photographer: carly wollaert © | make-up artist: cheayenna pesulima from art of colors
antje bleek
founder & creative director at novem studio
about
as a child, i was captivated by the architecture of tailoring — the power of a blazer and the way it shapes how you stand, breathe, and enter a room.
for over 15 years, i designed men’s suits at calvin klein and hugo boss, refining garments to the millimeter. yet for myself, nothing truly fit. standard sizing didn’t reflect my body, and women’s tailoring felt either too traditional or too fashionable — never real.
novem studio grew from that gap: made-to-measure suits powered by ai measurement and custom patterns. when nothing distracts you from your own body, you begin to trust it — and that trust becomes confidence, presence, and quiet power.
i want young women to know that…
you don’t have to choose between ambition and being yourself.
take up space and trust your voice.
and because presence is shaped both from within and from what others see, how you show up visually does matter — not to impress, but because it shapes how you feel and how you’re perceived, something we often underestimate.
dress with intention, not disguise.
when what you wear truly reflects who you are, confidence grows naturally and your inner strength becomes visible.
novem studio
novem studio is built on the belief that women never have to adjust who they are to feel confident and self-assured. clothing should amplify ambition — not require compromise.
we create made-to-measure formalwear designed to move with women wherever they make an impact. using an ai-powered measurement system, we capture the nuances of each body and translate them into precisely engineered patterns, enhanced by refined fabric innovation. the result is exceptional fit with uncompromising craftsmanship and a timeless aesthetic.
when clothing removes distraction, energy returns to ideas, impact, and self-expression. this is where role models emerge — free to pursue what truly matters.