Design
Almost everyone who is interes­ted in design knows the Bauhaus and the Ulm School of Design. However, a new generation of designers with a playful, innovative approach have long-since been making a name for themselves alongside the modern classics: people like Konstantin Grcic and the team of Studio Vertijet. German design is largely dominated by corporate brands: Audi, BMW, Daimler, Wilkhahn, Vitra, Lamy, Erco and Interlübke. In fashion, Michael Michalsky, Gabriele Strehle and Wolfgang Joop are among the big names. The German Apparel Industry Foundation promotes up-and-coming designers – for example with the European Fashion Award.
Download the whole article here

Streetwear today Nr. 26

The magazine Streetwear today Nr. 26 reports about the work of Joan Tarragó Pampalona. He won, in teamwork with Karen Scholz, the 2nd Prize of the Stiftung der Deutschen Bekleidungsindustrie and the 1st Prize Special Award Fashion Branding in 2007. Part of their prize was an internship at Quiksilver in Biarritz where they designed a Special Guest Collection that will be presented to the public in summer 2009. 
Download the whole article (pdf) here. Download the cover here.

www.wgsn.com - Generation Now (GB), The Fine Art of Travelling: European Fashion Award
2007
2007's European Fashion Award, run by the German Apparel Industry Foundation, was a year of outstanding entries. It gave the judges much to consider. WGSN reports.
Download the whole article (pdf) here.

www.wgsn.com - Generation Now (GB), Local Global: European Fashion Award, 2006
WGSN reports on the 2006 European Fashion Award, run by the German Apparel Industry Foundation. The student winners were announced at an event and catwalk show held at the recent ispovision trade show in Munich.
Download the whole article (pdf) here.