FASH 2016 Change / 27. June 2016

Flora Sophie Taubner


1st Prize
European Fashion Award – FASH 2016
Category Students

Team Flora Sophie Taubner
Lars Dittrich

Beauty & Duty

The “Beauty & Duty” womenswear collection focuses on the aesthetics of imperfection. It demonstrates how fashion can increase in value as it develops a patina. This offers a whole new approach to sustainable fashion. The aim of the collection is to help consumers achieve a deeper awareness of their clothing. The inspiration for the collection came from the post-war period. At the same time, Christian Dior was showcasing his “New Look” in Paris in 1947. The “Beauty & Duty” collection showcased draped fabrics and cinched waistlines that bring the rebirth of Haute Couture to mind.
The seven dresses and blouses, which are made from white silk batiste, satin or poplin, exhibit the very highest level of craftsmanship. Belts made from old copper draw attention to the beauty of the patina. The aprons are made from Lefa, a material formed from recycled leather remnants, which achieves a certain flexibility through the lasered bar pattern. This material crumples and creases, changing color and shape. These would-be imperfections come together to create a unique, entirely new aesthetic.


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Jury statement Although it may look rather subdued on the hanger, this collection by Flora Sophie Taubner and Lars Dittrich makes a striking impression on the model.
Everything is just right: the theme, the concept, the clothing, the execution and their cooperation. Their work ticks all the right boxes and is the undisputed winner of 1st prize in the Student category.
The theme, fashion that retains its allure even as it ages, is relevant and original: quite literally. These are two rare qualities in fashion today. These clothes act as a canvas for life, the patina increasing with every wear and adapting to the shape of the wearer. It’s a slice of personal history that you can wear on your own body, and a completely new approach to the decades-old discussion on sustainable fashion. Once more, valuable resources such as materials and labor are appreciated fully, prompting a greater awareness of existing clothing.
The collection is full of tension. The tensions between minimalism and opulence. Modesty and elegance. Purity and labor. Simple materials and luxurious couture. It’s visionary and contemporary. The clothing’s natural beauty, distinctive silhouettes, perfect fit and exceptional handiwork, with not a single stitch out of place, are compelling. Lars Dittrich’s training in Clothing Technology and Flora Sophie Taubner’s in Bespoke Tailoring (for which she was awarded Best in the Year) is evident in the duo’s brilliant designs. The materials are intelligently chosen and reduced to the bare essentials to draw attention to the true value of the creation process. The concept is well-researched, intelligently argued and perfectly documented. It is an inspiring and motivating work.
Flora Sophie Taubner and Lars Dittrich are able to work as a team and independently at the very highest level. They listen, seize ideas and make them a reality on their own and with great attention to detail. They are quick learners and go that famous extra mile whilst maintaining their calm, objectivity and precision. It is a great pleasure to work with them. Their every choice is perfect. Their winning work is a statement featuring all that is needed in fashion: beauty, poetry and future. Simply sublime!
Judging panel member: Antonio Cristaudo, Global Marketing Development Manager, Pitti Uomo, Florence

Education 7 th Semester / Burg Giebichenstein Kunsthochschule Halle
Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Halle
Dunja Marija Kopi, Prof. Thomas Greis, Prof. Joachim Schielicke

Prize Photo shoot with Franco P. Tettamanti, catalogue, exhibition, media relations,
Mentoring program, Mentor: Joel S. Horwitz
2.500 Euro prize money

Contact flora.taubner@gmx.net

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FASH 2016 Change / 27. June 2016

Lars Dittrich


1st Prize
European Fashion Award – FASH 2016
Category Students

Team Flora Sophie Taubner
Lars Dittrich

Beauty & Duty

The “Beauty & Duty” womenswear collection focuses on the aesthetics of imperfection. It demonstrates how fashion can increase in value as it develops a patina. This offers a whole new approach to sustainable fashion. The aim of the collection is to help consumers achieve a deeper awareness of their clothing. The inspiration for the collection came from the post-war period. At the same time, Christian Dior was showcasing his “New Look” in Paris in 1947. The “Beauty & Duty” collection showcased draped fabrics and cinched waistlines that bring the rebirth of Haute Couture to mind.
The seven dresses and blouses, which are made from white silk batiste, satin or poplin, exhibit the very highest level of craftsmanship. Belts made from old copper draw attention to the beauty of the patina. The aprons are made from Lefa, a material formed from recycled leather remnants, which achieves a certain flexibility through the lasered bar pattern. This material crumples and creases, changing color and shape. These would-be imperfections come together to create a unique, entirely new aesthetic.


