Berlin: Coping with depression in the flawless world of fashion is a challenge that South African-born designer Dennis Chuene faces daily. For Chuene, getting his collection onto the runway was a monumental task, compounded by his ongoing battles with depression. Since moving to Germany in 2017, the transition to a new life in a foreign country has triggered various mental health issues for him, further exacerbated by financial troubles. According to Deutsche Welle, Dennis Chuene finds solace in his work as a designer, which serves as a therapeutic outlet. His creations are distinguished by hand-made elements, particularly his signature white seams, which symbolize the mending of wounds. Despite the hurdles, Chuene remains determined not to give up. Euromaxx reporter Christine Lebert met with him in Berlin to explore the motivation and resilience that keep him moving forward.
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