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Annie Hall – Future Sports EP via Synaptic Cliffs
Annie Hall joins Synaptic Cliffs with Future Sports, a visionary EP where IDM, electro and futuristic sound design imagine the sports arenas of 3024.
Synaptic Cliffs proudly welcomes Annie Hall for her label debut. With the Future Sports EP, she once again expands the boundaries between machine funk, speculative sound design, and forward-thinking club music. She delivers her signature fusion of IDM, electro, fractured breakbeats and experimental electronics. She sculpts a metallic, high-definition vision. It feels as though it has been transmitted directly from centuries ahead.
year 3024
Future Sports imagines the sonic landscape of sport in the year 3024. In a future where society has paradoxically stripped itself back to the essentials, aesthetics have returned to the elegance and restraint of the 18th and 19th centuries. Amid this cultural shift, fencing has emerged as the defining global sport, elevated from historical discipline to mass obsession.
The sounds of these future arenas become musical raw material throughout the EP. This includes the sharp clash of advanced foils and the resonant impact of engineered protective gear. It captures the tension of ritualized competition and fragments of other, unnamed sports from a distant age. Annie Hall transforms these imagined athletic acoustics into intricate rhythmic structures and futuristic melodies, allowing the machinery and choreography of competition to shape the record’s sonic identity.
The result is a vivid soundtrack to a world yet to come – precise, kinetic, and unmistakably futuristic, where sport, technology and sound merge into a singular vision. Future Sports is both a speculative narrative and a club-ready statement from one of electronic music’s most distinctive voices.
Bonus Track
As a special bonus, the EP features an animated picture label. When played at 45 RPM and viewed under a stroboscopic light operating at 9 Hz, the artwork comes alive, revealing a hidden motion sequence. Blurring the boundaries between sound, design and optical illusion, this kinetic visual layer extends the EP’s futuristic narrative into the physical realm, transforming the record itself into an artifact from the year 3024.
Details:
Artist: Annie Hall
Release: Future Sports
Label: Synaptic Cliffs / SC 027
Release Date: July 31, 2026
Release Single “Neon Velocity”: July 17, 2026Genres:
IDM, Electro, Fractured Breakbeats, Experimental Electronics
Tracks:
A1 Future Sports 5:33
A2 Gravity Hack 4:18
B1 Neon Velocity 4:59
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ZETA-KOGNITION LP by pdqb via Synaptic Cliffs / SC 030
ZETA-KOGNITION by pdqb blurs memory, expectation and the present through razor-sharp electro. If perception shifts, the antidote lies in playing it backwards.
Zeta-Kognition is a rarely documented perceptual phenomenon in which thoughts are no longer experienced in the order in which they are formed.
The first reports appeared shortly after the promo release of this EP. Listeners described a strange effect while listening to pdqb’s signature electro tracks: while the music was playing, memories, expectations, and present perceptions seemed to exchange places. Some felt they had already completed a thought before it had even occurred to them. Others reported that half an hour vanished in what felt like seconds, while a few minutes seemed to contain an unusual depth and density of experience.
Intriguingly, those who experienced side effects after listening could restore their normal perception by playing the entire EP in reverse. It was said that the reverse playback would unwind the cognitive displacement caused by the original sequence, gradually returning memories, expectations, and present awareness to their natural alignment.
Dr. Sascha Dornhöfer, who first documented the phenomenon, speculates that the remix by Carsten Nicolai (Alva Noto) may contain a unique balance of repetition and symmetry that survives both forward and reverse playback. This would explain why listeners experiencing the effects of Zeta Cognition consistently identify it as the point from which normal perception can be restored.
In any case, dear listener, there is no cause for concern – the antidote is hidden in reverse.
Details:
Artist: pdqb
Release: ZETA-KOGNITION
Label: Synaptic Cliffs / SC 030
Release Date: August 7, 2026Tracks:
A1 V.O._subtitulada – 2‘42
A2 V.O._subtitulada (Alva Noto Remix) – 6‘40
A3 Ausziehsachen – 2‘25B1 Chickrcks – 2‘25
B2 Roboflax – 3‘56
B3 Hyper-Epsilon – 2‘53
B4 @?#!@? – 1‘04P.S. Then again, who knows. Persistent rumors suggest that Adam Pendleton’s exclusive black-and-white artwork conceals a visual counterpart to the phenomenon, though no one has yet determined exactly what it reveals – or to whom.
About pdqb:
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Berlin Fashion Week SS27 – The HIGHLIGHTS 7/7
Berlin Fashion Week SS27 closed with standout collections from GmbH, Martin Quad, John Lawrence Sullivan and more, celebrating craft, identity and innovation.
The Berlin Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027 wrapped up with a powerful final day of runway shows and conversations. From GmbH’s celebration of Berlin’s couture heritage to Martin Quad’s deconstructed tailoring, fashion took many forms. John Lawrence Sullivan explored androgyny. KOLYA BOGATYREV showcased poetic reconstruction. Selva Huygens presented circular futurism. Ritual Unions delivered an immersive performance. IMPARI unveiled a multidisciplinary relaunch. Fashion proved once again that it is a language of culture, identity, and transformation.
