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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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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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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...

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Neo Fashion supports young creative people with new platform

Neo Fashion wants to focus on the next generation of the fashion world. With 'Aspiring Designers', Neo Fashion has launched a call for applications that encourages young entrepreneurs and designers to take the next step in their fashion careers. Neo Fashion describes itself as a "future network" that acts as a "platform and hub for the best...

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Berlin Fashion Week announces March dates

Berlin Fashion Week has announced the dates of its upcoming spring edition. The event will take place in the German capital from March 14 to 20 with a hybrid of physical and digital initiatives, including catwalk shows, talks, productions, installations and studio visits. The week will focus on “sustainability, innovation and the influence of...

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Spotted on the streets and the catwalks: trends SS22

Fashion month for the SS22 season is over. During the fashion weeks, there were many trends to discover, not only on the catwalks, but also in terms of street style. From the streets of Berlin to the Big Apple, some trendy looks were served. Here are the hottest street style trends of the fashion weeks and the matching SS22 looks from the...

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The hottest street style trends from Berlin Fashion Week

After capricious weather this summer, the sun came out just in time for Berlin Fashion Week, allowing the guests at the numerous events and runway shows to present their hot-day looks after all. In this article, FashionUnited has put together the hottest street style trends from the German capital for you, captured by photographer Nick Leuze for...

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A new start for Berlin Fashion Week

“Fashion has to change and the change starts in Berlin.” With that ambitious statement, Mandie Bienek of lobbying organisation Fashion Council Germany (FCG) kicked off the first post-Covid fashion week in the German capital on September 6. Besides ambition the statement also showcased activism, as although FCG represents the interests of the...

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FASSBENDER debut show at Berlin Fashion Week

For the Fashion Week Debut of her eponymous brand, Christina Fassbender takes the audience to a place of longing: Ibiza. The city and especially it's own joie de vivre is the main inspiration of the collection and is reflected in the bold colours and sandy tones of every piece. The rich culture of the Mediterranean island creates a perfect union...

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Day three: Neo.Fashion. presents the “Best Graduates' Show”

Berlin-based graduate hub Neo.Fashion. has presented its “Best Graduates’ Show" for the first time ever at Berlin Fashion Week. At the fifth edition of the event, over 80 graduates from 13 universities from German-speaking countries showcased their graduates’ collections from 6-8 September. The following nominees from the following schools took...