BFW Spring Summer 2023: *FAN*tastic & Ravy
SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 → WORDS BENJAMIN SCHIFFER
Berlin is intriguing and complex to define, tourists and visitors will always be chasing after an answer to what Berlin truly is, trying to untangle its complex history, decipher its obscure secrets and eventually they will struggle to identify its essence. There is no doubt that the German capital is the epicentre of culture with its wide range of offerings encompassing classic theatres, contemporary art exhibitions, festivals such as Lollapalooza and indie concerts as well as barely legal techno raves in secret locations. However, what about Berlin’s Fashion?
How come that this cultural facet of Berlin is not on top of people’s minds?
The institution Der Berliner Salon curated by Vogue Germany’s former editor in chief Christiane Arp aims to change this by giving selected fashion and design brands a space for exposure to national and international press as well as industry opinion leaders. This year, 30 brands were given a platform including smaller newcomers such as Richert Beil, but also established brands, for instance Allude and Mykita. Through their work Der Berliner Salon helped shape brands such as William Fan who has become a darling to the German press over time.
With "ETERNITY" William Fan gave his audience what they were lurking for after months of restricted partying - the brief feeling of its meaning, the moment of weightlessness, the unfiltered yet posed sequences of evening encounters. Heavy club music composed by I AM KING KONG pumped the diverse cast of models through the reverberating old subway shaft that was lit in flickering lights and reflecting disco balls. However, not only the disco balls reflected the glistening light, but also Fan’s numerous pieces embroidered with shimmering sequins in shades of green, blue and purple that made us rediscover going-out in all glam looks. Fabrics evoking the impression of movement reinforced the party motto just like belly-button-revealing tops and dresses.
PHOTOGRAPHY PFAMMATTER-DIANA
It’s not only the more established brands like William Fan who attracted attention, but also start-up S1FOG who was already praised by Berlin’s local newspaper as the “the best label”. Spectators rumoured that the brand could potentially become the new GMBH. Hosted in the Feuerle Collection, a telecommunications bunker dating back to the Second World War, Creative Director Rosa M. Dahl staged an apocalyptic scene. Models slowly scuffled through the gloomy aisles formed by guests accompanied by a live cello play. The collection named “UNTITLED” was dominated by monochromatic colours and asymmetrical, deconstructed silhouettes, both skin-tight and skin-revealing. A majority of pieces was characterised by wide and long hems touching the ground. In other words, S1FOG’s collection makes every passionate raver’s heart race.
PHOTOGRAPHY TOM FUNK
BFW Spring Summer 2023: *FAN*tastic & Ravy
SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 → WORDS BENJAMIN SCHIFFER
Berlin is intriguing and complex to define, tourists and visitors will always be chasing after an answer to what Berlin truly is, trying to untangle its complex history, decipher its obscure secrets and eventually they will struggle to identify its essence. There is no doubt that the German capital is the epicentre of culture with its wide range of offerings encompassing classic theatres, contemporary art exhibitions, festivals such as Lollapalooza and indie concerts as well as barely legal techno raves in secret locations. However, what about Berlin’s Fashion?
How come that this cultural facet of Berlin is not on top of people’s minds?
The institution Der Berliner Salon curated by Vogue Germany’s former editor in chief Christiane Arp aims to change this by giving selected fashion and design brands a space for exposure to national and international press as well as industry opinion leaders. This year, 30 brands were given a platform including smaller newcomers such as Richert Beil, but also established brands, for instance Allude and Mykita. Through their work Der Berliner Salon helped shape brands such as William Fan who has become a darling to the German press over time.
PHOTOGRAPHY PFAMMATTER-DIANA
With "ETERNITY" William Fan gave his audience what they were lurking for after months of restricted partying - the brief feeling of its meaning, the moment of weightlessness, the unfiltered yet posed sequences of evening encounters. Heavy club music composed by I AM KING KONG pumped the diverse cast of models through the reverberating old subway shaft that was lit in flickering lights and reflecting disco balls. However, not only the disco balls reflected the glistening light, but also Fan’s numerous pieces embroidered with shimmering sequins in shades of green, blue and purple that made us rediscover going-out in all glam looks. Fabrics evoking the impression of movement reinforced the party motto just like belly-button-revealing tops and dresses.
PHOTOGRAPHY TOM FUNK
It’s not only the more established brands like William Fan who attracted attention, but also start-up S1FOG who was already praised by Berlin’s local newspaper as the “the best label”. Spectators rumoured that the brand could potentially become the new GMBH. Hosted in the Feuerle Collection, a telecommunications bunker dating back to the Second World War, Creative Director Rosa M. Dahl staged an apocalyptic scene. Models slowly scuffled through the gloomy aisles formed by guests accompanied by a live cello play. The collection named “UNTITLED” was dominated by monochromatic colours and asymmetrical, deconstructed silhouettes, both skin-tight and skin-revealing. A majority of pieces was characterised by wide and long hems touching the ground. In other words, S1FOG’s collection makes every passionate raver’s heart race.