Nina Hoss Doesn’t Need Answers Words by Ann-Kathrin Riedl Nina Hoss is the first to arrive on set on a grey spring morning in Berlin. When we meet at the Julia Stoschek Foundation, she opens the door herself – smiling, present, without pretense. It sets the tone immediately. This shoot has been close to my heart since I became editor-in-chief of Fräulein. Nina embodies something I deeply admire: calmness, clarity, and a quiet grace that makes everything around her feel less ordinary. Even a coffee cup looks elegant in her hands. And yet, she is playful, almost “goofy,” as our photographer puts it. People who carry themselves like that usually follow their joy – with gratitude and humility.
“It could be anyone, so why not you?“ – How Namasenda restored the hope in my dreams Words by Leonie Kampen I am meeting Namasenda during the crushing heatwave in Berlin, one day before her show. We sit down in one of the outdoor cafés close to KaDeWe and, while attempting to save an overheated bumblebee from our table, we discuss everything from her upbringing in Sweden to the new album “Limbo” and her visions for the future. For the Swedish singer and songwriter, there was never any other option but music.
Fashion Editorial: Zarah Kofler – between self and character Words by Helena Alge On stage, Zarah Kofler can be a king, a drug baroness, or anyone in between. For her, acting is a space where language, status, and identity can be tried on, discarded, and reinvented. We spoke about finding freedom through performance, navigating change, and the experiences that continue to shape her as an artist.
Berlin Fashion Week SS27: The Collections That Stayed With Us Words by Helena Alge Berlin Fashion Week once again proved that some of its strongest voices aren't necessarily the loudest. Rather than chasing spectacle, many designers focused on storytelling, building collections shaped by memory, identity, history and transformation. From intimate coming of age narratives to forgotten chapters of Berlin's fashion past, this season felt deeply personal while reflecting broader cultural conversations. These are the collections that stood out to us and continued to resonate long after the final look left the runway.
Pick Of The Week: Supergirl x David Koma Crystal Logo Tank Top Words by Nicole Atieno The Supergirl crystal logo tank top from David Koma’s Pre-Fall 2026 collection translates the spirit of the collaboration into a collectible everyday piece, reimagining the iconic S-Shield through the designer’s sharp lens.
CHOOSING THE BEGINNING Nadia Murad in conversation with Caroline Whiteley A human rights advocate and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Murad managed to escape ISIS capture in 2014 and arrived in Stuttgart, where she began to rebuild a sense of home. She recounts this period in her 2017 memoir, "The Last Girl", which brought international attention to the Yazidi genocide and marked the beginning of her public advocacy.
Seen by Fräulein: What caught our eye this week Words by Hannah Line Cummins Too many headlines, too little time. That’s why "Seen by Fräulein" is our weekly edit of everything the Fräulein team has been talking about, obsessing over, or saving for later.
Nina Hagen: “I hate being put in a box. It’s always so cramped there” Words by Thomas Clausen Whether in the spotlight or beyond, Nina Hagen has continually challenged norms in music, media, and society, cementing her reputation as one of her generation’s most unpredictable and outspoken voices. FRÄULEIN’s author Thomas Clausen invited Nina Hagen for an in-depth conversation exploring her artistic and spiritual journey.
Too Much, On Purpose: Inside the world of Sam Quealy Words by Ann-Kathrin Riedl Sam Quealy is not someone you forget easily. Not after seeing her on stage – and certainly not after stepping into the world she creates. The Australian-born, Paris-based artist moves somewhere between club kid, pop performer and conceptual provocateur. Trained as a dancer before turning to music, her work has always been rooted in the body first – in movement, energy, presence. Her sound between pop and techno is inseparable from the way she performs it: physical, exaggerated, deliberately over the top.
Nina Hoss Doesn’t Need Answers Words by Ann-Kathrin Riedl Nina Hoss is the first to arrive on set on a grey spring morning in Berlin. When we meet at the Julia Stoschek Foundation, she opens the door herself – smiling, present, without pretense. It sets the tone immediately. This shoot has been close to my heart since I became editor-in-chief of Fräulein. Nina embodies something I deeply admire: calmness, clarity, and a quiet grace that makes everything around her feel less ordinary. Even a coffee cup looks elegant in her hands. And yet, she is playful, almost “goofy,” as our photographer puts it. People who carry themselves like that usually follow their joy – with gratitude and humility.
“It could be anyone, so why not you?“ – How Namasenda restored the hope in my dreams Words by Leonie Kampen I am meeting Namasenda during the crushing heatwave in Berlin, one day before her show. We sit down in one of the outdoor cafés close to KaDeWe and, while attempting to save an overheated bumblebee from our table, we discuss everything from her upbringing in Sweden to the new album “Limbo” and her visions for the future. For the Swedish singer and songwriter, there was never any other option but music.
Fashion Editorial: Zarah Kofler – between self and character Words by Helena Alge On stage, Zarah Kofler can be a king, a drug baroness, or anyone in between. For her, acting is a space where language, status, and identity can be tried on, discarded, and reinvented. We spoke about finding freedom through performance, navigating change, and the experiences that continue to shape her as an artist.
Berlin Fashion Week SS27: The Collections That Stayed With Us Words by Helena Alge Berlin Fashion Week once again proved that some of its strongest voices aren't necessarily the loudest. Rather than chasing spectacle, many designers focused on storytelling, building collections shaped by memory, identity, history and transformation. From intimate coming of age narratives to forgotten chapters of Berlin's fashion past, this season felt deeply personal while reflecting broader cultural conversations. These are the collections that stood out to us and continued to resonate long after the final look left the runway.
Pick Of The Week: Supergirl x David Koma Crystal Logo Tank Top Words by Nicole Atieno The Supergirl crystal logo tank top from David Koma’s Pre-Fall 2026 collection translates the spirit of the collaboration into a collectible everyday piece, reimagining the iconic S-Shield through the designer’s sharp lens.
CHOOSING THE BEGINNING Nadia Murad in conversation with Caroline Whiteley A human rights advocate and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Murad managed to escape ISIS capture in 2014 and arrived in Stuttgart, where she began to rebuild a sense of home. She recounts this period in her 2017 memoir, "The Last Girl", which brought international attention to the Yazidi genocide and marked the beginning of her public advocacy.
Seen by Fräulein: What caught our eye this week Words by Hannah Line Cummins Too many headlines, too little time. That’s why "Seen by Fräulein" is our weekly edit of everything the Fräulein team has been talking about, obsessing over, or saving for later.
Nina Hagen: “I hate being put in a box. It’s always so cramped there” Words by Thomas Clausen Whether in the spotlight or beyond, Nina Hagen has continually challenged norms in music, media, and society, cementing her reputation as one of her generation’s most unpredictable and outspoken voices. FRÄULEIN’s author Thomas Clausen invited Nina Hagen for an in-depth conversation exploring her artistic and spiritual journey.
Too Much, On Purpose: Inside the world of Sam Quealy Words by Ann-Kathrin Riedl Sam Quealy is not someone you forget easily. Not after seeing her on stage – and certainly not after stepping into the world she creates. The Australian-born, Paris-based artist moves somewhere between club kid, pop performer and conceptual provocateur. Trained as a dancer before turning to music, her work has always been rooted in the body first – in movement, energy, presence. Her sound between pop and techno is inseparable from the way she performs it: physical, exaggerated, deliberately over the top.