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Jury statement Although it may look rather subdued on the hanger, this collection by Flora Sophie Taubner and Lars Dittrich makes a striking impression on the model.
Everything is just right: the theme, the concept, the clothing, the execution and their cooperation. Their work ticks all the right boxes and is the undisputed winner of 1st prize in the Student category.
The theme, fashion that retains its allure even as it ages, is relevant and original: quite literally. These are two rare qualities in fashion today. These clothes act as a canvas for life, the patina increasing with every wear and adapting to the shape of the wearer. It’s a slice of personal history that you can wear on your own body, and a completely new approach to the decades-old discussion on sustainable fashion. Once more, valuable resources such as materials and labor are appreciated fully, prompting a greater awareness of existing clothing.
The collection is full of tension. The tensions between minimalism and opulence. Modesty and elegance. Purity and labor. Simple materials and luxurious couture. It’s visionary and contemporary. The clothing’s natural beauty, distinctive silhouettes, perfect fit and exceptional handiwork, with not a single stitch out of place, are compelling. Lars Dittrich’s training in Clothing Technology and Flora Sophie Taubner’s in Bespoke Tailoring (for which she was awarded Best in the Year) is evident in the duo’s brilliant designs. The materials are intelligently chosen and reduced to the bare essentials to draw attention to the true value of the creation process. The concept is well-researched, intelligently argued and perfectly documented. It is an inspiring and motivating work.
Flora Sophie Taubner and Lars Dittrich are able to work as a team and independently at the very highest level. They listen, seize ideas and make them a reality on their own and with great attention to detail. They are quick learners and go that famous extra mile whilst maintaining their calm, objectivity and precision. It is a great pleasure to work with them. Their every choice is perfect. Their winning work is a statement featuring all that is needed in fashion: beauty, poetry and future. Simply sublime!
Judging panel member: Antonio Cristaudo, Global Marketing Development Manager, Pitti Uomo, Florence

Education 7 th Semester / Burg Giebichenstein Kunsthochschule Halle
Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Halle
Dunja Marija Kopi, Prof. Thomas Greis, Prof. Joachim Schielicke

Prize Photo shoot with Franco P. Tettamanti, catalogue, exhibition, media relations,
Mentoring program, Mentor: Joel S. Horwitz
2.500 Euro prize money

Contact lars_dittrich@gmx.de

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FASH 2016 Change / 27. June 2016

Julian Weth


2nd Prize
European Fashion Award – FASH 2016
Category Students

Ungehorsam

The catastrophic effects of the financial crisis and the wars against IS and in Ukraine form the starting point for “Ungehorsam” (Disobedience), a 13-piece men’s collection. This collection seeks to question how people behave in systems and the consequences of blind disobedience. The title comes from Oscar Wilde, who wrote: “Disobedience, in the eyes of anyone who has read history, is man’s original virtue.”
Decommissioned military clothing was deconstructed and interpreted using new silhouettes and materials including mesh, jersey, and wool fabrics—a procedure called “upcycling”. These overalls are reimagined with the dropped crotch of jodphur trousers and with newly constructed sleeves. New surfaces are also achieved using waterproofing, a variety of washes and abrasion with sandpaper and rotary tools. The urban look is topped off with baseball caps paired with silk scarves and sneakers.


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Jury statement With his “Ungehorsam” (Disobedience) end-of-term project, Julian Weth has successfully introduced an element of social commentary into an impressive collection. Questioning norms is one of the driving forces of fashion. Pop stars such as Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and the Sex Pistols; subcultures like the hippie and punk movements; or fashion designers such as Jean Paul Gaultier and Yves Saint Laurent come to mind.
Julian Weth has created a relevant collection from decommissioned military uniforms and equipment parts. The collection is brought to life through new interpretations of fit, interesting workmanship, and by making old materials less familiar while combining them with new ones in a process of “upcycling”.
The workshop, draping and working directly on the mannequin were important. The work is well argued and documented in an attractive way. Julian Weth’s willingness to learn and to develop his potential is also commendable.
Judging panel member: Michael Sontag, designer, Berlin

Education 7th Semester – Akademie JAK, Hamburg
Heike Winhold,Tobias Jopp

Prize Photo shoot with Franco P. Tettamanti, catalogue, exhibition, media relations,
Mentoring program, Mentor: Alana Weißenberger, Senior Designer Adidas
1.500 Euro prize money

Contact julian.weth@googlemail.com / www.julian-weth.com

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FASH 2016 Change / 27. June 2016