GMBH
Credit: GmbH, Finnegan Koichi Godenschweger The grand finale of Berlin Fashion Week’s Spring/Summer 2027 season was delivered by GmbH, the label helmed by designer duo Serhat Işık and Benjamin Huseby. With the collection “Desire Paths,” the label celebrated its 10th anniversary. It also brought 1920s Berlin back to the runway, along with its nearly forgotten couture history. To this end, the label incorporated select pieces from Julia Schwarz’s private archive, home to the largest collection of European fashion, into select looks.
Formal eveningwear, elegant dresses, and precisely tailored jackets stood in harmony with the sportswear and club-culture elements for which the label is known. Overall, GmbH presented a collection that honors the past while recontextualizing it for the present. Read more…
MARTIN QUAD
Credit: Martin Quad, Finnegan Koichi Godenschweger Following the Copenhagen-based label Martin Quad’s presentation of its collection in June as part of Milan Fashion Week, it has now brought it to Berlin under the title ‘Woodman Pt.2’. Designer Martin Juncker drew inspiration from the black-and-white photographs of Francesca Woodman. The concept of reflection was evident not only in the styling but also in the construction: Classic tailoring pieces were deconstructed and reassembled in unusual ways. The result was a largely monochrome collection: skirts made up of two pairs of trousers, pieces with a particularly high waistline, and one-piece outfits that are sometimes hybrids of dresses and trousers or seamlessly combine blazers and shorts. Read more…
JOHN LAWRENCE SULLIVAN
Credit: John Lawrence Sullivan, Finnegan Koichi Godenschweger For Spring/Summer 2027, the John Lawrence Sullivan label, led by designer Arashi Yanagawa, presented the ‘Androgyny’ collection. It explores the body as a space of ambiguity and plays with gender codes: elements and materials traditionally associated with menswear or womenswear are deliberately deconstructed. Furthermore, the label drew inspiration from the Japanese art of bondage, Shibari, which encompasses themes such as discipline, restraint, and the physical act of binding the body.
This was particularly striking in blazers and coats featuring bondage-style details. Meanwhile, pieces with a reptilian look became a symbol of transformation and renewal. The overarching reference was the 1990 ‘Modern Lovers’ portrait series by the French photographer Bettina Rheims, in which the boundaries between identity and gender become blurred. Read more…
KOLYA BOGATYREV
Credit: KOLYA BOGATYREV, Marcos Denett For Spring/Summer 2027, KOLYA BOGATYREV presents “CLASSICAL REMINDER”, his second runway show as part of the official programme of Berlin Fashion Week – a reflection on transience and the quiet beauty of everyday moments.
The collection features reconstructed garments. Shirts, tailored pieces, and uniforms are taken apart and reassembled. Fragments of their original identity remain visible. This transformation turns the clothing into a vessel for memory. Strict tailoring elements meet delicate transparency and handcrafted details, causing the silhouettes to oscillate between precision and fragility. Read more…
METAMORPHOSIS
Credit: Metamorphosis, Blake Abbie & Fatima Njoya, Celine Witon Day three of METAMORPHOSIS – dialogues about change, powered by eBay, focused on creativity, communication, and the cultural relevance of fashion professionals and their work. Sebastian Warschow (haebmau), Giorgia Aubrey (MØRNING), and Tom Barker (Highsnobiety) explored social media as a cultural ecosystem. Ann Claes (Masjien), Lara Day (eBay), and Meroda Tekin (fashionfouvintage) examined emerging formats in live shopping and audience engagement. Hannelore Knuts (Model) and Julius Poole (Casting Director) centred their conversation on visual language and representation.
Fatima Njoya (Journalist) and Blake Abbie (A Magazine Curated By) reflected on fashion as a cultural language to close the programme. Then, Scott Lipinski (Fashion Council Germany) and Carlo Bellmann (eBay) concluded the three-day event with closing remarks. They looked back on the key discussions and summarized the insights that will help shape the future of the industry.
SELVA HUYGENS
Credit: Selva Huygens, Boris Marberg The label Selva Huygens by Cristian Huygens and Natalia Golubenko has already dressed stars such as Lady Gaga and Jared Leto, but has not yet held a runway show as part of BFW. That changes now with “Aerospatial”: the collection is inspired by 1960s space-age aesthetics, retrofuturism, and brutalist architecture.
