Surprising baby news at Marina Hoermanseder (34)! The Austrian designer and her partner Paul are expecting their first child. "We didn't actively plan the baby, but we knew that we wanted one," reveals the Viennese-born woman in an interview with the news agency spot on news. "It was perfect timing that it worked out so quickly." But what does pregnancy mean for your successful label? The Berlin resident makes fashion with the look of orthopedic leather corsets and stars like Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift or Kylie Jenner love them for it.
"My friend and I will support each other wherever we can and organize everything well so that we can both continue to work on our careers," the 34-year-old is optimistic about the future. In addition, if you look at the German fashion scene in times of Corona, her pregnancy is the smallest change. "This is probably the right time for me to shift down a gear briefly."
You are pregnant for the first time, was the offspring planned?
Marina Hoermanseder: If I had been asked ten years ago, I would probably already have three children. But everything in life always comes a little differently than planned. We didn't actively plan the baby, but we knew we wanted one – it was perfect timing that it would work so quickly.
Have children ever played a role in your life planning?
Hoermanseder: Children are the future for me – I always wanted to pass on my values (but also genes)! Then of course the last few years my label came first and foremost as a big and important baby, but it was always clear that I wanted a family.
When does the baby come, do you already know what it will be?
Hoermanseder: The Austrian national holiday is currently on October 26th. In some countries, however, a fixed date is not calculated at all, but a period of four weeks – I think that's good, otherwise some parents get pressed for a certain time. We know that it will be a little girl – we would have been just as happy to have a boy, but of course the thought of dressing up my little daughter makes my heart beat faster.
Do you have any pregnancy problems?
Hoermanseder: I was very well from the start – I didn't even notice anything at first. I am very grateful for that because I can continue to go full throttle – there is always a lot to do.
How did your partner react to the pregnancy news?
Hoermanseder: He was really happy – sometimes he is even a little more emotional than I am on this topic. This was never the case otherwise, since it is quite pragmatic. But since he knows that he will have a daughter, he has been taking good care of me.
How long have you been with your partner, will a wedding soon follow?
Hoermanseder: You have to ask him this question. (laughs) We have been together for two years – but he also knows that I would like a lavish wedding party and would like to celebrate, so we wait until after pregnancy …
What is the next step with your label?
Hoermanseder: If you look at the German fashion scene right now, my pregnancy is the smallest change. I read about fashion shows without spectators, fashion week in Frankfurt … I don't really know what is going on there, but for me it is the right time to switch down a gear when birth is approaching. And then we will concentrate on our little new family – and when the cards of the German fashion circus are stable and new again, I can get involved again. We also focus heavily on the American market, I really enjoy dressing up the stars. And who knows, maybe this is a good starting point for an MH baby collection.
Are you concerned about getting your job and child under one roof?
Hoermanseder: I am fundamentally not a friend of reservations – I love challenges and that will certainly be one of the biggest in my life. My friend and I will support each other wherever we can and organize everything well so that we can both continue to work on our careers. In addition, our little baby will surely get used to my pace quickly.
Do you want to continue living in Berlin or are you drawn back to Vienna?
Hoermanseder: Since we currently have our center of life and our jobs here in Berlin, we will stay here for the time being. I also got to know Berlin as a child-friendly city, it feels right to be here. Our dream of living in America at some point is still there – now as a small family. And at some point in Vienna too – I want our child to be a little Viennese too.
How big is the fear of being pregnant for the first time right now in Corona?
Hoermanseder: Fear is not a good companion. I feel very well cared for and advised in my gynecologist's office – the only thing I hope is that there won't be a second big wave because I really want Paul to be able to attend the birth.
Is a planned caesarean section possible? Have you thought about childbirth yet?
Hoermanseder: I would like to have a natural birth – so I do hard-working sports to strengthen myself for this moment. But we'll see if nature intended it for me.