FASH 2022 / 8. September 2022

Viola Schmidt


1st Prize
European Fashion Award – FASH 2022
Category Undergraduates

Portfolio The “Bad/ bed story” collection is based on material experiments with knitwear, lace, old bed sheets, glue and ruffle techniques. It is inspired by dancing in the club, going home and arriving in one’s own bed. Graffiti stands for possible harassment. The white dress with red graffiti was made on a hand knitting machine and manipulated with glue. The pure white dress can be adjusted by straps.
Inspired by the circus, where the line between reality and illusion blurs, the six outfits “Dreamers Circus” were designed. This contrast is represented by the play of narrow and wide shapes as well as various materials. The dark blazer, for example, is made from deadstock and was accentuated with pink textile paint as well as a playful and detachable ruffle.
Our times are marked by climate change, consumption, covid and other crises. In order to find solutions, a hopeful view of the future is necessary to perceive the scope for action. The women- and menswear collection “Transparent Response” plays with the idea of clarity and uncertainty. It is a reminder to actively shape the future and that for this we need more transparency in the fashion industry to enable more conscious consumption.

Collection


Jury’s appraisal
Viola Schmidt impresses with a purposeful creativity and a good limitation of ideas. Despite diverse inspirations and her wide range of excellently implemented techniques, she achieves a very coherent overall picture. Her qualification as a master tailor is evident in the very accurate craftsmanship and the coherent fits. Her beautiful portfolio is very neatly presented and easy to follow, making you want to see more of her work. Qualities that are much needed in the fashion industry.
Member of the jury Mela Bauer, Managing Director Fashionagency Melagence

Education 4th Semester, Hochschule Reutlingen (Reutlingen University), Annika Klaas

Prize 1,500 euros prize money, Singer Heavy Duty 4423 sewing machine

Contact violanaomi@t-online.de / @violanaomischmidt

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FASH 2022 / 8. September 2022

Idan Yoav


1st Prize
European Fashion Award – FASH 2022
Category Bachelor

Nomads for Love The costume collection “Nomads for Love” is inspired by a variety of cultural influences. The main subject of the collection is focusing on nomadism and belonging. Festival culture and the practical utilities of camping are reflected in the choice of material, and the upcycling of tarpaulins and sleeping bags. The collection is a fictional traditional costume, designed for a queer nomadic tribe: “Nomads for Love”!
Applying the idea of ‚Queering Tradition’, queer does not only define sexual preferences but also refers to the distinction of norms in favour of diversity. Traditional elements and symbols are transformed to create new visual statements and perceptions of the costumes. The printed and embroidered ornaments play a special role in the five outfits as they are drawing from the designers own personal history. Elements from Greek antiquity, traditional handicrafts from the Jewish-Kurdish and Polish traditions meet. Modern influences have come from artists Judy Chicago and Keith Haring. The ornaments appear floral, but a closer inspection reveals a mix of queer sexual practices.

Collection


Jury’s appraisal
Idan Yoav excels with an expressive costume design that convincingly combines tradition and modernity, as well as radiating an overflowing lust for life. The very independent silhouettes work well, the quilts and embroideries are of very high quality. In keeping with his career and training as an artist, professional dancer and fashion designer in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Paris, London and Berlin, Idan Yoav is able to virtuously combine a wide variety of influences into a coherent and mature artistic achievement and also justify it.
Member of the jury Joachim Schirrmacher, Creative Consultant

Education Bachelor – Kunsthochschule Berlin-Weißensee, Prof. Doreen Schulz, Prof. Clara Leskovar

Prize 1,500 euros prize money, Singer Heavy Duty 4423 sewing machine

Contact idanyoav@hotmail.com / @Idan.Style

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FASH 2022 / 8. September 2022

Lihi Mendel


2nd Prize
European Fashion Award – FASH 2022
Category Bachelor

The Space The collection “The Space” investigates the term “Pre-Israeli Orientalism” and explores the complexity of Orientalism as it developed among the Zionist immigrants in Palestine at the beginning of the 20th century. The visual inspiration came from photographs by Abraham Soskin showing Jewish families in traditional Palestinian dress. They speak of the longing to assimilate with the East and to attain authentic, indigenous roots. The silhouettes are hybrids between East and West: traditional Palestinian and Western dresses. In their constructed form, they are flat and change their dynamic when worn. The silk and denim fabrics were printed. The technique of the cynaotype was used for this, at the time one of the first methods of developing photographs. The prints show wheat, oats, and eucalyptus in harmony with the local landscape. Eucalyptus was brought to Palestine from Europe by the Zionists to dry out the swamps.