A-line leather dresses and trapezoid mini skirts in sunset hues meet sculptural creations made from car parts, such as corsets crafted from rubber floor mats and skirts made from straps. About 90 percent of the materials used are upcycled, recycled, or deadstock fabrics. The founding duo found these objects on the streets of Berlin. This underscores the label’s circular design philosophy. Read more…
RITUAL UNIONS
Credit: Ritual Unions, Vanessa Wunsch On the final day of Berlin Fashion Week, Ritual Unions presents CEREMONY, its second live fashion installation as part of RAUM.Berlin. The presentation draws on traditional religious ceremonies. It moves through several rooms representing different phases such as purification, communion, and confession. These phases range from marriage vows to a room dedicated to loss. This room features a gown whose boning is designed to resemble a human skeleton.
Event designer Anna Görike sets flowers against black mesh fabric, while composer Mandy Mozart (The Cat Pope) blends orchestral and electronic sounds. With CEREMONY, lead designer Karin Brettmeister reevaluates the relationship between a brand and its community. Read more…
IMPARI
Credit: IMPARI, Andreas Hofrichter For Spring/Summer 2027, the collection “ANIMA” marks the relaunch of IMPARI. Inspired by Achille Mbembe’s thinking on the dissolution of boundaries between nature and technology, IMPARI understands innovation as a return with new knowledge, not as a departure from origin. A garment is thus not regarded as a passive object, but as a carrier of origin and memory.
The collection emerges through the deconstruction and reassembly of familiar structures, bringing softness into contact with resistance and organic forms with technical processes. ANIMA was presented at MOA Berlin during Berlin Fashion Week. It connects fashion with movement, sound, and performance into a comprehensive experience. The experience begins with a spoken performance. It then transitions into an energetic rap performance. Read more…
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Berlin Fashion Week SS27 – The HIGHLIGHTS 6/7
From handcrafted Nigerian textiles to AI performances and upcycled couture: discover the standout collections, shows and installations at Berlin Fashion Week.
The Berlin Fashion Week once again became a stage for fashion that goes far beyond clothing. Across runways, performances and immersive installations, designers explored identity, memory, craftsmanship and sustainability through deeply personal narratives and innovative formats. From handcrafted textiles rooted in cultural heritage and circular design approaches to AI-driven performances and poetic couture, these presentations captured the creative diversity that defines Berlin’s fashion landscape. Discover some of the standout moments from the latest edition of Berlin Fashion Week.
FRUCHÉ
Credit: FRUCHÉ, James Cochrane With its Berlin Fashion Week debut, Fruché celebrates individuality and showcases the rich diversity of Nigerian craftsmanship. With the ‘KLEG’ collection – named after a Nigerian slang term for bow legs, which is also used as a generalised synonym for perceived dysfunctionality – the slow fashion label challenges societal notions of perfection. Designer Frank Aghuno translates this concept into asymmetrical silhouettes that reflect the natural irregularities of the human body.
The central element is gingham, which evokes Nigerian school uniforms and a time when a sense of belonging depended less on outward appearance. The gingham pattern features in dresses, blouses and skirts and is complemented by hand-woven Aso Oke, intricate beadwork, hand-painted fabrics and a wooden-carved corset, all of which were created in collaboration with local craftspeople. Read more…
MALAIKARAISS
Credit: MALIKARAISS, Marc Krause Following a brief hiatus, MALAIKARAISS celebrated its 15th anniversary at Berlin Fashion Week with the “Playground Love” collection – a tribute to youthful carefreeness and the brand’s own love of fashion. The focus was on the fascination with imperfection, which is transformed into beauty, as well as the creative ambition to reinvent oneself within a familiar framework.
The result is a collection that is playful in style, consistent in its colour palette and precise in its craftsmanship and choice of materials. A trip to Japan last spring shaped the jewellery designs, which translate historical motifs into handcrafted sterling silver and statement pearl jewellery. Sustainability is evident as a way of life: the collection is 99 per cent closed-loop manufactured, using, amongst other things, the brand’s own recycled materials in collaboration with textile artist Karlotta Bott. Read more…
ESTHER PERBANDT
Credit: Esther Perbandt, Ben Mönks German fashion designer Esther Perbandt returned to the Berlin Fashion Week calendar on July 4 with a new staging of her capsule fashion collection “Blackhearts”. Machine and human art merged. Performance group DANCÆ translated the visuals of Esther’s short AI film “Blackhearts” into physical reality. They did this set to a live composition by Sven Helbig.
Wearing selected new pieces from the collection, DANCÆ moved to choreography by founder Soraya Schulthess. All the while, a captivating live composition by renowned musician Sven Helbig echoed around the Fotografiska Ballroom.
The evening was also a celebration of the relaunch of the Esther Perbandt website, and the premier of the brand’s own AI assistant. Lucca Elwood, founder of Jenna, developed the assistant. It has been trained on Esther Perbandt’s design philosophy. It also includes aesthetic history and styling knowledge. Attendees got talking with digital Esther to ask for style advice, about the collections, and to see how true to life it really was.
With the relaunch of the website, the public can now go online to www.estherperbandt.com to chat to AI Esther, and even try on different outfits from her collection by uploading a selfie to the AI.
