309 MAGAZINE x TSCHENNIKA POP UP
Two Days of Fashion, Art and Connection
What started as the first 309 Magazine Pop Up turned into a great success. Around 150 people came together over two days creating an atmosphere filled with fashion, art, new connections and creative energy. The idea behind the event was simple: to bring 309 Magazine into a physical space where people could connect, discover new talent and experience the creative community that surrounds the magazine.
From the moment guests arrived upstairs it was clear that this was more than a traditional pop up store. A bar and a comfortable couch created the perfect setting for conversations and new connections. A tattoo artist was also part of the space adding another creative dimension to the experience. The relaxed atmosphere made it easy to meet new people and enjoy the event together.
The drinks were an important part of the experience as well. Guests could enjoy Cazante Sparkling and 101 Sparkling Cyder completely free of charge. A special thank you goes to 101 Sparkling Cyder for sponsoring the drinks and supporting our very first Pop Up. Their contribution helped create an even more welcoming atmosphere and made the two days feel like a celebration of the community coming together.
Downstairs was the heart of the Pop Up. This was where the designers and artists presented their work giving visitors the opportunity to experience their individual creative worlds up close.
Labay PN stands for personality, craftsmanship and individuality. The brand takes a conscious approach to fashion and focuses on individually crafted pieces with their own stories. For founder Labay Ponndorf the journey began at the age of 14 when he sold his first self made piece. Today the brand represents a clear alternative to fast fashion with a focus on quality, intention and personal connection.
Arthur Montargon presented Kiss and Kill Yourself with a deeply personal approach to fashion. His pieces are entirely handmade and carry traces of memories, emotions and personal experiences. Imperfections are not hidden but embraced as part of the story behind each garment. Every piece becomes something unique and personal.
Wear X Rare brought another perspective to the Pop Up. Based in Stockholm the brand combines fashion with art and a futuristic vision of individuality. Inspired by an imagined world beyond the ordinary the brand explores identity and self expression through clothing. Slow fashion and community are at the centre of the concept alongside experimentation and the belief that clothing can communicate something deeper than appearance alone.
Chez Flore Studio represented the creative world of Flore Vauvillé. Based in Paris the studio is a space for artistic collaboration and cultural exchange. Fashion meets music, film, photography and other creative disciplines with the belief that new ideas often emerge when different people and perspectives come together.
2Huge brought an experimental approach to fashion. Reconstructed garments, upcycling, crochet and unconventional silhouettes come together to transform everyday materials into something completely new. His pieces move between fashion, costume and wearable art while constantly questioning what clothing can become.
Quentinesser introduced a darker and futuristic aesthetic. Based in Germany the designer explores individualism, identity and contemporary existentialism. Elongated silhouettes, monochromatic looks and architectural proportions create a visual language somewhere between dystopian elegance and quiet rebellion.
Urszula Markiewicz combines fashion with spirituality, history and visual symbolism. Her designs reinterpret elements of religious iconography and sacred architecture through a contemporary perspective. Hearts, crosses, lace and veils meet modern silhouettes creating pieces that are not only visually striking but also encourage reflection on religion, identity and social expectations.
EGODEATH999 approaches clothing as an expression of transformation. The brand explores identity, consciousness and the process of breaking away from established ideas of the self. The pieces are not simply made to be worn. They communicate an idea and reflect a personal journey of change and self discovery.
Cultural heritage and craftsmanship also played an important role. The creative work behind Apocalypsis Collective and Tsolis Textil connects the history of Crete with contemporary design and textile production. The work explores the relationship between heritage and innovation with the belief that tradition should not simply be preserved but reimagined.
Rabea Sene presented Child in the Illusion with a multidisciplinary approach to fashion. Photography, poetry, music and fashion come together with upcycling and a conscious appreciation of imperfection. Discarded materials are transformed into new creations that question ideas of value, authorship and what we actually look for when we buy clothing.
Alyssa Celine Berrez of Vicious FX brought the boundaries between the body, art and transformation into focus. As a sculptor and special effects artist she works with prosthetics, masks and body art while exploring the relationship between the organic and the artificial. Through Vicious FX and La Boucherie she creates spaces in Paris where body art and experimental craftsmanship come together.
What connected all of these different creative perspectives was a shared focus on individuality, craftsmanship and creative freedom. The Pop Up represented exactly what 309 Magazine stands for: bringing different people and disciplines together while creating space for new perspectives and meaningful connections.
Two days were filled with good fashion, great conversations and genuine connections. With around 150 visitors the first 309 Magazine Pop Up was a major success and showed just how much energy can be created when a creative community comes together in one physical space.
The first Pop Up was a success.
And at the same time it was only the beginning.
We are already looking forward to the next 309 event.