Aylin Tomta


3rd Prize
European Fashion Award – FASH 2016
Category Students

The Sons of Shiva

The boundaries between art and fashion, countries and cultures, East and West are blurring. A new generation with an international identity is emerging. A new generation like Shiva’s sons. Shiva’s sons belong to India’s Rabari tribe and carry the heat of the East with them. These courageous young men grew up in the West, surrounded by values of innovation, sterile functionalism, and technology. Just as the god Shiva destroyed and recreated the Earth through dance, the marginalized but life-embracing youths of immigrant communities find refuge in hip hop. It gives them strength, courage, and hope.
“The Sons of Shiva”—a men’s collection comprising 8 pieces—illustrates this new spirit of internationalism. Hip hop details are combined with sapphire-blue PVC leather and hand-cut decorative elements taken from the rich culture of India’s Rabari tribe. There are no borders any longer.


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Jury statement Aylin Tomta’s concise collection is a real accomplishment and full of promise. The concept, drawings, execution, patterns and prototype production are excellent.
Her winning project arose from an end-of-term project on fashion collection design. The art forms of futurism and the evidence gathered were analyzed intelligently. Aylin Tomta has interpreted the new and the old, the modern and the traditional, the innovative and the proven, and the cool and the warm capably and with originality. Traditional Indian patterns are balanced effectively with Western streetwear and modern fits. Her modern, fresh designs offer great potential for a commercial collection.
Patterns, cuts and silhouettes were handled with precision and carefully coordinated with one another for a flawless transition at each seam. The pattern on each item of clothing is harmonious and compelling across the collection as a whole. The cut-outs are worked by hand with exceptional precision. Aylin Tomta’s remarkably sensitive craftsmanship is demonstrated in the basting that captures the culture of handcrafted Rabari goods.
Aylin Tomta’s collection has revealed the feelings, views and thoughts of migrants in a fashion context and made a strong statement.
Judging panel member: Joel S. Horwitz, designer, Berlin

Education 4th Semester / Fachhochschule Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences Bielefeld
Prof. Kai Dünhölter

Prize Photo shoot with Franco P. Tettamanti, catalogue, exhibition, media relations,
Mentoring program, Mentor: Kim Pöhland-Block, Another Fashion Agency
1.000 Euro prize money

Kontakt aylin.tomta@gmail.com

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FASH 2016 Change / 26. June 2016

Katharina Buczek


1st Prize
European Fashion Award – FASH 2016
Category Graduates

Bad News

Sometimes reality is not what it seems. Fashion too is moving further and further away from what it used to be. Jean Baudrillard’s theory of hyperreality is the starting point for the theoretical and practical work, which aims to call attention towards the “hype” phenomenon and question the fashion system. Classic menswear designs are made less familiar using inspiration taken from found objects. This 29-piece men’s collection demonstrates the essence of fashion that transcends seasons, trends, and style directions, and in so doing responds to the idea of hyperreality. The combination of natural and synthetic materials represents the interface between tradition and future. Suit trousers meet work wear details, a biker leather jacket shows formal elements, a knitted jumper is blended seamlessly with an artificially coated fabric. Minimalism at first glance—and refinement at second.


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Jury statement Katharina Buczek confidently brings together a range of diverse styles in a coherent men’s collection – an outstanding achievement.
At first glance, the collection looks simple and familiar, but upon second glance, its rich, diverse concept is revealed. She plays with asymmetry and presents new shapes and never-before-seen solutions full of subtle details. Katharina Buczek creates delightful contrasts very skillfully. Her collection is wearable and experimental, simple and interesting, sporty and elegant, modern and timeless, and coherent and multifaceted. A balancing act that very seldom comes together: “high fashion” and very accessible. In short, the collection is as lively as a man’s wardrobe that has grown organically and that contains only his favorite pieces. The richness of these strong individual pieces means this collection can be read in a number of different ways, can speak to a variety of style groups, and that each piece is endlessly combinable. There’s something for everyone.
An intelligent response to our current fragmented age. Katharina Buczek questions the fashion system and creates a new relationship with reality. She brings new and old values together and suggests a future for fashion.
Katharina Buczek’s seasoned ability would be an advantage to many commercial collections seeking to navigate the challenges of today’s fashion world.
The collection was developed through a very structured, precise process of analysis and creative deconstruction and was exceptionally well-documented. The resulting clothing stands out due to its outstanding, well-balanced details, perfect execution and innovative seam lines. Intelligently chosen colors and materials, some of which were made by Katharina herself, let the sophisticated pattern construction really come into its own – an outstanding achievement!
Judging panel member: Margareta van den Bosch, Creative Adviser, H & M, Stockholm

