Mimi Beijing

Mimi Beijing (Fashion-Fest on the road) by Mimi Berlin, a Fashion-Fest made in Beijing China, 9/29/2013. This group portrait was made during Mimi Berlin’s first trip ever to Beijing for SALON/BJ. Inspired by this new temporary surrounding; the Dashilar Area (historic center of Beijing), Mimi Beijing came to live at The Far East Hotel Lobby.

All the portrayed are friends and colleagues of Mimi Berlin, they are also students from CAFA, from left to right: (standing) Richie, Greg, Rebecca, Tom, (sitting): Viola, June, Ray, Rex, Paris.

Dear boys and girls; Danke Schön for inspiring us! Extra thanks to SALON/BJ participants: Conny Groenewegen for the Fashion Vibes and the black&white knitted tops. Sander Wassink for Viola’s shoes. youasme-measyou for the grey scarf. Klaas Kuiken and Dieter Volkers for the dipped lantern. Martin Butler for the wearable statement. Jan Rothuizen for the Heart-I-N-Y t-shirt. (Chris Kabel, Manon Schaap and Gijs Stork, thanks for lending your clothes to us) Thanks to Martijn den Boer for coming up with the title Mimi Beijing. Last thank you to SALON/BJ from the bottom of our hearts for making Mimi Beijing possible.

See backstage details and get more background information on the Mimi Beijing portrait