Collection


Jury’s appraisal
Lihi Mendel has designed very beautiful and well-developed silhouettes. The grass prints are convincing with their good colour feeling and have been excellently realised on different fabric qualities. The result is fashion of high desirability that can be worn for many years. The simple yet strong portfolio portions the mood photos well and makes you want to see the designs in real.
Member of the jury Arne Eberle, Arne Eberle press + sales und publisher ΠMagazine

Education Bachelor, Kunsthochschule Berlin-Weißensee, Prof. Heike Selmer

Prize 1,700 euros prize money, Singer Heavy Duty 4423 sewing machine

Contact mendel.lihi@gmail.com / @LihiMendel

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FASH 2021 / 5. July 2021

Aylin Tomta


1st Prize
European Fashion Award – FASH 2021

Hylemorph Identities are fluid moments. The starting point for this final project is Aristotle’s question of how ‘becoming’ is possible in the sense of creation and change. He believed that ‘being’ is created from a compound of form (‘morphe’) and matter (‘hyle’). The collection “Hylemorph” questions the stereotypes and boundaries of gender identities, that is, gender as a social and cultural construct. The strength of fashion lies in its ability to shift meanings. Rather than just man and woman, it offers a diversity of gender identities. With its help, it is possible to cross boundaries in one’s self-expression and explore different nuances. It is a highly relevant everyday form of “doing gender”. And therein lies its queer potential. It has the ability to change our thinking and thus also our society.The starting point for this 20-piece gender-fluid menswear collection are the archetypes of classic men’s fashion and haute couture. In a move to create new forms for suits, culottes, shirts, polo shirts, blousons, coats and trenchcoats, the classic silhouettes are dissolved and implied only by seams, stratified or printed, whilst sections are inserted in pattern pieces. This experiment with the spatial impact of clothing paves the way for completely new perceptions.

Collection


Jury’s appraisal
Aylin Tomta has delved into the depths of pattern design to create perfectly crafted and sculpted garments with new details, individual fashion statements and sophistication: stylish, chic and cool! A powerful collection that is full of poetry. It invites the eye to linger and speaks to our emotions. Her exaggerated fashion overcomes tradition to conjure up a completely new and modern male image that is masculine without appearing affected or sliding into crossdressing. Although these are showpieces, they make the wearer feel comfortable and look good. The examination of gender as a social construct is at the heart of this work. Her understanding of fashion moves beyond heteronormative ideas where fashion is all about sexual, that is, heterosexual seduction. The documentation of the creative process and the fashion photos are among the best. It is very rare to encounter such a mature and on-point final project. It is also very pleasing and impressive to see how this extremely talented designer has evolved since winning the European Fashion Award FASH 2017. Again, this is very rare. Paris is calling! Member of the jury Carl Tillessen (Chefanalyst, Deutsches Mode-Institut)

Education Masters – FH Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences, Prof. Meiken Rau

Prize EUR 2,000

Contact aylin.tomta@googlemail.com / https://werkschau.gestaltung-bielefeld.de/hylemorph

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FASH 2021 / 5. July 2021

Lars Witkowski


1st Prize
European Fashion Award – FASH 2021
Category Students

Oddity 1400
The 14th century “Golden Panel” from the Benedictine Abbey of Lüneburg has been restored to its former glory and has been on display at the Landesmuseum Niedersachsen since 2019. It is the starting point for the summer collection “Oddity 1400”. The interior of the “Golden Panel” conceals 23 miracle chambers which were once filled with precious relics and treasures made from rubies, emeralds and pearls, exotic silk fabrics and scriptures.The thistle in the altarpiece symbolises Mary’s milk and is said to have healing powers. This is the source of the digital print that characterises the collection. The green is derived from the representations of nature, the cobalt blue, red and white from the robes depicted on the altarpiece. The elongated silhouettes display layering with a kaftan shirt, dress, trousers and a coverall, made from organic cotton fabrics and jersey. They draw their inspiration from the vestments on the “Golden Panel” and are gender neutral.

