Der Berliner Salon Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary
To mark its 10th anniversary, Der Berliner Salon is hosting an impressive exhibition at Berlin’s Gemäldegalerie, showcasing the diversity of the German design scene. The exhibition will feature works by more than 50 carefully selected designers, celebrated for their creativity, craftsmanship, and innovative approaches. The event aims to shine a spotlight on emerging talents – a mission that has been at the heart of The Berliner Salon since its inception.
The exhibition is curated by Christiane Arp, Chairwoman of the Fashion Council Germany, and Marcus Kurz, Managing Director of the creative agency Nowadays and founder of Der Berliner Salon. As a key highlight of Berlin Fashion Week, the exhibition underscores the importance of support programmes for young designers. This initiative is made possible through the ongoing support of the Berlin Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises.
Participating Designers and Labels:
ADRIANE LILA FECKE, ALAN HAMLIKO, ALEXANDER GIGL, ALEXANDRA STEIN, ALINA KALISCHER, ANGELIQUE DINS, ANNE KADEN, AUTEL, DAVID WILLIAM, DES FILLES DÉSIR, ELODIE CARSTENSEN, FABIA MEYER, FIONA BENNETT, FRANZISKA BAUER, FRIEDA KAMPHUES, HARAM, HENNING SADAU, JING-JIE HUANG, JOAH KRAUS, KAREN JESSEN, KATHARINA DUBBICK, LEIF KESSLER, LENNART BOHLE, LEYA ZU STOLBERG, LILIAN BRADE, LUCA SOPHIA LOMB, LUIS AMSLGRUBER, MAATREV, MAISON ROSE LOUIS RENAUD, MARIE-LOUISE MÜLLER, MARION HEILIG, MARIUS MONINGER, MARLON FERRY, MARVIN MUELLECK, NETHANEL KANTOR, PANOS GOTSIS, PAULINA BONGARTZ, PEGAH MUSAWI NATANZI, PLAID-À-PORTER, SELVA HUYGENS, SEZGIN, SILJA MEISE, SOFIA HERMENS FERNANDEZ, STEFAN UHR, STRICKEN3000, STUDIO ENA, TATI, TIMO KURZ, UNVAIN, YANNIC PRETZLAFF, YCCIJ.
Michael Biel, State Secretary for Economic Affairs in the Berlin Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises, highlights the significance of Der Berliner Salon:
"Der Berliner Salon is an unparalleled platform that brings the creative excellence and craftsmanship of the German fashion scene into the international spotlight. Berlin, as a city of diversity and creativity, needs such initiatives to support young talent and highlight the importance of the industry. Congratulations on the 10th anniversary – we are thrilled to once again showcase the strength of our designers."
– Michael Biel, State Secretary for Economic Affairs
Premiere of the New Presentation Format: RAUM Berlin
A major highlight of this year’s edition is the introduction of the new format RAUM Berlin, debuting on 3 February 2025. This innovative format will focus on designers Anne Bernecker, Gerrit Jacob, and Namilia, each showcasing ten of their looks. Supported by the Fashion Council Germany, this format provides participants with a curated, more intimate platform to present their work and highlight their creative visions.
A Strong Partner: Editions de Parfum Frédéric Malle
New this season is the esteemed partner Editions de Parfum Frédéric Malle, a brand renowned for olfactory masterpieces and timeless elegance. The brand gives perfumers the freedom to create distinctive scents destined to become future classics. These values – creativity, individuality, and a commitment to style – perfectly align with the philosophy of Der Berliner Salon, making it an ideal platform to showcase these shared ideals.