DAGGER
Credit: DAGGER, Finnegan Koichi Godenschweger Dagger opened the Intervention series with his show, which is taking place at the Kronprinzenpalais this season. The Spring/Summer 2027 collection was both a nod to and a further development of the previous season. Thematically, the label remained true to its roots: the main motif was the sleepy coastal town in Ireland, the home of designer Luke Raine, as well as his youthful characters who draw inspiration from the wilderness.
Now, everything revolved around ‘firsts’: the first job, the first drink, the first cigarette, the first kiss and the first heartbreak. The collection told the story of late-night beach parties and the ensuing early-morning ‘walk of shame’, which here symbolised freedom rather than shame. The characters, it seemed, were confronted with the reality of growing up, which was also reflected in the looks, most clearly evident in the sashes bearing the phrases ‘Miss Understood 2027’ or ‘Miss Spent Youth 2027’. Read more…
“MUSEUM” + EBAY ARCHETYPES, curated by Shayne Oliver
Credit: “MUSEUM” + EBAY ARCHETYPES, Milena Zara From 4 to 5 July, P100 presents “MUSEUM” + EBAY ARCHETYPES, a project curated by Shayne Oliver, at the Schinkel Pavillon. The installation transforms Oliver’s personal archive into an immersive spatial installation that brings together archived garments and deadstock materials to explore fashion, memory and the cycle of life.
Spread across two floors, one level showcases “MUSEUM”, Oliver’s ongoing project within his collaborative practice. The other level is dedicated to “EBAY ARCHETYPES”, a new, evolving archive by Reference Studios featuring rotating curators, whose works are continued online.
PLAID-À-PORTER
Credit: Plaid-à-Porter, Ben Mönks With UNSEASONAL, Plaid-à-Porter presents a format that blends a runway show with a spatial installation: a couture collection created entirely from curated vintage textiles. The show explores the dissolution of traditional fashion seasons – as an artistic response to climate change and overproduction.
Interweaving music and performance, UNSEASONAL brings a complete reinterpretation of Vivaldi’s ‘Four Seasons’ to the stage, in which virtuoso violin passages meet spoken poetry. Read more…
MARIE LOUISE MÜLLER
Credit: Marie Louise Müller, Boris Marberg The garden as a place of refuge: For her show debut at Berlin Fashion Week, Marie-Louise Müller presents “Escapist Garden,” a collection deeply rooted in childhood memories. Around 20 looks were created over roughly 2,500 hours of pure handwork – embroidery, crochet, and upcycling using exclusively natural fibers.
The color palette draws every shade directly from nature: from beige and cream to the green of grass and treetops to floral tones in pink and raspberry red. Four highlight pieces – including a dress adorned with 70,000 glass beads inspired by a weeping willow – transform the garden of childhood into wearable poetry. Read more…
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Berlin Fashion Week SS27 – The HIGHLIGHTS 5/7
Berlin Fashion Week spotlight: Haderlump, SF1OG, Clara Colette Miramon, RAUM.Berlin, sample030 and Edward Buchanan unveiled powerful SS27 visions.
From hotel-inspired tailoring and cinematic storytelling to intimate presentations, experimental runways and artistic exhibitions—Berlin Fashion Week continues to prove why it’s one of the most exciting platforms for emerging and established fashion voices.
Highlights include Haderlump’s “Atrium”, SF1OG’s exploration of power and transformation, Clara Colette Miramon’s poetic “Humid”, the collaborative spirit of RAUM.Berlin, sample030’s RAW TERRITORY at Tempelhof Airport, and Edward L. Buchanan’s inspiring exhibition and the return of “Check Your Neck.”
HADERLUMP
Credit: Haderlump, James Cochrane Haderlump welcomed around 400 guests to the Grand Ballroom of Hotel Adlon Kempinski to present its new collection, “Atrium.” Comprising 28 looks, the collection introduced distinct characters while paying tribute to Creative Director Johann Ehrhardt’s early experience working as a hotel waiter. Built around the interplay of contrasts, the collection combined the label’s signature tailoring with denim, featured across trousers, shorts, dresses, and even boots.
Keys appeared as a recurring motif throughout the presentation. They referenced the crossed keys traditionally worn by hotel concierges. Reinterpreted as hand-held accessories, belt details, and hand-painted graphics on garments and bags. The presentation also introduced two new footwear styles developed in collaboration with footwear designer Matthias Winkler. Read more…
SF1OG
Credit: SF1OG, Emil Dietrich SF1OG presented its latest collection in a sports hall located on the upper floor of a residential building designed by Berlin architect Hinrich Baller. This season, the label explored the duality of good and evil. They drew inspiration from Luca Guadagnino’s Suspiria. In this film, dance functions not only as movement but also as a symbol of control, transformation, and hidden authority.
