THEA MIKA is a German shoe brand, founded in 2018 by Michael Gerlach – owner of the design and sales agency Brand Masters GmbH. The young women’s shoe collection with an Italian twist, Thea Mika, named after the grandmother of the founder, was photographed by Lukas Bierholz. Styling: Hivi NEKSHEBENDI, hair & makeup: Anschi URBAS, both artists c/o LIGAWEST.
Michael learned his trade literally from the bottom up. A trained shoe designer, he has worked in Germany and many years in Italy. With his agency and a team of several members, Michael Gerlach is located in Erkrath near Düsseldorf today where he sells the brands A.S.98, Mjus, Verbenas as well as W6YZ alongside Thea Mika in German-speaking markets. There are 700 retailers in the customer file index of Brand Masters.
GoSee : theamika.com
CREDITS
Styling: Hivi Nekshebendi
Hair & Makeup: Anschi Urbas
Photography: Lukas Bierholz
Art Direction: Open Studio
CREDITS
Client Thea Mika Shoes
Art Director Open Studio
Styling Hivi Nekshebendi c/o Ligawest
Hair & Make-up Anschi Urbas c/o Ligawest
Photographer Lukas Bierholz
About LIGAWEST
Whether top-level projects, bread-and-butter jobs or innovative concepts – from budget planning and calculation to projecting detailed timings, elaborate research and digital castings, the HMS agency LIGAWEST has everyone's back. We communicate clearly and directly and put great emphasis on deadlines and budgets : "Our task and our goal: to create win-win situations and sustainable success for both artists and clients in every job and every project.
Home of talent, creativity and dedication. This is what we are for our artists, whom we would like to accompany as long as possible on our shared path. Needless to say, the ideas and visions have to be just as right as the chemistry. So we not only represent, but become comrades and accomplices who know how and where each artist can best contribute their skills. A close and trusting cooperation for their clients, for the best possible results and successful projects. For agencies, photographers and customers we are experienced and reliable partners for all enquiries regarding photo and film productions."
GoSee : ligawest.com