Education Master – The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, School of Design
Prof. Ann Merete Ohrt

Prize Photo shoot with Franco P. Tettamanti, catalogue, exhibition, media relations,
Mentoring program, Mentor: Helge-Christian Schmidt, Senior Design Manager, Hugo Boss 2.500 Euro prize money

Contact mail@katharinabuczek.com / www.katharinabuczek.com

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FASH 2016 Change / 26. June 2016

Agne Alaburdaite


2nd Prize
European Fashion Award – FASH 2016
Category Graduates

Division by Zero

“Division by Zero” is an experimental unisex collection that makes the principle of a paradox visible. It’s a statement that clearly contradicts itself, yet could still be true. Just as it’s impossible to share an apple with people who don’t exist, a number that can be divided by zero is a mathematical paradox.
Silhouettes, materials and details are based on digital “yes”s and “no”s, ones and zeros. The key element of the collection is a simple rectangle. It’s made elastic by incisions and fitted to the body in complex structures and silhouettes, all made without producing any waste. The graphic aesthetic is heightened by black, white and red colours. The idea of relativeness is central to the collection. The same item of clothing looks different on a woman than it does on a man. The “Division by Zero” concept was also used to design a digital pattern, costume jewelery, shoes, and a size-adjustable backpack.


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Jury statement Agnė Alaburdaitė has created a first-rate collection with her experimental work: never-before-seen (that is to say: original), strong, visually interesting and compelling.
Rectangles made elastic by incisions and fitted to the body in complex structures form the basis of the collection. A strong idea that was developed well. She has used great skill to create innovative, strong silhouettes that are versatile and completely different. The movements of the well-executed prototypes result in interesting light and shadow effects. The basic colors are intelligently chosen and produce an interesting contrast. The unisex theme, which is very topical at the moment, works very well. A well-conceived and harmonious collection, all the way from the shoes to the costume jewelry and the bags. The illustrations and documentation for the collection were also very impressive.
Furthermore,the collection presented a promising vision for the future. The flat rectangles that make complex 3D shapes don’t just avoid waste – their flat construction also makes them a very interesting prospect for the fully-automated production of Industry 4.0. An experiment that offers a lot of potential for the future of fashion.
Judging panel member: Franco P Tettamanti, fashion and portrait photographer, Paris

Education Bachelor – Vilnius Academy of Arts; Royal Academy of Art, The Hague,
Jolanta Talaikyt, Natasja Martens

Prize Photo shoot with Franco P. Tettamanti, catalogue, exhibition, media relations,
Mentoring program, Mentor: Helge-Christian Schmidt, Senior Design Manager, Hugo Boss 1.500 Euro prize money

Contact agnesagnesoh@gmail.com / www.agnealaburdaite.com

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FASH 2016 Change / 24. June 2016

Rani Maria Lange


3rd Prize
European Fashion Award – FASH 2016
Category Graduates

Über Funktion

In Germany, functionalism is so important in design, aesthetics and culture, that it is no surprise that functional clothing has become very popular. The 24-piece men’s collection “Über Funktion” (Reflections on Functionalism) questions the principle of “form follows function”. How can fashion and function be reconciled? What type of man wears this clothing? How does it make him feel? What does it say about him?
This elegant collection brings together the desire for more functional clothing and a strong desire for individuality and aesthetics. Functional materials such as waterproof membranes, fleece, and softshell fabrics play a key role in this collection. Highly crafted techniques are demonstrated on pullovers and leggings with quilted details. The collection also features timeless dresses that stand in opposition to a culture of waste.


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Jury statement Customers want functional fashion, but there are currently few options available on the market. Rani Maria Lange’s theme is therefore cleverly chosen, consistently applied, easy to understand and has commercial potential.
The color concept is particularly impressive and was supported by excellent mood boards. The practical execution of the collection is just as outstanding and contains many interesting details, such as zippers in new positions. A deeper examination of existing functional clothing would, however, have been desirable.
Judging panel member: Jutta Kraus, Co-Founder of Bernhard Willhelm, Paris/Los Angeles

Education Master – Fachhochschule Bielefeld
Prof. Kai Dünhölter

Prize Photo shoot with Franco P. Tettamanti, catalogue, exhibition, media relations,
Mentoring program, Mentor: Adrian Sommerauer, Designer, Dorothee Schumacher
1.000 Euro prize money

Kontakt rani.lange@gmail.com / www.ranimarialange.com

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