Monika wears RINGS Tiffany & Co. Lock & Forge; Cartier Clash & Pomellato Nudo & Iconica BRACELETS Tiffany & Co. Forge Medium & Big; Cartier Clash & Pomellato Iconica.
CHE VUOI?
WHAT DO YOU WANT?
WAS WILLST DU?
Le estremità delle cinque dita si riuniscono rapidamente e formano un cono col vertice in alto. La mano può restare ferma o essere scossa più o meno velocemente, secondo che la domanda è fatta con gentilezza o con impazienza.
The tips of the fingers of one hand are brought sharply together to form an upward-pointing cone. The hand can either be held motionless or be shaken more or less violently up and down, according to the degree of impatience expressed.
Die Fingerspitzen einer Hand werden scharf zusammengeführt, sodass ein nach oben gerichteter Kegel entsteht. Die Hand kann entweder bewegungslos gehalten oder mehr oder weniger heftig auf und ab geschüttelt werden, je nach Grad der Ungeduld.
Marco wears WATCH Hublot Big Bang Unico Titanum TOP & JACKET Brunello Cucinelli.
CORNA
HORNS
HÖRNER
Gesto di scongiuro. La mano è rivolta verso il basso, come per scaricare a terra il maleficio.
A protective gesture to ward off a curse or the ‘evil eye’ The index and little fingers of the hand jab downwards, as though to ban evil into the earth.
Eine schützende Geste, um einen Fluch abzuwehren. Der Zeigefinger und der kleine Finger der Hand stoßen nach unten, als wollten sie das Böse in die Erde verbannen.
Marco wears WATCH Chopard Alpine Eagle Large, 12 3/4" Mechanical Movement With Automatic Winding, Dial: Bernina Gray, 4/4 Roman Numerals, 31 Jewels, 4 Hz, Sapphire Crystal, Steel Bracelet SHIRT & TOP Brunello Cucinelli.
TI PREGO
I BEG YOU
ICH FLEHE DICH AN
Gesto supplichevole di chi vuole ottenere qualcosa che non può ottenere altrimenti.
This gesture is an imploring movement to obtain something that otherwise is unobtainable.
Diese Geste ist eine flehende Bewegung, um etwas Unerreichbares zu erhalten.
Monika wears WATCH Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas with single curved bracelet, stainless steel case, 18 carat rose gold bezel with brilliant-cut diamonds, silver-colored opaline dial and bracelet in 18 carat rose gold and stainless steel.
BUGIA
CROSSED FINGERS
ÜBERKREUZTE FINGER
La mano deve stare dietro la schiena, invisibile agli occhi dell’interlocutore. Questo gesto infatti, usato soprattutto dai bambini, indica che chi sta parlando non si ritiene impegnato dalle proprie promesse o affermazioni
This international gesture, used particularly by children, is made out of the interrogator’s sight (often behind the back) and indicates that the speaker does not consider himself bound by his words.
Diese internationale Geste, die vor allem von Kindern verwendet wird, erfolgt außerhalb der Sichtweite des Gegenübers (oft hinter dem Rücken) und signalisiert, dass sich die sprechende Person nicht an das Gesagte hält.
Marco wears RING ‘Clash de Cartier’ made from 750 white gold BRACELET ‘Clash de Cartier’ made from 750 white gold WATCH ‘Santos de Cartier’ with self-winding mechanical movement, caliber 1847 MC.
TAGLIA CORTO
CUT IT SHORT
HALTE DICH KURZ
Gesto fermo, tipico degli scolari che desiderano uscire un momento dall’aula.
For permission to leave the room at school, the hand is raised and held steady, at times with the index and middle fingers erect in the form of a V.
Für die Erlaubnis, den Raum in der Schule zu verlassen, wird die Hand erhoben und ruhig gehalten – mit Zeige- und Mittelfinger in Form eines aufgerichteten V.
Monika wears BRACELETS Chanel Coco Crush quilted motif, 18 carat white gold & Chanel Coco Crush quilted motif, 18 carat beige gold RINGS Chanel Toi et Moi quilted motif, small version, 18 carat, white & beige gold, diamonds, Chanel Coco Crush, 18 carat white gold, small size & Chanel Coco Crush, 18 carat white gold with diamonds, mini size WATCH Chanel Première Ribbon Watch, steel and diamonds, black rubber strap with velvet touch FULL LOOK Chanel.
SE L’INTENDONO
SECRET LIAISON
GEHEIME ABSPRACHE
I due indici si affiancano rapidamente e restano per un momento come incollati. Significa che tra due persone c’è un’intesa segreta, o che stanno insieme di nascosto.
The index fingers of both hands are brought sharply together and held parallel for a moment to indicate that two people have reached a secret understanding, or that they are meeting in private.
Die Zeigefinger beider Hände werden scharf zusammengeführt und einen Moment lang parallel gehalten, um zu signalisieren, dass zwei Personen eine geheime Absprache getroffen haben oder dass sie sich unter vier Augen treffen.
As featured in SLEEK 79 – MOTHER. Available in print and digital here.
CREDITS
Photography: Denis Koval @ collectiveinterest
Styling: Joana Zibat
Creative Direction: Lorenzo L Pradelli
Light Tech: Riccardo Contrino
Production: Jule Nötzel
Talents: Monika Maslanek & Marco Siciliano
Styling Assistant: Tania Aquaro
Studio: WE Studio