Markets, memories, installations and bold new perspectives
The Berlin Fashion Week continues to redefine contemporary fashion: William Fan transformed collecting into a poetic wardrobe, Andrej Gronau turned gardens into wearable ecosystems, IOANNES welcomed guests into an intimate salon experience, while RAUM.Berlin, Berlin Curated and Taskin Goec explored new ways of presenting fashion beyond the runway.
WILLIAM FAN
William Fan’s Spring/Summer 2027 collection, “Exchange”, found inspiration in strolling and exploring international markets. These included the souks of Marrakesh, flea markets in Tokyo, the antique streets of Shanghai, and the bustling markets of Hong Kong. The collection explored the universal human fascination with collecting, curating, and preserving. Held at The Foundry, over 800 objects from the label’s “Fan Plaza” souvenir shop adorned the venue’s columns.
The collection itself ranged from tailoring to casual leisurewear. It featured, for example, elegantly flowing cargo trousers. There were also casually layered shirts. Suit trousers were broken up with boxer shorts-style details. Sculptural pleats, textured surfaces, and deliberately aged finishes narrate the tale of a wardrobe brimming with memories. These elements offer visual references, as seen in the ‘Currency Exchange’ jumper, the show’s opening look. Read more.
ANDREJ GRONAU
A nearby garden can become a haven in everyday life – a place where, in the blink of an eye, you can let your mind wander far away. Fascinated by these microcosms, Andrej Gronau designed the “Island’s Isolation” collection, which he presented at Friedrichsfelde Palace.
Hand-painted cats, mice, watering cans and flowers adorn jackets, dresses and skirts, transforming them into miniature ecosystems in their own right. Metallic accents and vibrant colours break up the natural colour palette, contributing to the playful character for which the label is known. View more.
RAUM.BERLIN
RAUM.Berlin kicked off its third edition with opening remarks by Christiane Arp, Chairwoman of Fashion Council Germany, and Gitta Connemann, Parliamentary State Secretary at the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy.
At the John Jahr Haus, four designers transformed individual spaces into immersive, interdisciplinary experiences. They demonstrated the many possibilities of presenting fashion beyond the traditional runway. Elodie Carstensen captivated audiences with a dreamlike performance centered around a water installation. PLNGNS presented an interactive showcase featuring interior objects created from sneakers.
Natascha von Hirschhausen explored the relationship between observer and observed through her zero-waste works, and Lennart Bohle unveiled sculptural, quiet yet powerful silhouettes that brought together traditional craftsmanship and a forward-looking vision. View more.
IOANNES
Following the AW26 collection “Apokalypsis,” IOANNES returns home. Creative director Johannes Boehl Cronau invites guests to “Salon 01” in his apartment and studio in Mitte during Berlin Fashion Week. This marks the opening chapter of a series of intimate, immersive experiences. The sensory atmosphere is enhanced by a collaboration with perfume house Escentric Molecules, whose cult fragrance Escentric 01 fills the space.
Founded by perfumer Geza Schoen and creative director Paul White, the brand has earned cult status through its minimalist, gender-neutral approach. “Salon 01” is part of the FCG Studio2Retail program. IOANNES pieces can be purchased directly on-site. Personal appointments are available in the days following the event. View more.
MARIUSZ PRZYBYLSKI
As part of Berlin Fashion Week, Mariusz Przybylski presented ‘KICK OFF’, an expressive menswear collection that explores identity, contrasts and the beauty of opposites. Across a total of 30 looks, the Polish designer focused on a contemporary understanding of masculinity. This was characterised by lightness and strength. It also featured precision and joy. Additionally, it encompassed tradition and personal attitude. Read more.
BERLIN CURATED
For its second edition, Berlin Curated hosted an event at the legendary bunker, The Feuerle Collection, showcasing 13 up-and-coming designers from across Germany. Berlin Curated is a long-term support programme for emerging talent at the start of their professional careers. The programme supports the designers through various formats as part of Berlin Fashion Week.
The runway show marked the start of the event. Curated by Christiane Arp, Josepha Rodríguez and Sonja Hodzode, the runway show showcased a lavish collection featuring a high-quality mix of materials and thoughtful styling. The looks featured a deliberate combination of materials. They included leather details and bow-tied skirts. There were also corsets with subtle Rococo touches. Berlin Curated is a project funded by the Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises and implemented by the Berlin-based agency 0049x. Read more.
TASKIN GOEC
At the Lobe Block in Gesundbrunnen, LATTE is presenting Taskin Goec’s first solo exhibition: “BLACK EYE”. The Berlin-based designer is regarded as one of the pioneers at the intersection of fashion and artificial intelligence. Over the years, he has pushed the digital boundaries of fashion for international clients and on international stages. Now, for the first time, he is stepping into the spotlight under his own name. A fashion show has always been a proposal: a suggestion to the market, even before production begins. With “BLACK EYE”, Goec takes this literally. View more.
BFW STREETSTYLE PHOTO COMPETITION
The BFW Streetstyle Photo Competition is also entering a new round: from 2 to 12 July, photographers are invited to capture the spirit of Fashion Week on the streets of Berlin. The winner will have their work published in SICKY magazine and will receive further prizes. Full details on how to enter can be found here.
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