Fabio Alecu's 'UN-BLOCK' Graduate Collection at ZK/U Berlin
During seefashion26, fashion designer Fabio Alecu showcased his graduate collection titled 'UN-BLOCK' at the ZK/U Zentrum für Kunst und Urbanistik in Berlin. This minimalist line delves into the theme of structure and the concept of finding 'joy within discomfort.' A recent graduate of the Weißensee Academy of Art Berlin, Alecu merges traditional tailoring with modern technical fabrics, emphasizing product integrity over fleeting fashion trends. His design methodology emphasizes quick decision-making and the fusion of heritage and innovation, drawing inspiration from Berlin's environment. The event, backed by the Economic Development Office of Berlin's Mitte District Council and PLATTE.Berlin, involved a substantial creative team, including directors Sarah Ama Duah, Madlen Schmid, and stylist Tabassom Charaf. Alecu likens his creative essence to milk ice cream, representing its potential for evolution.
Key facts
- Fabio Alecu presented his graduate collection 'UN-BLOCK' at ZK/U Berlin as part of seefashion26.
- The collection explores minimalist structure, technicality, and 'joy within discomfort.'
- Alecu combines classical tailoring fabrics with technical materials to enhance performance.
- He focuses on making good products first rather than designing for the fashion machine.
- The event was supported by the Economic Development Office of Berlin's Mitte District Council in cooperation with PLATTE.Berlin.
- Alecu described his creative identity as 'milk' ice cream: essential with ever-changing potential.
- He is interested in exploring what is long lost or forgotten and what is so new that barely anyone is aware of it.
- The production team included creative directors Sarah Ama Duah and Madlen Schmid, among others.
Entities
Artists
- Fabio Alecu
- Anita Schulte-Bunert
- Sarah Ama Duah
- Madlen Schmid
- Doreen Schulz
- Madeleine Madej
- Tabassom Charaf
- Feride Uslu
- Dominika Obacz
- Mert Kenger
- Sarah Elisa Fischer
- Sarah Ort
- Nicole Puzalowski
- Béanne Da Costa
- Jennifer Ohia
Institutions
- ZK/U Zentrum für Kunst und Urbanistik
- Bezirksamt Mitte
- Economic Development Office of Berlin’s Mitte District Council
- PLATTE.Berlin
- Objets Trouvés Möbelmanufaktur
- uns* Model Agency
- VIVA Model Agency
- Weißensee Academy of Art Berlin
- Kaltblut Magazine
Locations
- Berlin
- Germany
- Berlin-Mitte