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Berlin's fetish fashion breaks out of the club

On each of his visits to Berlin, Ronen Shaham feels the rush of freedom that sees the computer engineer from Los Angeles ditch his workwear for something more relaxed: a lace shirt, studded necklace and a side-split skirt. Known throughout the world for their extravagance, Berlin's clubs have fostered a taboo-free style, inspired by fetishism,...

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Berlin Fashion Week: Between tailoring and techno temples

The Berlin fashion world has ambitious goals. It is not a matter of competing with Paris and emulating other fashion cities, but of establishing the German capital as a fashion metropolis in its own right, according to the frequently emphasised and readily repeated goal of the Fashion Council Germany (FCG), which holds the patronage of Berlin...

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Widows, saints and hats: Berlin's street style trends for SS24

Berlin is known for its wild techno parties and free expression. Gender norms and dapper looks don't play the leading role in the German (fashion) capital, and yet the fashion week attendees seemed to be following a spiritual path right now. For the summer edition of the fashion event, the Berliners have dressed up properly - of course still in...

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Berlin Fashion Week July 2023: A creative hub for innovation and inclusion

The Fashion Week of the German metropolis once again presents itself as a unique event reflecting the creative energy and diversity of the city. With its focus on creativity, freedom and inclusion, the Berlin Fashion Week, which is taking place from July 10th to 13th, will be an international showcase for the fashion industry. Berlin is known...

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Berlin Fashion Week: Things are happening, but what’s next?

There is movement in the Berlin Fashion Week. Not only did local labels impress with a diverse programme, but so did guests from Ukraine. However, what happens next in the German capital is yet to be seen. Young blood In past seasons, Berlin Fashion Week has often been declared dead, but now something seems to be happening. Many of the local and...

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The most exciting events of Berlin brands and stores at a glance - your fashion week experience!

This year, as part of the Berlin Fashion Week, the focus is once again on one thing - making Berlin fashion tangible. Because Berlin with all its facets is best understood when you meet the creative talents and designers who shape and shape the city. Diversity, innovative collections, sustainable and alternative philosophies, being different -...

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Berlin Fashion Week a growing sustainable fashion community will congregate once more for 202030 – The Berlin Fashion Summit

On January 18-19, during Berlin Fashion Week, a growing sustainable fashion community will congregate once more for 202030 – The Berlin Fashion Summit. Edition #5, titled “Active Alliance for Positive Fashion,” brings a bold line-up of speakers and partners, continuing its legacy as a cross-disciplinary platform for critical, constructive...

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Berlin Fashion Week: New York artist collective plays prank on Adidas

It begins early Monday morning. An email lands in the mailboxes of many editorial offices in which the German sporting goods company Adidas announces a "revolutionary plan" under its new CEO Björn Gulden. The new initiative "Own the Reality" is the most ambitious "social and environmental responsibility plan ever implemented by a major brand." A...

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202030 – The Berlin Fashion Summit returns for its fifth edition: Active Alliance for Positive Fashion

Edition #5 of 202030 – The Berlin Fashion Summit will take place from January 18th to 19th, 2023. This season, the location is right in the entrance area of the Premium and Seek trade shows, at the south entrance of Messe Berlin, Jafféstraße, 14055 Berlin. The upcoming edition of the 202030 – The Berlin Fashion Summit "Active Alliances for...

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What we can expect from the new Berlin Fashion Week

Mercedes-Benz has exited the German capital, at least as its namesake sponsor. Can Berlin Fashion Week stand on its own two feet? Judging by the programme of the upcoming edition, it does indeed look that way. It includes at least as many programme items, if not more, than in previous seasons. Going West The Berlin Fashion Week is always on the...

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International designers lead the way at Berlin Fashion Week’s Neo.Fashion exhibition

An array of fashion graduates and aspiring designers took part in Berlin Fashion Week’s 2022 Neo.Fashion event, which ran from September 6 to 8 in the city’s Reinbeckhallen. The event included a series of graduate shows featuring over 80 of the best German design graduates from 10 universities, as well as a number of new guests and formats...

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7 Highlights from Berlin Fashion Week, from vintage tailoring to dramatic gowns

Berlin Fashion Week (BFW) returned to the German capital once again, running from September 5 to 10 and offering a jam packed schedule of 36 runway shows, 25 exhibitions and installations, two conferences and a range of parties and side events. Throughout the week, the city was home to the likes of the Berlin Fashion Summit, during which panels...