Berlin Fashion Week champions young designers, but what about Italy?
Berlin Fashion Week (BFW) wrapped up in September 2022, emphasizing sustainability and the connection between designers and buyers. Taking place at the Kulturforum, the event showcased the Der Berliner Salon, curated by Christiane Arp and Marcus Kurz, featuring 31 designers, among them Ukrainian guest Jean Gritsfeldt. Michael Biel supported the salon, which spotlighted emerging talents like Alexandra Biron and Danny Reinke. The Fashion Council Germany introduced the Rising Voices Award in collaboration with UGG, granting a €20,000 prize to winners Milk of Lime and Karen Jessen. Nicks Ericsson commended the innovative designs. Meanwhile, in Milan, the Fashion Hub at the ADI Design Museum presented the Young Designer DHL Award to Endelea, Dhruv Kapoor, and Gentile Catone, raising concerns about Italy's backing for young designers.
Key facts
- Berlin Fashion Week concluded in September 2022.
- The event opened at the Kulturforum, designed by Hans Scharoun.
- Der Berliner Salon featured 31 designers, including Ukrainian guest Jean Gritsfeldt.
- Christiane Arp and Marcus Kurz curated Der Berliner Salon.
- The Rising Voices Award, with UGG, gave €20,000 to winners Milk of Lime, Karen Jessen, and Nicole Knüppels.
- Fashion Hub at ADI Design Museum in Milan awarded Young Designer DHL Award to Endelea, Dhruv Kapoor, and Gentile Catone.
- Kia Designers Award winner Edoardo Terribilini wrapped a KIA car.
- Fashion Ukraine presented 13 Ukrainian brands with 15 exclusive pieces.
Entities
Artists
- Hans Scharoun
- Jean Gritsfeldt
- Christiane Arp
- Marcus Kurz
- Michael Biel
- Alexandra Biron of Curland
- Atelier Balagans
- Avenir
- Danny Reinke
- Detlev Diehm
- Fade Out Label
- Fassbender
- Fiona Bennett
- Golpira
- Horror Vacui
- Jonathan Aurel
- Nicks Ericsson
- Milk of Lime
- Karen Jessen
- Nicole Knüppels
- Butterflies & Feathers
- Endelea
- Dhruv Kapoor
- Gentile Catone
- Edoardo Terribilini
Institutions
- Berlin Fashion Week
- Fashion Council Germany
- Vogue Germany
- Nowadays
- UGG
- ADI Design Museum
- Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (Cnmi)
- DHL
- KIA
- Who is on Next?
- Fashion Ukraine
- Designer for the Planet
Locations
- Berlin
- Germany
- Kulturforum
- Potsdamer Platz
- Landwehr canal
- Milan
- Italy
- ADI Design Museum