture, nature, and design coexist in harmony, while the residences themselves reflect Armani’s core values of balance, harmony, and authenticity.

Armani’s vision of contemporary luxury also includes a state-of-the-art spa, a fully equipped gym, a private club, and a 24-hour concierge service. The project is scheduled for completion in 2028.

VOR: PROGRESSIVE RESTRAINT

Founded in 2010 by Jörg Rohwer-Kahlmann and Andreas Klingseisen, VOR emerged from 1980s and 1990s street culture shaped by hip hop, techno, skateboarding, and graffiti. The Munich-based founders see sneakers not just as functional objects, but as markers of identity and cultural belonging.

Drawing on Rohwer-Kahlmann’s experience at PUMA and Klingseisen’s entrepreneurial background, VOR translates streetwear references into a refined, enduring design language. What started as sketches and prototypes in a Munich apartment developed into a brand defined by precision, restraint, and material quality. At its core, VOR follows a philosophy of “progressive restraint,” focusing on clean silhouettes, balanced proportions, and carefully selected materials rather than logos or seasonal trends. The result is a focus on longevity in both design and construction.

Today, VOR produces its sneakers in Portugal with specialised manufacturers that share its emphasis on craftsmanship, sustainability, and responsible production, positioning the brand between street culture, contemporary fashion, and product design.

TO WATCH „PALÄSTINA 36“ BY ANNE MARIE JACIR

Anna Klusmeier — Thu, 14 May 2026 13:09:02 +0000

“Palästina 36“ taps into the early origins of the ongoing conflict in Palestine in 1936. As Jews were persecuted in Germany and wider Europe, the British mandate authorities supported increased Jewish immigration to Palestine, framing it at times as a refuge, while tensions on the ground were already escalating.

Palestinian director Anne Marie Jacir zooms in on the fate of one village, Al-Basma. Yusuf Al Bassawi (Karim Daoud Anaya), born and raised there, works as a driver for publisher Amir Atef (Dhafer L’Abidine) in Jerusalem. Over the course of the 119-minute film, the audience witnesses his inner conflict between his life in the city, his roots in Al-Basma, and the differing political convictions around him. After a shocking incident, Yusuf decides to join the rebellion and fight for Palestine.

What follows is a depiction of Palestine at the height of the 1936–1939 Arab Revolt, in which Palestinians resisted British colonial rule and increasing Zionist settlement.

Told through the perspectives and fates of different protagonists and families, the stories are connected by a shared sense of hope and resilience despite the surrounding violence.

The imagery is often quiet, leaving space for the wide, almost mythical landscapes of Palestine, but also for the erupting violence and brutality of the British authorities and Zionist militias.

Jacir and her team reconstructed parts of the village of Al-Basma in order to film on original locations and better capture the atmosphere of the land. Following the events of 7 October 2023, production was temporarily relocated to Jordan, before returning 13 months later to the original filming sites. This makes it the only film production in Palestine within the past two years, turning it into a symbol of cultural resilience.

The closing scene could just as well belong to the present: protesters marching through the streets, chanting and waving the Palestinian flag.

An exceptional film of strong political relevance for anyone seeking to understand Palestinian suffering and the historical roots of the ongoing conflict.

„Palästina 36“ will be screened in German cinemas from Thursday, 14 May 2026

onwards.