DER BERLINER SALON
On June 30, 2025, DER BERLINER SALON kicked off the new season with a group exhibition, once again forming an integral part of the official Berlin Fashion Week programme. The exhibition takes place at the Helmut Newton Foundation at the Museum of Photography until July 6. By choosing this location, DER BERLINER SALON is continuing its tradition of presenting German fashion and design in an important cultural setting.
Laura Gerte
Under the collection title ‘desire/chaos’, designer Laura Gerte explored the complexity of the female experience. The garments with a transformative character reflected the interplay of strength and fragility: skin-tight mesh fabrics and rigid canvas met flowing silhouettes and draped details. Laura Gerte’s design signature – thick piping, smocked silk, patchwork prints and trompe l’oeil – also ran through the collection.
PLATTE
The latest collection by Clara Colette Miramon is entitled “care” and is a reflection on the visibility of care work. The focus is on the physical and psychological demands placed on women in particular in everyday life and within social structures.
VIKTORANISIMOV
The central image is a figure dressed in black, standing amidst the ruins of a building destroyed by a missile – not as a dramatic gesture, but as a silent documentation of the current state of affairs: gloomy, dark, rough and minimalist.
Kitschy Couture
Kitschy Couture brought the first day of the show to a strong close with the ‘Heimweh’ collection. Designer Abarna Kugathasan presented a powerful homage to her migrant roots by deconstructing traditional vintage saris and combining them with western design codes such as jeans. The result was a new design language. It combined German pop classics such as ‘Das ist die perfekte Welle’ or ‘Durch den Monsun’. This combination perfectly reflected the tension between origin and new homeland in a humorous way.
NOMMO
From 1 to 3 July 2025, NOMMO – presented African Fashion Excellence – a curated world in which fashion, which became a language, design became a memory and art became a statement. The presentation at Anklamer Straße 38 comprised eleven fashion brands – nine of which are Made in Africa.
© NOMMO by InJewels, Arnaud Ele
Milk of Lime
On the second day of Berlin Fashion Week, Milk of Lime opened the show at the FÜRST venue as part of the Newest format. Under the title “CHIME,” the collection explored coming of age in rural areas and paid tribute to rural-poetic punk – the brand’s central figure.
In keeping with the bell-like sound of the show, many looks featured small silver bells, adorning tops, belts, and bags. The collection also included delicate layering with sheer fabrics, flowing silhouettes, vintage-inspired floral prints, safety pins on T-shirts, and braided details that were echoed in the models’ hairstyles.
Rebekka Ruétz
Designer Rebekka Ruétz’s new collection is conceived as a journey to a wild and free self that is unafraid of imperfection. For the designer, it is about taking a step into freedom, experiencing life in its purest form – authentic, vulnerable, and strong at the same time.
PALMWINE IceCREAM
The new collection by PALMWINE IceCREAM is a tribute to the women in designer Kusi Kubi’s personal life – and fittingly places womenswear at its center. Made from deadstock cotton, organza, mesh, and upcycled leather naturally dyed with tree bark, the expressive pieces were created in collaboration with Ghanaian artisans. Highlights include a ballerina-style corset, leather blazers and shorts, as well as hand-painted leather bags.
MARKE
Inspired by books such as Maurice by E.M. Forster, Swimming in the Dark by Tomasz Jedrowski, and Young Mungo by Douglas Stuart, MARKE’s collection “The Summer I Never Had” explored themes of queer growing up and coming-of-age. Models walked a runway designed to resemble a lavender field. They wore elegant-romantic eveningwear, structured coats, and voluminous shorts. These were contrasted by sporty pieces like track pants and jackets. The designer translated the secret moments of first love into the form of hidden notes, which the models carried either in their hands or as necklaces.
Richert Beil
With “Milieuschutz,” Richert Beil presented a collection dedicated to the tension between preservation and renewal. The renovation of their new studio – a 135-year-old pharmacy in Kreuzberg – served as the inspiration and also functioned as the show location.
Floral motifs ran throughout the collection as symbols of transience and care. An oversized blazer with rose embroidery was paired with silk shirts and pants featuring handmade lace. Additionally, latex leather pants offered a modern reinterpretation of traditional folk costume. Balancing tailoring and romance, craftsmanship and nostalgia, the question of origin remained ever-present.
Sia Arnika
Last season, Sia Arnika had already chosen the grand hall of the Jofa Lichthaus Berlin as her venue – and now, the designer returned to the space to present her latest collection titled “Summer Time Sadness.” Guests were greeted by a stretch limousine parked inside the venue, hinting at the touch of glamour to come.
Sia Arnika unveiled her take on the “It Girl” look. Her collection included ultra-short shorts and skin-tight tops with cut-outs. She also featured micro-pleated skirts, deconstructed shirts, and mini dresses. The brand’s signature clogs completed the look. Complementary menswear pieces rounded out the collection.
Lou de Bètoly
Lou de Bètoly invited to an exclusive exhibition of her latest creations from July 1st to 3rd. The French designer, renowned for her meticulous craftsmanship, presents extraordinary accessories such as hairpieces and a handbag incorporating a bra. Selected pieces are available for purchase. The exhibition will remain open for two more days.
© Lou de Bètoly by Ben Mönks
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