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Slow Fashion with a Pulse-Quickening Beat, all to the Techno Vibes of Uber-Edgy Berlin…
Here Camouflage Ballgowns Rubbed Shoulders with Little House on the Prairie Prints, Ethereal Knits and Sin City Black.

At MARCEL OSTERTAG

Image Credit Berlin Fashion Week, Vogue and Womenswear Daily (WWD)

Berlin Fashion Week will never fit into the Milan or Paris mould; it’s a boundary-pushing groundswell of rad fashion, to put it mildly. It’s edgy, gritty and risqué, it’s young and avant-garde, it reflects the inimitable Berlin bohemian underground arts, music and clubbing scene that it’s born from.

Fashion shows took place to the backdrop of the iconic Berlin streetscapes. Street fashion mimicked the ethos of the collections with their grungy, sportwear-inspired looks. Sculptural pieces added to the gritty whole: a camouflage ballgown, for example, looked pretty comfortable in the setting, and a cheeky baseball cap effortlessly topped off yet another dreamy gown.

We saw fabulous experimental fashion from young designers at the fashion schools; these were juxtaposed with classic collections by the stalwarts of German fashion, the likes of Kilian Kerner, Anja Gockel, Danny Reinke and Marcel Ostertag.

As for trends, sportwear was huge, as was the trend for mismatched patterns and recycling/upcycling. We saw patchwork and crafty collections, giving a nod to Biggie Best and Little House on the Prairie. We saw stripes and denim, washed-out pastels and BLACK – the latter (being Berlin) was omnipresent.

Gender-fluid collections ruled the roost, and great to know the offerings all ticked the boxes for sustainability and ethical fashion.

So, sit back and enjoy!

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Why not kick off with some jaw-dropping creations to set the scene?

At NAMILIA. Image Credit WWD

Watch NAMILIA’s show here:

At NAMILIA. Image Credit WWD. A throwback to AW 2025

At LOU DE BERTOLY. Image Credit WWD

At LOU DE BERTOLY. Image Credit WWD

At GLUCK. Image Credit WWD

At LOU DE BERTOLY. IMAGE CREDIT WWD

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At DZHUS. Image Credit WWD

STREET FASHION mimicked the collections…

Street style at the PLNGS show. Image Credit Ben Moenks for BFW on Facebook

Street style at the SIA ARNIKA show. Image Credit Ben Moenks for BFW on Facebook

Street style at the NAMILIA show. Image Credit Jeremy Möller for BFW on Facebook

THE DESIGNERS

AVENIR

Watch AVENIR’s show here:

Ultra-casual utility wear in deep green, camel, khaki, mud and black rocked Potsdamer Platz, where the show took place.

Slouchy trousers, polo shirts, crisp cotton shirts and leather coats made up the bulk of the ensembles, but an exquisite ripped patchwork coat in upcycled denim (worn over a transparent white co-ord) and a collage-patchwork cream coat made of frayed panels, were most certainly the must-have pieces in this collection aptly entitled Commute.

And who wouldn’t want to be seen traversing the sidewalks of this historic city wearing those gems?

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KILIAN KERNER

Watch KILIAN KERNER’s show here:

This legendary Berlin-based designer calls Heidi Klum, Rita Ora, Fergie and Kylie Minogue his fans. Since 2003 Kilian Kerner has been conjuring up extraordinary collections, most of which is sold in 14 countries. His collaborations with the likes of Nike, Villeroy & Boch and Samsonite have put him squarely on the global map.

We adore this season’s sculptural offerings, and particularly love this summer’s infatuation with the colour blue.

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MARCEL OSTERTAG

Watch MARCEL OSTERTAG’s show here:

Another one of the heavyweights of German fashion and a Central St Martins alumni, Marcel Ostertag has been producing beautiful fashion since 2006 with his modern interpretations of traditional styles.

The classical shapes of his gold and white offerings this season were striking in their simplicity and contemporary elegance. The Midas touch was even extended to the boots!

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DANNY REINKE

Watch DANNY REINKE’s show here:

Fashion is slow at Danny Reinke, in fact all items are hand-made in their studio in Berlin.

We adore this seasons’ gender-fluid take on suits and co-ords. The sequin tops and hand-made chiffon flowers are simply ethereal! All in a palette that’s a classic symphony of pastels, neutrals and virginal white.

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SIA ARNIKA

Grungy, deconstructed sportswear in electric blue – some ensembles body-hugging and others loose and voluminous – were seen at Sia Arnika.

The designer acknowledges taking inspiration from her childhood in Denmark when she conjured up the polo shirts, hoodies and other sportwear-inspired pieces.

We adore the column-like, statuesque royal blue maxi gown that beautifully accentuates every curve without being overtly sexy.

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At SIA ARNIKA

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At SIA ARNIKA

At SIA ARNIKA

SF10G

This gem of a collection is proudly produced from deadstock materials – a design ethos passionately shared by designers Rosa Marga Dahl and Jacob Langemeyer.

We’re infatuated with the crafty feel of these touchy-feely pieces. They’re also beautifully tailored and artistically crafted from a variety fabrics to produce very unique looks. The linen (from the 19^th century!) looks sturdy and crisp, the plaid, gingham and jersey knits just adorable. Trouser skirts, leggings, shirts, waistcoats and shirts look very wearable – in fact, all the pieces would no doubt be welcome in most closets!

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MILK OF LIME

Watch a compilation of MILK OF LIME’s collection here:

Berlin Contemporary winners Belgian-German duo Julia Ballardt and Nico Verhaegen presented their collection for Milk of Lime inside a former crematorium.

The textured textiles – ruffled chiffon, organza, wool, knits and faux fur – worked wonderfully well to showcase the simplicity of the pieces. The contrast in shapes and fabrics makes for a very interesting design concept: while a lot of looks seemed to be eaten away by the weather, others were inspired by the wind…

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HORROR VACUI

In Latin, ‘Horror Vacui’ literally means ‘fear of empty space’. But empty space is not an issue in this delightful little range of crafty Little House on the Prairie looks!

Endearingly smocked, gathered, quilted, patchworked and scalloped-edge ensembles are evidently hand-crafted and looked rather romantic (a skirt was made from hundreds of scalloped hearts). The ruffles, drapery and subtlety of the colours used made this into one of the standout collections of the shows.

A particularly quirky piece is the striped polo shirt with its exquisitely scalloped collar – simply inspired!

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ODEEH

Jörg Ehrlich and Otto Drögsler of Odeeh tend to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Eclectic fabric choices – sumptuous taffeta and organza, for example, shared the stage with jacquard and stiff cotton; transparent chiffon was used in a frock together with metallic fringing; mismatched retro patterns and stripes graced the same look, various different florals made up an ensemble… And it all worked a treat!

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