KALTBLUT Magazine is probably the best indie cosmopolitan magazine that we are so thrilled to get our hands on. There is an issue every 3/4 months containing thorough insight into every theme they go for, without pros and cons and without falling victim to social restraints. As Queerguru is currently undersiege by intolerant rampant homophobia/transphobia from SM that threatens our very existence,  we look admiringly at Kaltblut’s sheer boldness and resolve.

What really grabbed our attention is an article/interview in ISSUE 22 – The Class of 25 about the unconventional genius of Sarah Effenberger and her brand, Effenberger Couture. Her fashion company skillfully combines unique prints, daring cuts, and playful details to create a fashion line that transcends traditional boundaries.  We must confess that the Effenberger collection is totally new to us, but we loved her very powerful statement for creating clothes that encouraged all genders to celebrate their sexuality.

Effenberger told Kaltbult that she had moved to Berlin when she was just 19 and very quickly immersed herself in the city’s vibrant queer scene. This was the source of her inspiration which would eventually blossom and manifest itself into what would become Effenberger Couture. Years later a friend summed it up succinctly with  “Finally, one of our fag hags found a way to make something out of it.” That captured it all,  as this is a true product of her time spent with and within that incredible queer party scene.

We loved the fact that Effenberger describes her work so  “My focus has always been on giving men back the enjoyment and sensuality of fashion. Thankfully, in the gender-fluid scene today, we see a resurgence of that freedom to play, which brings me so much joy and fulfilment.”

Tom of Finland’s fab queer art seemed like such an obvious fit for Effenberger Couture .  Effenberger told Kaltbult ” From the beginning, we dreamed of working with images from the Foundation’s archive, so when we were invited to collaborate, it was almost surreal. Tom of Finland had a brilliant way of responding to a suppressed world for gay men through art, infusing it with humour and a distinctive style that spoke volumes. This is exactly what we intend to do with our fashion, so I think this was a match made in heaven.”

To view and purchase from the  full range https://www.effenberger-couture.com/