Acclaimed German fashion designer Michael Michalsky granted Zefyr Life Magazine a one hour interview at his Berlin headquarters and atelier on the eve of his now famous 'StyleNite'. The conversation touched upon the designer's childhood, his love for fashion and for the arts, and his new haute-couture collection.

'Michael Michalsky is a beautiful human, and that's what impresses us most' said Florian David, Zefyr Life Magazine Editor in Chief and CEO of Zefyr Worldwide in London. 'He is not afraid to take risks, and his ability to spot trends and talents is uncanny.'

Lina Daugirdaite, Zefyr's Creative Director, added: 'People like to talk a lot about racism without ever doing much against it, instead Michael prefers to walk the talk, and have three ravishing black models at his catwalk inside the prestigious Ritz-Carlton. This deserves respect.'

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Part of the conversation has been edited as a teaser featuring Michael Michalsky and some beautiful photography artworks courtesy of the private estates of legendary photographers FC Gundlach, Herbert List and Erwin Blumenfeld.

About Michael Michalsky: Michael Michalsky (born 23 February 1967 in Gottingen) is a German fashion designer. He is the founder and head designer of the fashion label Michalsky. He is also the creative director of the luxury handbag manufacturer MCM since 2005. Besides his fashion business, Michalsky runs the agency Michalsky DesignLab, which offers design services. Today, Michalsky is considered one of Germany's most influential designers. His StyleNite at Berlin Fashion Week is followed by the global fashion scene. Prior to this Michalsky spent 12 years at adidas, of which 6 as Global Creative Director. During this time, Michalsky initiated and developed cooperations and product lines with the fashion designers Yohji Yamamoto and Stella McCartney as well as with Rap musician Missy Elliott.

About Zefyr Life Magazine : Zefyr Life Magazine is a new publication that aims to inspire its audience by engaging with individuals from all walks of life who challenge the status-quo and bring about change in the world. Zefyr Life Magazine is featuring intimate conversations with talented personalities whose lives are defined by uncompromising freedom, pioneering creativity and willpower. In today's interconnected world, change can happen faster than ever. Zefyr Life Magazine wants to encourage people to 'Think big, because the world is small.'

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