Marie Nasemann
“I can’t really enjoy this pregnancy either”
Marie Nasemann shows in her blog “Fairknallt” that sustainability can also be stylish.
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Why model Marie Nasemann “can not really enjoy this pregnancy”, explains the ex “GNTM” candidate in an interview.
Marie Nasemann (32) indulges in family happiness. A few days ago she said yes to her fiancé Sebastian Tigges, with whom Nasemann is expecting child number two. Even at her wedding, the influencer, who campaigns for fair fashion, among other things, relied on sustainability. She married in her mother’s wedding dress, which she had previously redesigned.
It doesn’t always have to be the latest for Nasemann. Property and prosperity would only make you happy to a certain extent, writes the former “Germany’s next top model” candidate in her book “Fairknallt – My green compromise” (Ullstein). In an interview with the news agency spot on news, she said: “To be happy, I need my family around me, a little sun on my face and a plate of fresh pasta. That’s it.” In an interview, she reveals how she also manages to live environmentally friendly in her job as a model and what she pays particular attention to in fashion.
Today you are embarrassed that after your time at “Germany’s Next Top Model” you often flew even short distances. How do you travel now?
Marie Nasemann: Yes, I thought I was really cool with my frequent flyer card. I’ve only been traveling by train within Germany for a long time now and we plan our vacations as best we can, close to trains or cars in Europe. But I think that when the next winter in Berlin gets that cold again, we have to take refuge in the sun and fly long distances. I compensate the tons of CO2 that are generated via a compensation platform.
A few years ago you decided not to wear so-called fast fashion anymore. How do you choose your clothes? Do you have to back off somewhere too?
Nasemann: I stopped shopping as a hobby and prefer to spend my free time in nature or with loved ones. For job-related reasons, I borrow fair fashion from labels to give people inspiration via my blog and to show how beautiful sustainable fashion can be. When I buy something, it’s either fair fashion, second hand or vintage. With the station wagon you don’t have to do without anything in terms of style.
You are very passionate about your blog and promote sustainable clothing. How has that affected your career as a model and as an actress?
Nasemann: As a classic model, I don’t even work anymore. When I’m booked for magazine or advertising shoots today, it’s about me as a person and I have a completely different say. I will send you a list of the fair fashion brands I have checked and ask the stylist to orientate themselves. I like to bring fair fashion out of my wardrobe for acting shoots, which we can then use for my costume.
Do you think the corona crisis also serves sustainability as people may have realized that they don’t need constant travel and always need the latest fashion?
Nasemann: Yes, I think a lot of people have recognized what is really important in life: health, exchanging ideas with other people, hugs. I am curious to see what long-term effects the pandemic will have on our consumer behavior. With the fashion companies, I have the feeling that there has been some rethinking and, for example, labels have decided to bring out new collections less often.
How do you want to convey sustainability to your children?
Nasemann: I think that you can achieve the most by setting an example and creating awareness. But without strictly training, but with fun. I have pictures in my head of how later on I collect rubbish with my children on the beach and we stand together at the flea market, watching animal documentaries and showing them how to mend socks. These are beautiful pictures.
How do you currently experience pregnancy? What is different compared to the last one?
Nasemann: Unfortunately, I had quite a lot of nausea again and immediately afterwards symphysis pain. Unfortunately, I can’t really enjoy this pregnancy either. But this time I know how to deal with it better and already know tips and tricks that will help me. Otherwise the pregnancy is more of a sideline and I have to take much more conscious time off, in which I can really enjoy my stomach and realize what a miracle is happening inside of me.
How did you explain to your son that he was going to have a sibling? Is he happy?
Nasemann: At one year old, he’s definitely too young to understand that. But we are curious how he will receive the little person. I can definitely understand if he’s not happy that he needs to share mom and dad’s attention with someone.