Remember the first day of school as a kid? The excitement of new notebooks, the thrill of meeting classmates, and the pure joy of discovering what the year had in store? Every moment felt like a fresh adventure, filled with curiosity and wonder.
Kids find belonging in the simple joys: laughing together over a shared joke, running freely on the playground, or swapping snacks with a friend. These quiet moments, untouched by competition or expectation, weave bonds that are pure and unspoken. In the carefree rhythm of these little acts, they learn to value one another, not for accomplishments or titles, but for the joy of simply being together. It’s in these innocent connections, where hearts meet in shared laughter and fleeting adventures, that lasting friendships are born.
Who says that feeling has to fade? School can sometimes feel too serious. But what if, at Polimoda, we rekindled that same energy we had as children? Finding joy in the little things, embracing new challenges with excitement, and seeing learning as an adventure? Here, the simplest of joys can be found in a small act like complementing another’s shoes. The magic was never lost.
CREDITS
Words by: Marie-Sophie Lipman, Laura Pavlovic & Zinam Klaas
Art Direction: Marie-Sophie Lipman, Laura Pavlovic & Zinam Klaas
Photography: Chiara Glionna
Styling: Zinam Klaas & Laura Pavlovic
Set Design & Location: Marie-Sophie Lipman
Make-up & Hair: Giulia Ceccarelli