Berlin Fashion Week showcased a mix of nostalgia, self-expression, and resilience amid global uncertainty. Designers drew inspiration from history, personal experiences, and contemporary struggles to craft unique narratives in their Autumn/Winter 2025 collections.
Nostalgia and Racing Influences
Haderlump transported guests to a Berlin train depot, telling the stories of travelers through asymmetrical cuts, layering, and vintage-inspired tailoring.
Colrs embraced the spirit of classic race car drivers, blending casual suits and sweaters with racing motifs, Italian lettering, and retro automotive aesthetics.
Themes of Protection and Strength
Marie Lueder merged medieval and contemporary elements, integrating knight-inspired hoods, faux fur, and workwear to explore modern archetypes.
Clara Colette Miramon reimagined the Virgin Mary as a “cool goth mom,” presenting dark, structured silhouettes with corsets, velvet, and religious-inspired details.
Richert Beil reflected on maternal exhaustion, showcasing cocoon-like designs with dark tones, latex, and layered silhouettes, set against an eerie bunker backdrop.
Personal and Poetic Reflections
GmbH revisited past collections and memories, incorporating elements of nostalgia, tailored suits, and melancholic poetry into a collection that balanced elegance and melancholy.
Andrej Gronau, in his Berlin debut, celebrated kitsch and personal memories, blending vibrant colors, eclectic patterns, and playful layers inspired by childhood and family keepsakes.
This season, Berlin Fashion Week designers balanced retrospection with forward-thinking creativity, using fashion as a means of storytelling, healing, and self-expression