Collection


Jury’s appraisal Lars Witkowski has successfully and convincingly translated his inspiration from the 14th century “Golden Panel” into a modern collection. It meets the current need for smart, relaxed fashion that hovers between the chic and the casual. This project interprets robes as traditional garments and in doing so, offers a stylish alternative on the hotter days of summer. The styling is just as compelling.

Member of the jury Kerstin Strauss, Creative Director, Strauss


Education 10th semester – Hochschule Hannover, University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Prof. Martina Glomb

Prize EUR 1,00

Contact lars.witkowski@gmx.de / @_Lars_Witkowski

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FASH 2021 / 5. July 2021

Helena Wieser


1st Prize
European Fashion Award – FASH 2021
Category Bachelor

Wollust Itchy and fluffy, dominance and subjugation. The collection “Wollust” explores the wool fetish of men and women and transforms selected inclinations into an aesthetic that also appeals to the general public. The “Woolies’” predilection for corsets, balaclavas, bondage, cable stitch, rib knits and specific colours have been translated into six outfits. In line with the fetish, the outfits are knitted in mohair, lambswool and alpaca yarns. Metal rings are a reference to the practices of bondage and S&M. The garments are all fully fashioned and are therefore made without waste, either on a manual knitting machine or by hand.

Collection


Jury statement The renewal of fashion is often rooted in the underground scene. Take, for example, Gaultier’s bra for Madonna or Claudia Skoda, who in the 1970s put the sexy into knitwear, and whose work can be admired in the “dressed to thrill” exhibition at Berlin’s Kulturforum. In this instance, the “Woolies” have a fetish for wool. Helena Wieser’s examination of knitwear is genuinely new and provides an important stimulus for a genre that is all too often bogged down by tradition. Knitwear is no longer just warm but is also light and fashionable. The onlooker feels compelled to hold, touch and feel these garments. This collection is nothing short of inspiring and whets the appetite for fashion. No collection can be expected to do more than that.
Member of the jury Joel Horwitz, Design Director, Fila Europe

Education Masters – Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Halle / Prof. Lars Paschke

Prize EUR  2,000

Contact helenawieser@gmail.com / @helenawieser_

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FASH 2020 / 5. July 2021

Carla Renée Loose


1st Prize
European Fashion Award – FASH 2020
Category Students

Es war alles Gegenwart, die Zukunft fand ausschließlich in Science Fiction statt

(It was all present, the future took place solely in science fiction)

In today’s society, the glorification of youth is all around us. It is a symbol of success and efficiency, dynamism and high performance. In a life filled with routine and self-control, we yearn to feel alive again and have a strong desire for youthful passion and emotionality and for living in the moment. And yet, rather than upholding this youthful curiosity and spirit, it is usually reduced to the superficial by the world of mass media and advertising. The inner striving for freedom and authenticity is suppressed by the desire for a security that does not exist; emotions are replaced by consumption. As a consequence, we increasingly move away from who we really are. We convince ourselves that it is better not to have regrets than to feel too much. A conversation around this contradiction barely takes place, culminating in in a lack of critical expression and protest. As a result, we experience conformity rather than enthusiasm, imitation rather than the genuine, laziness rather than originality – all of which are diametrically opposed to our incessant longing for youthful exuberance. If we maintain an unbiased youthful outlook, listen to our desire to savour the here and now and think, feel, and act intuitively, we can preserve our freedoms without losing sight of who we are and without relinquishing our powers of self-determination. We can acknowledge that current norms, ideals and conventions are not the only option, and we can start carving out new alternatives and shaping our future.

The womenswear collection “Es war alles Gegenwart, die Zukunft fand ausschließlich in Science Fiction statt” visualises youthful emotionality, impulsiveness, euphoria and contradiction. Contrasting colours, shapes and materials, volumes and depths, transparency and opulence characterise this collection of experimental textile and knitted designs.


