GERMANY ISSUE 117 Jun 2008

Based in Hamburg, the international artists at Optix have contributed to countless beauty shoots, commercials, advertising and fashion campaigns over the past 20 years.

• New stylist Jessica Klimach successfully began 2008 with covers for ADC MAX and Booklet. Jessica was appointed Fashion Editor for Squint Hommes and produced the feature 'Escape to Nowhere' in Copenhagen for the latest issue. She also regularly contributes to Squint.

• Paris-based stylist and fashion producer Connie Eisenmann recently worked for Iris von Arnim, Goldwell, Nivea, Quelle and Otto. Her latest fashion production for GALA expressed her interpretation of denim fashion through the decades, from the 1950s through to the present day.

• Newcomer Thuy Diep did hair and make-up for clients including Görtz, Cecil, Fürst Bismarck, feld, Best Life and Men's Health. Thuy's recently re-launched website demonstrates the range of her artistic talent.