2 years ago we set out to carve a dedicated space in the fashion and media industries for LGBTQIA+ models and creatives. as the first agency of its kind in Germany, and one of the first in the world, there was no blueprint to follow. there was no manual that could tell us how to start and run a business in a system that doesn’t recognize elements of our basic identities, how to navigate industries that are built from and maintained by racism, queerphobia, transphobia, and other forms of discrimination, how to show people that fashion owes so much to those it so often excludes. there have been many questions, but one thing has always been clear; marginalised people are endlessly resourceful, and when connected by a common goal of a truly inclusive industry, the outcome is exceptional.
we shot these photos to celebrate what we have built together. fashion has a long way to go, but we are taking this moment to reflect on how far we have come.
we want to use this opportunity to extend our deepest thanks to everyone involved, all of the models and creatives on the uns* roster, everyone we have worked with, and everyone who has given their love and support.
auf uns* 🥂
credit:
photographer & art director: CORA (they/them)
models JOTA (they/he), LAFFY (they/he/she), PRUDENCE (she/her), RAE/MEE-JIN (she/they), SAHRA (she/her), YVES (any pronouns)
feat. former uns* model HANAN (she/they)
