To be continued | Behind the Scenes: The best moments of Berlin Fashion Week

KIKI ALBRECHT 

Creative Communication Consultant 

You have been part of Berlin Fashion Week for many seasons. What is your highlight anecdote?

It was before William Fan's show, which was scheduled to take place in the Berlin Fernsehturm in the morning. Very early in the morning, around six or seven o'clock, we had to pick up everything from the studio and get it up in the narrow, small elevator on time. Unfortunately, the employee who had both keys did not show up – he was extremely diligent and had been working a lot in the days leading up to it. We had a very tight timetable and had to "break into" our own studio with the help of a locksmith – but everything worked out well time-wise, and William remained calm throughout. It’s an example of the need to stay constructive and focused on the goal.

What was the most exciting, beautiful, or touching thing that happened last season?

I managed the Horror Vacui show in the historic colonnade on Museum Island. Using new spaces in the city is what makes Berlin Fashion Week special for me. There was a magical atmosphere, and I especially enjoy that public locations allow the city and its people to become part of the show: passersby and tourists hear the music, are drawn in, catch a glimpse of the Fashion Week, and can even randomly attend a show.

What do you particularly appreciate about Berlin Fashion Week?

The coming together of the German fashion industry and the exchange of ideas. During these days, designers and their teams showcase what they have been working on, all presented in concise 20-minute shows. I particularly appreciate the shift towards a greater focus on creativity and the increased support from the Senate for this important industry.

LILO KLINKENBERG

Floral Designer and Founder of StudioLilo.de 

In July, I had the opportunity to exhibit as part of Der Berliner Salon, where I explored the concept of "Formschnitt," essentially the "sculpting" of plants. Presenting my work among the artworks of the Bode Museum was a dream come true.
Another favorite moment of Fashion Week was definitely seeing my sculptures at the Avenir show. I had dreamed for so long of bringing these sculptures to life, and for the show, I used primarily flowers that could no longer be sold at the market. This gave the installations a unique strength through the varied textures and fit perfectly with Avenir's philosophy.
The flowers ranged from roses to broom, so from spiky to round. However, by dyeing them black, only the shapes and surface textures were highlighted, and the individual statement of the flowers was replaced by the overall impression.

FINJA LÖCHTERMANN

Model 

Fashion Week was an absolute highlight for me. Every runway look was filled with incredible passion and craftsmanship, and the young labels invest so much energy and time into their collections, giving Berlin Fashion Week more relevance – and you can clearly feel that.
I had the great fortune and honor of experiencing HADERLUMP's fourth show "Aero" from the front row. This collection was a homage to aviation culture at the turn of the 19th to the 20th century. It was impressive to witness this for the first time alongside icons like Sven Marquardt.
The MAJÈRE show was also a highlight for me during the entire Fashion Week. It was not only the debut runway collection of the label but also the first show that I had the opportunity to open as a model. The looks were inspired by Hieronymus Bosch's painting "The Garden of Earthly Delights" and explored themes such as disillusionment, seduction, and creation.
It is a great honor to work with such strong and young labels, and I am excited about everything that is yet to come.

REGINA MURTAZINA 

Casting Director and Choreographer

William Fan is always a highlight of Fashion Week for me, and this was no different last season in February. I loved the contrast between the harsh architecture of the Olympia Stadium and the incredibly soft fabrics. It was also a lot of fun to see how the colors and textures of the running tracks complemented the collection.