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"Me and my Appenzell belt" - Sofia, psychologist, graphic designer and part-time model

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Date : 2024

Sofia is from New York. She studied psychology and graphic design and is currently working in Marketing for a multinational Swiss company. She enjoys analogue photography and does modeling part time. 

"Sofia, what's the story behind your belt, how did you get the belt?"

I'm from New York, but I work for a company based in Zurich. I had the opportunity to visit Switzerland last summer and immediately fell in love with the country. I was blown away by the idyllic mountains and landscapes with cows on the side of the road - a sight that has always been close to my heart, having driven through rural Upstate New York many times as a child. I told a Swiss friend about it after seeing that he owned this cool cow-covered belts ... he filled me in on the history of the belt and gave me my own belts, before I returned to New York.

For me, this belt is a cherished link between my time in Switzerland, my love for cows, and my appreciation of vintage aesthetics.

Sofia

Why are you wearing the belt?

The particular one I have is a vintage piece, I love its worn appearance and charm. I have a more minimalist style, so I enjoy having a piece like this that subtly adds a statement. 

Comments on the belt?

Wearing it back in New York, it often draws attention and, with some even recognizing its Swiss origin. I wore it on my first day back at work in the States and people could tell I just returned from travels in Switzerland, sparking fun conversations. This souvenir is so much more personal than a “I love Switzerland” fridge magnet. For me, this belt is a cherished link between my time in Switzerland, my love for cows, and my appreciation of vintage aesthetics.

Sofia is from New York. She studied psychology and graphic design and is currently working in Marketing for a multinational Swiss company. She enjoys analogue photography and does modeling part time. 

@sofiaelij

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