Sometimes inspiration comes in unexpected forms—or, in this case, in an unexpectedly fashionable way. While flicking through TV channels (yes, old-school live TV), I stumbled upon a documentary about Susanne Bartsch. I have to admit, I’d never heard of her before—shame on me, given she’s a legendary gay ally and a fierce supporter during the AIDS crisis. But long story short, I was hooked. She’s a fascinating character: born in Bern, she moved to London and later to New York, where she’s lived in the famous Chelsea Hotel ever since. And what a life! Party girl? Grand dame of the clubs? I’m not sure what to call her, but what I saw was pure inspiration—proof of what creativity, positivity, and trust in life can achieve. Of course, luck played its part, but see for yourself:
But that’s not all. I was lucky—there’s currently an exhibition about her at the Museum für Gestaltung, though it finishes on the 7th of December. So, be quick if you want to see it for yourself! And if you miss it, I can at least show you some pictures.