Expanding on this narrative, the collection examined how evil often remains concealed within institutions, traditions, and established power structures. This sense of ambiguity was reflected in the interplay of materials, including velvet, satin, sheer fabrics, and leather. The presentation was accompanied by a live musical performance inspired by the traditional Easter processions of Seville, reinforcing the collection’s dramatic and ritualistic atmosphere. Read more…
CLARA COLETTE MIRAMON
Clara Colette Miramon presented her Spring/Summer 2027 collection, “Humid.” This collection explores the concept of humidity as a metaphor for growth, transformation, memory, and desire. It is not viewed as a climatic condition. The collection was inspired by tropical summers. More specifically, it was influenced by a journey to Thailand. It translated the coexistence of beauty and decay into a refined visual narrative.
A recurring motif was a playful elephant print, which also appeared on the label’s ballet flats. Together with a pair of peep-toe heels, the designs marked the brand’s first footwear collection. Lace, bows, tulle, ruffles, and PVC elements further defined the collection’s distinctive aesthetic. Read more…
RAUM.BERLIN
Credit: RAUM.Berlin, Sofia Hermens Fernandez, Celine Witon On the third day of RAUM.Berlin, the designers’ presentations engaged in a dialogue of intimacy, memory, and community. Anne Bernecker staged an atelier salon show. This allowed visitors to experience the creative process alongside the runway presentation.
With “Dressing like a Girl”, Sofia Hermens Fernandez created a space that bridged a childhood bedroom and a mother’s wardrobe. PALMWINE IceCREAM immersed guests in a setting inspired by African landscapes. TATi’s “Knitting is my Rave” recalled the intimate ritual of friends getting ready for a night out. Accompanied by a performative DJ set.
SAMPLE030
Credit: sample030, Boris Marberg With RAW TERRITORY SS27, sample030 is showcasing its new collection at Tempelhof Airport – a place that once stood for the control of flight movements and take-off and landing traffic. Today, the former tarmac is used by city dwellers for sport, leisure and socializing. The runway follows the former take-off and landing strips, transforming them into a stage for the show.
Sound and repetition characterise the presentation, linking the history of the site with the presence of the people who use it today. The collection takes up a simple idea. A place only becomes its own through the people who use it – not through its original function. Read more…
DWARD BUCHANAN
Credit: Edward Buchanan, Tim Kestel Edward L. Buchanan’s second solo exhibition at Semjon Contemporary was extended as part of Berlin Fashion Week. The exhibition concluded with a finissage on Saturday, July 4. This event also marked the reintroduction of Buchanan’s “Check Your Neck” initiative. This initiative is a series of knitted scarves featuring woven messages.
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Berlin Fashion Week SS27 – The HIGHLIGHTS 4/7
Berlin Fashion Week highlights: Milk of Lime, Dennis Chuene, Barragán, Kasia Kucharska, Richert Beil, rebekka ruétz & netzwerk. Discover more.
The Berlin Fashion Week continues to deliver powerful stories, bold concepts, and fresh perspectives. From Milk of Lime’s poetic “Ashes” collection and Barragán’s thought-provoking debut to Dennis Chuene’s collaborative Studio2Retail project, plus new work from Kasia Kucharska, Richert Beil, rebekka ruétz, and netzwerk—these are the collections and projects you shouldn’t miss.
MILK OF LIME
Credit: MILK OF LIME, James Cochrane The German-Belgian duo behind Milk of Lime are back at Berlin Fashion Week this season, showcasing their fourth collection entitled “Ashes”. For this collection, the label deliberately played on the contradictory associations of the term. Destruction and the end meet hope. The idea of the phoenix rising from the ashes is also explored.
True to the label’s DNA, this collection once again blends romantic and sombre elements, almost compelling the viewer to look more closely and discover its complexity. Draped menswear stood out prominently. Reimagined knitwear made from torn silk, crinkled textures, and graphic prints added unique elements. These features were seen on cotton tops, coats, woollen trousers, and sheer silk fabrics. Read more…
DENNIS CHUENE
In Hagelberger Straße in Kreuzberg, designer Dennis Chuene transformed a roughly 350-metre stretch into a shared cultural and retail space as part of Studio2Retail. Under the title “Nothing Great Is Built Alone,” eight neighbouring businesses and creative players joined forces. They participated in a series of unexpected collaborations. Each collaboration reflected the craft, perspective, and story of the participating neighbours. At the heart of the project was the idea of seeing neighbouring businesses not as competitors, but as co-creators. Read more…
Credit: Dennis Chuene, Ben Mönks
BARRAGÁN
Credit: Barragán, James Cochrane The Mexican label Barragán hosted its BFW debut at the Mexican Embassy. While the title “SS30” alludes to the time after US President Donald Trump, the collection primarily negotiates themes such as migration and identity. The models walked at a quick pace and, through visible scars, low-slung trousers, bound hands, and dirt on skin and clothing, appeared like people on the run.
