Ramona Dirsch is the current German body building champion in the “women’s physique” category, as well as a finalist at last year’s Universe Championship, the star of this fashion story and also graced the cover of INDIE’s current issue, majestically posing in front of the “DeLorean” car from Back to the future (and maybe the only element able to take the spotlight a tiny bit away from her). So it’s pretty safe to say she knows exactly how to draw attention to her.
Training for 34 years and now 40, she explains how for her the most satisfying thing is being able to show what she has achieved with her body. Training is all about change, experimentation and learning to not get stuck in that infamous plateau. Fashion or any other creative fields are a bit like that as well – creatives fear feeling stuck. It’s all about being daring, not scared of change and open to have your existing preconceived notions challenged. Watch Ramona proudly show off her impressive physique in a very picturesque scenery in this story shot by photographer Timothy Schaumburg sporting some very daring outfits ideated by INDIE fashion director Dogukan Nesanir.
Hat EMMA BREWIN, Hijab NIKE, Dress MIMI WADE
(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)
Declan: Suit TIGER OF SWEDEN, Turtleneck and mask stylist’s own
Bastian: Full look ALEXANDER MCQUEEN, Hat EMMA BREWIN
Daniel: Suit RICHARD JAMES, T-Shirt and balaclava stylist’s own
Dzovhani: Full look ALEXANDER MCQUEEN, Sunglasses ALAIN MIKLI
(LEFT) Full look ALEXANDER MCQUEEN, Sunglasses ALAIN MIKLI
(RIGHT) Full look ALEXANDER MCQUEEN, Hat EMMA BREWIN
(LEFT) Suit TIGER OF SWEDEN, Turtleneck and mask stylist’s own
(RIGHT) Suit RICHARD JAMES, T-Shirt stylist’s own, Sunglasses ALAIN MIKLI
(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)
Daniel: Suit RICHARD JAMES, T-Shirt stylist’s own
Bastian: Full look ALEXANDER MCQUEEN, Hat LOLA HATS via MATCHESFASHION.COM
Dzovhani: Full look ALEXANDER MCQUEEN, Hat LOLA HATS via MATCHESFASHION.COM
Bikini stylist’s own, Coat CÉLINE
Full look ALEXANDER MCQUEEN, Hat JORDAN DALAH
Jaquet MATT DYER, Skirt MULBERRY, Leggings FALKE, Fishnet tights TOPSHOP, Shoes CÉLINE, Jewellery stylist’s own
(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)
Daniel: Suit RICHARD JAMES, T-Shirt stylist’s own, Hat GUCCI
Declan: Suit TIGER OF SWEDEN, Turtleneck stylist’s own, Sunglasses OAKLEY
Ramona: Leather Top JORDAN DALAH, Turtleneck CÉLINE, Feather Boa WILLIAM FAN, Skirt DRIES VAN NOTEN, Necklace VIVIENNE WESTWOOD, Earrings EMMA BREWIN, Sunglasses PRADA
Bastian: Total Look ALEXANDER MCQUEEN, Sunglasses OAKLEY
Dzovhani: Total Look ALEXANDER MCQUEEN, Sunglasses OAKLEY
(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)
Daniel: Suit RICHARD JAMES, T-Shirt stylist’s own, Hat LOLA HATS via MATCHESFASHION.COM
Bastian: Total Look ALEXANDER MCQUEEN, Hat LOLA HATS via MATCHESFASHION.COM
Declan: Suit TIGER OF SWEDEN, Turtleneck stylist’s own, Sunglasses OAKLEY
Dzovhani: Total Look ALEXANDER MCQUEEN, Hat LOLA HATS VIA MATCHESFASHION.COM
Ramona: Coat MATEO VELASQUEZ, Leggings FALKE, Shoes GUISEPPE ZANOTTI
Suit and Shirt ALEXANDER MCQUEEN, Hat CONNOLLY via MATCHESFASHION.COM
Suit TIGER OF SWEDEN, Turtleneck and hat stylist’s own
(LEFT)
Suit TIGER OF SWEDEN, Turtleneck and hat stylist’s own
(RIGHT)
Suit ALEXANDER MCQUEEN, Shirt ALEXANDER MCQUEEN, Hat EMMA BREWIN
Suit ALEXANDER MCQUEEN, Shirt ALEXANDER MCQUEEN, Hat EMMA BREWIN
Hat EMMA BREWIN, Hijab NIKE, Dress MIMI WADE, Shoes ACNE STUDIOS
Suit TIGER OF SWEDEN, Turtleneck stylist’s own, Hat CONNOLLY via MATCHESFASHION.COM
Dress ACNE STUDIOS
Photography TIMOTHY SCHAUMBURG
Creative Direction and Styling DOGUKAN NESANIR
Hair DUSHAN PETROVICH
Make-Up BERENICE AMMANN
Talent RAMONA DIRSCH
Models LDZOVHANI GOSPODINOV at NEST MODEL MANAGEMENT, BASTIAN THIERY at NEST MODEL MANAGEMENT, DECLAN at CORE MANAGEMENT, STEPHAN G at CORE MANAGEMENT, DANIEL KRONE at CORE MANAGEMENT
Casting ROXANE DIA
Executive Producer SERENA POMPEI, Set Producer KOA PENNOCK
Photo Assistants PHILLIP KOLL, AMELY SOMMER, DANIELLE COYLE
Stylist Assistants DENISE ROTTMANN, HELENA KUHNE
Taken from INDIE NO 58, THE NONSENSE ISSUE – get your copy here.
