Haider Ackermann’s vision spills across the pages of A#3 like invisible ink – his presence gleaned in each page, yet his garments, his words and his visage strangely lacking. It is only here in Ari Versluis’ image entitled ‘Haider’s Gang’ that the man himself steps out of the shadows and into the spotlight, yet cushioned in a way – with his nearest and dearest standing around him, hands on their hearts. This includes Hannelore Knuts, a muse and dear friend of Haider – the pair met on the train years ago and have not gone a day since without contact. Hannelore appeared in a beautiful series by Inez & Vinoodh in A#3 also here.

This tradition of showing the faces of the designer’s team has travelled through several issues, and this is the first to be showcased here on A BLOG.

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