Striking prints on T-shirts, hoodies, and dresses reinforced the critique of how migrants are treated (“Welcome to America. Now speak English! Or get the f*ck out”) while simultaneously deconstructing common stereotypes. In doing so, designer Victor Barragán shows that Mexican identity is not homogeneous but diverse, and that it is by no means defined by attributions from outside. Read more…
KASIA KUCHARSKA
After expanding her repertoire in recent seasons with elaborately ruched cotton pieces, Kasia Kucharska returned for her ninth collection to working exclusively with her signature technique, latex casting. Still, there was plenty to discover. The designer reinvented classics such as denim pieces. She also revamped trench coats and knitwear by recreating them in cast latex.
Another highlight were earrings crafted from synthetic hair. An immersive installation, developed in collaboration with AAS:set:project, provided the perfect setting for this new chapter in her brand’s history. Read more…
Credit: Kasia Kucharska, James CochraneRICHERT BEIL
In Muskauer Straße in Kreuzberg, Berlin-based label Richert Beil opened its new store as part of the Berlin Fashion Week format Studio2Retail. To mark the opening, designer duo Jale Richert and Michele Beil invited guests to a bidding round for handmade fashion: ten one-of-a-kind pieces crafted in the label’s Berlin atelier were offered up for open bidding, allowing interested guests to place their own bid on their favourite piece. Read more…
Credit: Richert Beil, Ben Mönks
REBBEKA RUÉTZ
Credit: Rebekka Ruétz, Boris Marberg The new Spring/Summer 2027 collection by rebekka ruétz is titled Petrichor, taking as its starting point one of those rare moments that feel familiar to almost everyone, yet retain something mysterious: rain on dry earth. It all begins with the tension before the storm.
Heat lingers on the skin, the air grows dense, the light shifts, as if the world were holding its breath for a moment. Dark clouds gather, a crackle signals the coming change, and then the pent-up energy releases in lightning, thunder, and rain. Read more…
NETZWERK
Credit: netzwerk, Niels Lucke One year after its first show, the label netzwerk presented its second collection on Friday evening at the same time and place, at San Gimignano Lichtenberg, Am Wasserwerk 22F. The presentation followed a contemporary runway format, accompanied by a live string quartet performing a composition by VMS. The show transitioned directly into an open-air aftershow party.
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Berlin Fashion Week SS27 – The HIGHLIGHTS 3/7
Berlin Fashion Week Day 3: BUZIGAHILL, UNVAIN, Kilian Kerner, Nowrubi & more explored identity, sustainability, craftsmanship and fashion’s future.
storytelling, craftsmanship and new perspectives
Halftime at Berlin Fashion Week. BUZIGAHILL reflected on post-independence East Africa. UNVAIN presented a character-driven “Skins” collection. Kilian Kerner shared his deeply personal “Burning Symphony.” Nowrubi poetically explored memory. Today’s presentations proved that fashion continues to be a medium for culture, emotion, and transformation.
Alongside inspiring showcases at Der Berliner Salon, RAUM.Berlin and the FCG Showroom, METAMORPHOSIS powered by eBay and Le Black Sofa kept the conversation around circularity, innovation and the future of fashion alive.
BUZIGAHILL
Image credit: Anna Nowalska-Duda. For Spring/Summer 2027, BUZIGAHILL’s thirteenth “Return to Sender” collection explored the period following East Africa’s independence. The decade between 1960 and 1970 was marked by a renewed sense of freedom, self-determination, and identity, reflected in the evolving ways people dressed. Designer Bobby Kolade drew inspiration from two key historical figures.
One was Zambia’s founding president, Kenneth Kaunda, after whom the short-sleeved Kaunda suit – designed for the country’s climate – is named. Worn without a tie, the suit departed from the rigid, colonial tailoring traditions of the time and came to symbolize a new spirit of ease and solidarity.
The second was Princess Elizabeth Bagaaya of Toro, the Ugandan diplomat, the country’s first female lawyer, and later an international model. She embodied elegance and understood fashion as a strategic instrument of global diplomacy. As Bobby Kolade explained at the opening of the show, both figures represent an era of optimism and became enduring icons of a burgeoning culture of freedom. Read more…
DER BERLINER SALON
Credit: Der Berliner Salon, Paulina Bongartz, René Lohse The event took place in Große Orangerie of Schloss Charlottenburg. Der Berliner Salon presented a curated selection of 36 designers. These designers are from Germany’s fashion and design scene. This presentation was part of Berlin Fashion Week. For more than a decade, the group exhibition has been curated by Christiane Arp (Fashion Council Germany) and organized by Marcus Kurz (Nowadays). It has provided emerging talents with a platform to showcase their work. They present to an international audience of industry professionals.
Set against the historic backdrop of the palace, outstanding craftsmanship and innovative design came together to highlight the diversity and creative excellence of contemporary German fashion.
UNVAIN
Credit: UNVAIN, Andreas Hofrichter UNVAIN views the Spring/Summer collection as a direct continuation of its BFW debut in February, reflected both in its choice of materials – with a renewed focus on leather and faux fur – and in stylistic elements like transparency.
