Curriculum Vitae Curriculum Personae

KNOWLEDGE GAINED

2023/2024 M.A. Fashion Cultures & Histories (distinction); London College of Fashion, United Kingdom

2019/2022 B.Sc. Textile Technologies (cum laude); Amsterdam Fashion Institute, The Netherlands

  • specialised in Fashion Business & Development
  • honours minor in Editorial Branding
  • honours minor in International Journalism 

2016/2019 Fashion Business Management;
LDT Nagold, Germany
 


LESSONS LEARNED

since June 2022
ZOO Magazine
Contributing Writer & Copy Editor


July 2022 - July 2023
gitti Conscious Beauty
Creative Copywriter


September 2022 - May 2023
VICE Media
Editor & Translator


June 2022 - December 2023
FashionUnited
Media Editor, International


January - June 2022
FashionUnited
Junior Editor, Germany & Switzerland

Article Feed

August 2021 - December 2021
ZOO Magazine
Editorial & Journalism Intern


February 2020 - Juli 2020
Garment Magazine
Editor & Writer

August 2016 - January 2019
Fashion Business Management Trainee

Hi, I’m Karenita!

My profession goes by many names—editor, journalist, (copy)writer, sometimes contributor—and this multitude is precisely what I love about it.

Over the past few years, I’ve explored various genres, among them news, feature stories, interviews, brand copy (including collection, campaign, website and product copy), and advertorial pieces. My writing (so far) spans fashion, film, beauty, art and design, and often observes from a perspective of culture. Not the intellectualised kind, but the one hiding in the everyday—in who we are and what we enjoy, both individually and collectively.

Currently, I write in both English and my native language, German. Having written for and about various brands—from local retailers to top tier luxury conglomerates—I have developed a keen sense for conceptual thinking and transferring a brand’s identity into text, inlcuding strategic selection of angles and tone of voice. 

Some of my first print pieces formed a trilogy on perfumes. Somewhere between the lines that conveyed memories and visions encapsulated in fragrances, and the descriptions required to express them convincingly, I found my preferred tone of voice: a descriptive, detailed and sometimes personal one, one that embraces visual and figurative language, and one that leverages emotion to tell a story. 

Let’s connect and create!


P.S. Ceci n’est pas un portfolio—due to copyright and data policies, the content I can share here is limited. If there’s something specific you’d like to see, please get in touch with me. 

P.P.S. I’m keen to collaborate with founders on developing their brand story and tone of voice—if that sounds intriguing to you, feel free to reach out! 
ZOO Magazine, Issue 85
Winter 2024
“In Situ”, an interview with actor Guy Pearce on his latest role in Brady Corbet’s film The Brutalist. 
ZOO Magazine, Issue 82
Spring 2024

“Arborescent Methods”, an interview with artist Henrique Oliveira on his interpretation of Ruinart’s Carte Blanche 2024 ‘Conversations with Nature’. 
ZOO Magazine, Issue 84
Summer 2024

“Paris, London and Beyond”, an interview with fashion designer Ida Immendorff on the theatricalities of life. 
Schön! Magazine, Issue 46
Spring 2024

“Autonomy”, a feature story on race driver Laura-Marie Geissler, unraveling her journey of founding the first NFT-funded racing team. 

FashionUnited, September 2023

“White Label Project: The Role of Traditional Artisan Techniques in Modern Design”, a sponsored article on preserving craftsmanship. 
FashionUnited, August 2023 

“Taro Ishida: Reaching the ‘Pinnacle of Excellence’ with Luxury High Heels”, a sponsored interview about the founder’s vision.   
FashionUnited, July 2022

“VEJA: A Brand Built on Integrity”, a sponsored article on transparency and sustainability.
ZOO Magazine, Issue 76
Autumn 2022

“Against the Rules”, actress Laura Berlin on the notion of home. Available on request. 
ZOO Magazine, Issue 77
Winter 2022

“Mind Games”, actress Sylvia Hoeks on psychology in cinema. Available on request. 
ZOO Magazine, Issue 79
Summer 2023

“Just Luna”, actress Luna Wedler on subtle rebellion and pride. Available on request. 
ZOO Magazine, Issue 80
Autumn 2023

“Confronting your Insecurities”, actress Gizem Emre on role models and friendship. Available on request. 
ZOO Magzine, Issue 78
Spring Issue 2023

“On Symbolism, Metamorphosis and Butterflies”, an interview with filmmaker Lila Avilés on her short film ‘Eyes Two Times Mouth’, representing the 25th edition of Miu Miu’s ‘Women’s Tales’ project.  
    gitti Conscious Beauty, Autumn 2022

“Time to Shine”. The transformative spirit of the festive season, bottled. A storytelling for a selection of nail colours. 

In collaboration with art direction and product development. Available on request.
    • gitti Conscious Beauty, Spring 2023

    “Paint with Purpose”. Flowers?! For Spring? Groundbreaking!! A to-the-point press release of a blooming selection of nail colours.

    In collaboration with art direction and product development. Available on request.
    GERMAN
    FashionUnited, März 2022 

    “30 Avenue Montaigne: La Galerie Dior erzählt die Geschichte des Modehauses”. 
    GERMAN
    FashionUnited, April 2022

    “Mehr als nur Mode: Ein Blick auf das kreative Werk der Fotografin Charlotte March”. 

    GERMAN
    FashionUnited, Juni 2022


    “Purismus im Börsensaal: René Storck eröffnet Frankfurt Fashion Week”. 
    ZOO Magazine, Issue 81
    Winter Issue 2023

    “Material Culture”, an interview with architect Kengo Kuma on his design ethos of ‘translucency and light’ and how it takes form in the accessories of the FENDI SS24 collaboration.