Faraway, so close!

One of the inspirations for Cecilie Bahnsen’s SS24 show is Wim Wenders’ film ‘Faraway, So Close’, a fascinating blend of spiritual exploration, enigmatic connections and ethereal angels in Berlin. The visually poetic storytelling and introspection was a key reference when visual artist, Freja Sofie Kirk, went backstage before Cecilie’s SS24 show at Paris Fashion Week. In this unique exploration, she invites the viewer so close to the models, dressers, make up artists and hair stylists. While she explores their world you can almost feel their touch and hear their breaths. Through the lens of Freja’s camera, she not only explores the intricacies of a fashion show but also reveals less seen aspects of the creative process. The film portrays a busy environment before a show: Models are getting dressed, having their hair and makeup done. Suddenly the pace slows down, camera moves closer and the loud sounds of the space disappear into the quiet breathing of the models and the tactile sounds of the fabric against their skin.