Berlin Fashion Week made a triumphant return for the Spring/Summer 2025 season, showcasing a blend of fresh talent, creative displays, and a strong focus on sustainability. Teaming up with Copenhagen Fashion Week, Fashion Council Germany set forth sustainability guidelines for all participating brands, emphasizing fair wages, transparency, and eco-friendly materials.
Known for its bold and gender-fluid aesthetic, Berlin presented avant-garde interpretations of warm-weather fashion with combat and resilience as recurring themes across collections. GmbH wowed audiences with boxing shorts and boots, while Clara Colete Miramon turned heads with a wedding dress crafted from white boxing gloves. PLNGNS urged the industry to consider upcycling as a viable alternative to traditional manufacturing methods.
Among the standout collaborations, Namilia partnered with Ed Hardy to breathe new life into iconic ’00s motifs, while Lueder joined forces with Puma to unveil the brand’s latest Speedcat sneaker. Marie Lueder, recipient of the Berlin contemporary prize, unveiled a collection that seamlessly blended individualism with collectivism, featuring intricate layers and light-wash pieces.
PLNGNS showcased its commitment to sustainability by upcycling over 500 pairs of shoes into deconstructed jackets, corsets, and trousers, emphasizing the importance of regenerative fashion in combating overproduction. Anonymous Club, founded by Shayne Oliver, showcased oversized hoods and deconstructed designs in a collection titled “FREUDIAN GLITCH,” while GmbH celebrated strength and resistance through combat-inspired silhouettes.
Richert Beil marked its 10th anniversary with a swimwear show that put a dark twist on beach-ready attire, featuring latex swimsuits and leather jackets. Sia Arnika blended rural and urban influences in her SS25 collection, showcasing oversized polos and grunge-inspired silhouettes. Namilia’s collection, titled “Good Girl, Gone Bad,” explored the mechanics of fame with modern interpretations of Ed Hardy’s signature prints.
As Berlin Fashion Week continues to push boundaries and redefine fashion norms, it serves as a platform for emerging designers to showcase their creativity and commitment to sustainability. With a focus on innovation and inclusivity, BFW sets the stage for the future of fashion to be both stylish and socially conscious.
