BERLIN FASHION WEEK Spring/Summer 2025: MARCEL OSTERTAG, KILIAN KERNER, AVENIR, DANNY REINKE, ODEEH, SIA ARNIKA, HORROR VACUI, SF10G and MILK OF LIME

 

 

Picture Credit score Berlin Vogue Week, Vogue and Womenswear Day by day (WWD)

 

Berlin Vogue Week won’t ever match into the Milan or Paris mould; it’s a boundary-pushing groundswell of rad vogue, to place it mildly. It’s edgy, gritty and risqué, it’s younger and avant-garde, it displays the inimitable Berlin bohemian underground arts, music and clubbing scene that it’s born from.

Vogue exhibits passed off to the backdrop of the long-lasting Berlin streetscapes. Road vogue mimicked the ethos of the collections with their grungy, sportwear-inspired seems. Sculptural items added to the gritty entire: a camouflage ballgown, for instance, seemed fairly comfy within the setting, and a cheeky baseball cap effortlessly topped off one more dreamy robe.

We noticed fabulous experimental vogue from younger designers on the vogue faculties; these had been juxtaposed with traditional collections by the stalwarts of German vogue, the likes of Kilian Kerner, Anja Gockel, Danny Reinke and Marcel Ostertag.

As for traits, sportwear was large, as was the development for mismatched patterns and recycling/upcycling. We noticed patchwork and artful collections, giving a nod to Biggie Greatest and Little Home on the Prairie. We noticed stripes and denim, washed-out pastels and BLACK – the latter (being Berlin) was omnipresent.

Gender-fluid collections dominated the roost, and nice to know the choices all ticked the bins for sustainability and moral vogue.

So, sit again and revel in!

 

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

Watch NAMILIA’s present right here:

STREET FASHION mimicked the collections…

 

THE DESIGNERS

AVENIR

Watch AVENIR’s present right here:

Extremely-casual utility put on in deep inexperienced, camel, khaki, mud and black rocked Potsdamer Platz, the place the present passed off.

Slouchy trousers, polo shirts, crisp cotton shirts and leather-based coats made up the majority of the ensembles, however an beautiful ripped patchwork coat in upcycled denim (worn over a clear white co-ord) and a collage-patchwork cream coat product of frayed panels, had been most definitely the must-have items on this assortment aptly entitled Commute.

And who wouldn’t need to be seen traversing the sidewalks of this historic metropolis carrying these gems?

 

KILIAN KERNER

Watch KILIAN KERNER’s present right here:

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

We love this season’s sculptural choices, and notably love this summer season’s infatuation with the color blue.

 

MARCEL OSTERTAG

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One other one of many heavyweights of German vogue and a Central St Martins alumni, Marcel Ostertag has been producing stunning vogue since 2006 along with his fashionable interpretations of conventional types.

The classical shapes of his gold and white choices this season had been putting of their simplicity and modern class. The Midas contact was even prolonged to the boots!

 

DANNY REINKE

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Vogue is sluggish at Danny Reinke, in actual fact all gadgets are hand-made of their studio in Berlin.

We love this seasons’ gender-fluid tackle fits and co-ords. The sequin tops and hand-made chiffon flowers are merely ethereal! All in a palette that’s a traditional symphony of pastels, neutrals and virginal white.

 

SIA ARNIKA

Grungy, deconstructed sportswear in electrical blue – some ensembles body-hugging and others free and voluminous – had been seen at Sia Arnika.

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

We love the column-like, statuesque royal blue maxi robe that superbly accentuates each curve with out being overtly attractive.

 

SF10G

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

We’re infatuated with the artful really feel of those touchy-feely items. They’re additionally superbly tailor-made and artistically crafted from a range materials to supply very distinctive seems. The linen (from the 19^th century!) seems sturdy and crisp, the plaid, gingham and jersey knits simply lovable. Trouser skirts, leggings, shirts, waistcoats and shirts look very wearable – in actual fact, all of the items would little doubt be welcome in most closets!

 

MILK OF LIME

Watch a compilation of MILK OF LIME’s assortment right here:

Berlin Up to date winners Belgian-German duo Julia Ballardt and Nico Verhaegen offered their assortment for Milk of Lime inside a former crematorium.

The textured textiles – ruffled chiffon, organza, wool, knits and fake fur – labored splendidly effectively to showcase the simplicity of the items. The distinction in shapes and materials makes for a really attention-grabbing design idea: while plenty of seems gave the impression to be eaten away by the climate, others had been impressed by the wind…

 

HORROR VACUI

In Latin, ‘Horror Vacui’ actually means ‘worry of empty house’. However empty house is just not a difficulty on this pleasant little vary of artful Little Home on the Prairie seems!

Endearingly smocked, gathered, quilted, patchworked and scalloped-edge ensembles are evidently hand-crafted and seemed relatively romantic (a skirt was produced from lots of of scalloped hearts). The ruffles, material and subtlety of the colors used made this into one of many standout collections of the exhibits.

A very quirky piece is the striped polo shirt with its exquisitely scalloped collar – merely impressed!

 

ODEEH

Jörg Ehrlich and Otto Drögsler of Odeeh are inclined to push the boundaries of what’s doable.

Eclectic material selections – luxurious taffeta and organza, for instance, shared the stage with jacquard and stiff cotton; clear chiffon was utilized in a frock along with metallic fringing; mismatched retro patterns and stripes graced the identical look, numerous completely different florals made up an ensemble… And all of it labored a deal with!