The title “Skins” plays on clothing as a protective second skin, while also referencing the teen series of the same name from the 2000s. With each look, UNVAIN founder Robert Friedrichs created a character, capturing its essence in a single sentence in a booklet handed to guests upon arrival. From “rich parents, poor morals” to “self-doubt? unfamiliar,” the show told an entertaining story that drew visitors even deeper into the world of the label. Read more…
RAUM.Berlin
Credit: RAUM.Berlin, Société Angelique, Celine Witon On the second day of RAUM.Berlin, the rooms within John Jahr Haus were once again transformed into a series of immersive fashion experiences. LEALABOB placed her looks in everyday settings. These settings ranged from a bus stop to a skateboarding scene. Laura de Sousa evoked the atmosphere of 1960s Portugal through an evocative spatial presentation.
With a “Reverse Fashion Show”, SOCIÉTÉ ANGELIQUE inverted the traditional runway format, inviting guests to walk the catwalk themselves while observing the mannequins. Vladimir Karaleev, meanwhile, placed his experimental approach to pattern cutting and conceptual understanding of clothing at the forefront through a deliberately minimalist presentation.
METAMORPHOSIS DAY 1
METAMORPHOSIS – dialogues about change, powered by eBay, set a strong tone for the transformation of the fashion industry from day one. The programme centered on circularity and sustainability. It explored how value, growth, and responsibility can be reimagined for the future. Keith Metcalfe (eBay) and Alizée Verstraeten (What’s Trending Tomorrow) opened the programme with a forward-looking perspective on the future of fashion commerce in Europe.
T-Michael (Norwegian Rain) and Natascha von Hirschhausen shared their insights on conscious design, adaptability, and how meaningful value can be created beyond the product itself. The programme concluded with discussions on material innovation. It also looked at the evolving role of design. Contributions came from Kirsten Siegler (vbc), Daniela and Annette Felder (Felder Felder & Future Fashion Concepts), Caroline Rush (UNation), and Scott Lipinski (Fashion Council Germany). Read more…
KILIAN KERNER
Credit: Kilian Kerner With “BURNING SYMPHONY,” Kilian Kerner presented his most personal collection to date at Skatehalle Berlin. It is a reckoning with pain and loss. It also showcases the courage to move forward. 36 looks for women and men move between toughness and fragility: black represents inner turmoil, while white, cream, and brown tones speak of hope. Deliberately burned elements and scorch marks run through the looks as traces of a turbulent time. The show finds its emotional peak in a white wedding dress with burned details. Read more…
NOWRUBI
Credit: Nowrubi, Aino Ahola Nowrubi Atelier Berlin presents “EPHEMERAL,” a collection about the fading of memories. At Atelier Gardens, large-scale translucent curtains divide the space and change the view of the looks depending on where the models stand, shifting the pieces between clarity and blur. A subtle scent concept accompanies the show, meant to evoke individual associations in guests.
The entire collection was made from deadstock fabrics, leftover textile stock that gains new meaning through upcycling. “The show is an invitation to pause and consider the value of the fragments that remain in our memory,” says designer Ruben Nowak. Read more…
LE BLACK SOFA
Credit: Le Black Sofa, Tim Kestel This evening, Berlin Fashion Week continued its discourse program with “Le Black Sofa” at the SUPERMARQUE Concept Store. Berlin’s State Secretary for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises, Michael Biel, met there with representatives from the creative industry. They represented fashion and culture. They gathered for an exchange on the intersection of culture and business. The discussion centered on how Berlin can further strengthen its creative potential and sustainably grow as a fashion hub.
FCG SHOWROOM
Credit: FCG Showroom AW26 Day 3, Alicja Bokina Were those sequins or crystals shimmering so beautifully on the runway? Would you describe that jacket as green, blue – or perhaps turquoise? And what does the craftsmanship of these remarkable pieces look like up close? For anyone who didn’t have enough time to fully take in the collections during the fast-paced schedule of runway shows and presentations, the FCG Showroom at Hotel Zoo Berlin will be open from Saturday through Monday.
Find all information on the participating brands and opening hours on Instagram.
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Vazik & Luz Sanchez – Hipnosis EP via Systematic Recordings
Vazik & Luz Sanchez debut on Systematic with the Hipnosis EP. Two hypnotic club tracks blending driving grooves, atmosphere and timeless electronic energy.
Vazik and Luz Sanchez unite two distinct yet naturally aligned paths in electronic music. With over 25 years in the scene, Vazik is known for his refined, hypnotic sound and deep roots in European techno. Luz Sanchez brings more than 15 years of international experience, combining technical finesse, emotional depth and a forward-facing musical instinct. Together, they build immersive club music around hypnotic tension, atmospheric layers and driving rhythm. Their sound balances proper dancefloor pressure with a strong sense of mood and storytelling.