Collection


Jury’s appraisal Carla Renée Loose has clear conceptual and creative strengths. Her profound, on-point, and cleverly articulated analysis of the glorification of youth is compelling and provides some important answers for society. This is also because her work is founded on her research of classical literature, which has become quite a rarity. In doing so, she has created a theoretical work that merits its own reward. Her artistic illustrations display her creative prowess in a modern guise. She takes hold of our roots and carries them into the present day, creating distinctive clothing that women like to wear; clothing that is coupled with a youthfulness embedded in the here and now.
Member of the jury Joachim Schirrmacher, Creative Consultant

Education Bachelor – HTW University of Applied Sciences Berlin, Prof. Anke Schlöder
Master – Kunsthochschule Berlin Weißensee / Prof. Patrick Rietz

Prize EUR 2,000

Contact carla.loose@outlook.de / @carlarenee_

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FASH 2020 / 5. July 2021

Erato Fotopoulos


1st Prize
European Fashion Award – FASH 2020
Category Bachelor

[fi:] The collection [fi:] is an interpretation of the philosophical concept of fluidity. Philosopher Heraclitus coined the term “panta rhei” which describes life as a river: Being is becoming and becoming is being. Age-old definitions become blurred, familiar forms melt away.Archetypes derived from the looks of Acid jazz bands and their freely flowing music, such as Digable Planets, Galliano, and Brand New Heavies, form the foundation of the “static” element of each outfit. This is complemented with a fluid, transformable aspect in which the volumes along the straps can be shifted freely around the body. There is no right or wrong. The clear texture of a classical tartan (digital print on cotton) is distorted by reflective foil or alienated by random bleaching. With the garments in constant motion, the tartan pattern loses its texture and becomes blurred. The thermochromic colour (screen print) reacts to body temperature, changing from petrol when low to neon green as it rises. Depending on the wearer and situation, the colours thus also become fluid.

Collection


Jury’s appraisal Erato Fotopoulos creates something that is only rarely achieved: she combines sportswear with the sophistication of fashion. As she experiments with volume and bold prints, she balances the casual with the chic and does so with such virtuosity that it feels entirely natural. Speaking to the emotions, the garments are photogenic and make the wearer feel modern and cool. They are as pleasant and comfortable as pyjamas, yet the wearer looks and feels well dressed. An art reminiscent of designer Haider Ackermann.

Finally, she overcomes gender boundaries without seeming insincere. Despite the sophistication, pieces such as the T-shirts certainly have commercial appeal. A look that is full of personality and is perfectly in tune with lockdowns, loungewear and the urgent need for casual clothing that incorporates new details, individual fashion statements, and sophistication. From the distinctive idea to the outstanding documentation and the innovative cuts, this is an excellent piece of work!  A great talent with huge potential in a strong cohort.
Member of the jury Kristian Schuller, Photographer, Berlin/New York


Education Bachelor – FH Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences / Prof. Meiken Rau

Prize EUR 2,000

Contact

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FASH 2020 / 5. July 2021

Margarita Rozhkova


1st Prize
European Fashion Award – FASH 2020
Category Students

Moiré Physique The collection Moiré Physique explores how a moiré look can be achieved through light and shade, and how digital moiré can potentially serve as camouflage in an age of constant surveillance and threatened privacy. The moiré effect is created by the machine-knitting, weaving and screen printing of Georgette, cotton, and viscose. Two similar screens are overlaid for the moiré, whilst the women’s fashion of the mid-19th century is transferred onto the silhouette of menswear.

Collection


Jury’s appraisal Margarita Rozhkova is a virtuoso of materials, creating a small sensation with each and every one, be it knitted, Georgette or mohair. A distinctive, powerful project displaying excellent technical ability and expressing the exceptional maturity of Margarita Rozhkova who already has an MA in American Studies as well as plenty of experience in the working world.
Member of the jury Jenny Capitain, among others Fashion Director Vogue US

Education 6th semester – College of Fine Arts in Berlin / Gast-Prof. Franziska Schreiber, Prof. Lars Paschke

Prize EUR 1,000

Contact margarita.rozhkowa@gmail.com / www.margaritarozhkowa.org

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FASH 2019 / 16. August 2019

Ecehan Altikardes

1st Prize
European Fashion Award – FASH 2019
Category Students

Concept “Gender Punk” is the focus of Ecehan Altikardes’ fanciful collections. A mixture of the gender-neutral fashion of antiquity, the rebellious elements of punk, the neutrality of tomboyism and male elements such as a biker jacket. Facets of personality are visualized through contrasts such as faux leather and chiffon, soft draping and angular forms or a balancing act between sportswear and couture. Prints and eye-catching material processing should create a feeling of tension and drama.
Ecehan Altikardes grew up in Germany with a Turkish-Yugoslavian background. These two very different cultures were a challenge to open up, to find the own point of view and expression and a motivation to accept oneself in all its facets. His collections should not be a quiet whisper, but a cry against all that is stuck, a cry for individuality, otherness and androgyny as well as an expression of himself.

