Many actors dream of breaking into the US market stepping into the pulse of New York’s creative scene, earning recognition from an audience that sets global trends.
And some talents seem destined for that kind of international spotlight: enter stage left, Mala Emde. The German actor recently delivered a star-making performance as jazz-bar-obsessed teenager Vera Brandes in Köln 75. The film premiered at the 2025 Berlin Festival and has since catapulted her onto the world stage.
The next chapter feels almost inevitable: New York, with its relentless cultural energy and its role as the gateway to the American entertainment industry. So 10 DE asked: if Emde were to take on the city that never sleeps — and continue her ascent across the US – what would she wear doing it?
The answer was Gucci, of course. For our exclusive online editorial, Emde selects the standout looks she’d take to create unforgettable fashion moments as her international career accelerates.
Next stop: Los Angeles, of course.
Fotografie FREDERIK RUEGGER
Stylist SARAH SHARON KARSTEN
Talent MALA EMDE
Hair and make-up SUSANNA JONAS
Produktion NEST MODEL MANAGEMENT
Mala wears GUCCI
