Purple Magazine
— The Revolutions Issue #40 F/W 2023

cyrill gutsch

interview by OLIVIER ZAHM & ALEPH MOLINARI Parley for  the  Oceans relentlessly battles  the  global  plastic  disaster. Faced with the challenge of  cleaning  and  recycling  in  an  age  of  absurd  overproduction, it’s betting on  the  inspirational  power  of  art  and  fashion. The  revolution  must  come  from  within.   OLIVIER ZAHM — So, how is Parley for the Oceans doing? It’s been 10 years? CYRILL GUTSCH — Yes, last year was our 10-year anniversary. OLIVIER ZAHM — How does that feel? Aren’t you exhausted? It’s such a massive mission. CYRILL GUTSCH — I think the biggest challenge is to not feel insufficient, to not feel meaningless. In the beginning, it was really also a bit about my ego. I wanted to be known for that, or I wanted to know if I could do it. But that gets less interesting at some point. Then you say: “Okay, now it’s all about the impact. What…

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