Aaron Schock on Fashion, Shame, and Berlin's Creative Energy

Aaron Schock, a graduate of the Fashion Design Department at Weißensee Kunsthochschule Berlin, presented his collection at seefashion26, held at ZK/U (Zentrum für Kunst und Urbanistik) in Moabit. The event featured 19 collections by Bachelor's and Master's graduates. Schock's work explores stretch fabrics and latex, aiming to subvert their typical connotations. Growing up as a pastor's son in the Black Forest, he moved to Berlin seeking acceptance. His designs reflect living between two worlds and confronting shame. During the show, rain caused a pause; it resumed with his collection set to Grace Jones' "Walking in the Rain." Schock emphasizes trusting intuition and the creative journey over rigid planning. He sees fashion as a tool to combat powerlessness and rising fascism, advocating for Berlin to remain a city of arts and exchange. The interview is part of KALTBLUT's series highlighting all 19 graduates.