Their journey has already taken them to places including Sisyphos’ Hammerhalle in Berlin, Fusion Festival’s Tanzwüste, Duss im Schuss in Switzerland and Monarch in Paris. Now they present their first original release on Systematic Recordings:
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Artist: Vazik & Luz Sanchez
Release: Hipnosis EP
Label: Systematic Recordings
Release Date: July 17, 2026Both tracks carry Vazik’s signature pumping energy. Hipnosis stands out through its seductive female vocal sample repeating the title, while Humo pushes deeper into a rolling, hypnotic groove. A strong first statement from a duo focused on timeless, emotional and forward-moving electronic music.
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Berlin Fashion Week SS27 – The HIGHLIGHTS 2/7
From poetic relics to floating futures: MARKE, Lou de Bètoly, Orange Culture, Laura Gerte and Marina Hoermanseder shaped Berlin Fashion Week.
From poetic storytelling to space-age spectacle
During Berlin Fashion Week MARKE continued its narrative with “Relics & Remnants”, where history, memory and contemporary sportswear collided. Lou de Bètoly transformed her Berlin showroom into an immersive world of couture, craftsmanship and upcycling. Orange Culture celebrated the spirit of Lagos’ Makoko through fluid silhouettes and vibrant colour.
Laura Gerte challenged ideas of virtue with experimental draping and textile manipulation, while Marina Hoermanseder launched audiences into “Outer Space” with sculptural leather, Swarovski details and cosmic energy.
MARKE
Credit: Marke, Andreas Hofrichter With ‘Relics & Remnants’, designer Mario Keine continued the narrative he had begun in the previous season for Spring/Summer 2027. The collection explores how memories shape our perception. At its heart was the solitary wanderer – reminiscent of Virginia Woolf’s Orlando – who, in Mark’s collection, traverses centuries of human history. He exists in a world where past, present and future merge and which follows no chronological order.
The collection referenced the Renaissance with Baroque-inspired underskirts. It also featured voluminous culottes inspired by the Counts of the Rhine. These were contrasted with Victorian white-tie formality. Necklaces, bracelets and decorative details featuring coins and heraldic crosses evoked relics of bygone eras. Furthermore, the label’s signature elements of contemporary sportswear were evident, for example in the form of jogging bottoms and bomber jackets. Read more…
LOU DE BÉTOLY
Credit: Lou de Betoly © 2025 James Cochrane
As part of Berlin Fashion Week, Lou de Bètoly opened her Berlin showroom and showcased her latest collection in a curated setting blending fashion, craftsmanship and installation art. Alongside the ready-to-wear pieces, the display featured accessories. It also included artfully crafted objects. These elements highlighted the brand’s experimental approach to vintage materials. The focus was on lace and textile craft techniques.
A highlight was a bridal-inspired couture piece in sheer lace with floral details, presented in a display case. The presentation once again underlined the label’s ambition to combine couture, upcycling and art into a distinctive signature style. Read more…
ORANGE CULTURE
Credit: Orange Culture, Andreas Hofrichter Built on stilts above the water, Makoko is one of the most distinctive neighbourhoods in Lagos, the home town of Orange Culture. Inspired by this floating architecture, the ‘Water Will Carry Us’ collection was created. It features sheer fabrics and hand-embroidered details. Asymmetrical silhouettes and layering combine vulnerability with strength.
The colour palette ranges from deep, earthy tones to vibrant colours such as blue, yellow and red, which symbolise the unshakeable zest for life that is as palpable in the neighbourhood as it is in the collection. Read more…
LAURA GERTE
Credit: Laura Gerte, James Cochrane Laura Gerte’s new collection, “Lost to Virtue”, explored the destruction of virtue, drawing inspiration from Mina Loy’s feminist manifesto. The designer incorporated these women’s rejection of the virtue imposed upon them into her silhouettes. Many were created not using traditional patterns or construction techniques. Instead, the designer used textile manipulations such as pleating and modular draping.
Hand-dyed vintage silk scarves and semi-transparent fabrics rippled as if they, too, were resisting any form of conformity, yet then clung to the body in an almost protective manner. In this collection, too, Laura Gerte played with the tension between revealing and concealing. Furthermore, some of the pieces, such as the white dresses from the opening looks, were made from upcycled vintage T-shirts. Read more…
MARINA HOERMANSEDER
Credit: Marina Hoermanseder, Boris Marberg Marina Hoermanseder presented her new collection, “Outer Space”, at the Haus der Visionäre in Berlin-Treptow. The show opened with a video showing the designer in the cockpit of a rocket ready for launch – when the curtain fell, there was a huge cheer. Musically, an energetic mix of pop, Eurodance, Scooter and the Star Wars soundtrack set the mood.
On the catwalk, a colourful mix of space-inspired looks met sand-coloured, “Dune”-inspired silhouettes made from moulded leather, adorned with Swarovski moon landscapes, Pop Art elements and glass nails by essie x Hoermanseder. Read more…
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