Lou de Bètoly

About the Collection

Lou de Bètoly’s latest collection demonstrates the designers efforts to continue to push the boundaries between fashion, art and traditional craftsmanship. Each one of the forty looks is crafted from pre-owned materials and forgotten treasures that were transformed into contemporary pieces, conveying both drama and luxury, sprinkled with Lou de Bètoly’s unmistakable sense of humour. The collection features vintage nightgowns, meticulously pleated and draped by hand to achieve a liquid-like fluidity, deconstructed brassieres transformed into architectural bodices, and intricate lace work appearing to dissolve weightlessly against the body. Pink bed sheets from a previous set design were restructured to create fur-like two-piece suits. Reflective bike fragments collected from Berlin's streets shimmer in neckholder tops, while leather jackets are sliced and reconstructed into fluid ruffles. Handmade knit pieces feature chicken feathers collected from the designer's parents’ garden. Throughout the collection, contrasts create dramatic tension: structured tweed sets complement delicate silk dresses, a standout bridal piece crafted from decomposing lace and crystalline embellishments plays between fragility and opulence, and mohair is woven through transparent nylon knit dresses like abstract brushstrokes.

All images are available at the official Berlin Fashion Week MEDIA HUB.

ABOUT THE BRAND

Lou de Bètoly, a Berlin label founded by the French designer, combines elegance with extravagance, fragility with chaos, and innovation with nostalgia. Focusing on sustainability through upcycling and local handicraft, the label works exclusively with vintage and deadstock textiles. The unique Haute Couture pieces blend traditional techniques like embroidery, knitting, and weaving with contemporary aesthetics – as seen on celebrities like Dua Lipa, ROSALÍA, and Beyoncé.