Collection


Jury statement Ecehan Altikarte’s designs are characterized by a strong emotional power full of fantasy and exuberant creativity. He shows courage to experiment, plays with silhouettes, materials and gender role models. All this promises a great potential for development.

Education 7th semester Bachelor, Hochschule Pforzheim (Pforzheim University – School of Design), Prof. Tamotsu Kondo

Prize 1,000 euros prize money, mentoring program, media work, material prizes for pattern design by Müller & Sohn.

Contact ecehan.altikardes@yahoo.com
Instagram: @e_a_arts

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FASH 2019 / 15. August 2019

Katharina Heinze

1st Prize
European Fashion Award – FASH 2019
Category Bachelor

Concept Katharina Heinze does not want to impress through loud designs. Rather, it is the thoroughness and accuracy of the design that make up her fashion – here nothing should be left to chance. Fashion theory is an important basis for her. Role models are minimalists like Dieter Rams or Jil Sander.
When it comes to realisation, pattern designs, proportions and high-quality materials are important. Every piece of clothing should become something special and meaningful. Thus, stripes of almost 1000 metres in length were applied to a transparent fabric in the finest handwork on the theme of “curtains”, visualising the interplay between covering and concealing, light and shadow.
The title of her bachelor thesis “Now is not the time for crazy” is a quotation from Miuccia Prada and criticizes the strong adaptation in our society. Fashion and furniture have been created from the same materials and thus merge into a unity. The shape of the clothing can be changed by flexible side seams.

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Jury statement Katharina Heinze’s conceptual fashion is powerful, independent and highly aesthetic. Its show an imaginative play with classical elements. The technical and creative implementation is outstanding.

Education Universität der Künste Berlin – University of the Arts Berlin, Prof. Waldemar Kraus

Prize 2,000 euros prize money, mentoring program, media work, material prizes for pattern design by Müller & Sohn.

Contact kat.a.heinze@gmail.com
Instagram: @Katharina.Heinze

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FASH 2019 / 14. August 2019

Elisa Paulina Herrmann

1st Prize
European Fashion Award – FASH 2019
Category Master

Concept At the heart of Elisa Paulina Herrmann’s unisex collections are classic handicraft techniques such as knitting, crocheting and embroidery as well as jacquard, plaits, plain knitting or ribs as a counter-concept to fast fashion. Each piece tells a story through initials.
She questions classical beauty, which loses its significance, while once ugly things come back as beautiful through reinterpretation.
All parts of her collections are unisex, as classical gender role models dissolve. “Everyone who wants to wear them and feels comfortable in my fashion should do so.” The collections consist of individual parts that can be combined as desired. Everything works with everything. Because her fashion should be wearable for everyone.

Collection


Jury statement Elisa Paulina Herrmann’s fashion is based on clear concepts, which she implements in a very modern and playful way with high-quality workmanship. She has her medium yarn under control in all areas; she skilfully combines and varies various techniques.
With wit she breaks former rules and achieves a lightness that no longer shows elegance and status, but a very contemporary diversity and coolness. In all her experiments, her designs are always suitable for everyday use at a very high level. An extraordinarily mature and independent work!

Education Master: Accademia di Costume e Moda, Rom, „Creative Knitwear Design“
Prof. Sonia Veroni
Bachelor: Hochschule Pforzheim (Pforzheim University – School of Design), Prof. Sibylle Klose

Prize 2,000 euros prize money, mentoring program, media work, material prizes for pattern design by Müller & Sohn.

Contact elipah@web.de
Instagram: @elipah

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FASH 2019 / 13. August 2019

Jakob Tillmann

1st Prize
European Fashion Award – FASH 2019
Special Award Fashion Photography

Concept For Jakob Tillmann, the future of fashion photography lies in creating a feeling with which the viewer can identify, instead of classic “perfect” fashion productions: “Natural poses in natural light and therefore a natural mood, or simply the natural and barely made-up model makes fashion accessible to people who are not part of this world”. Even in the age of Instagram and social media, the artistic expression of a picture, as well as the model as a person, are important to him – and so he put fashion in the limelight.

Collection


Jury statement Elisa Paulina Herrmann’s fashion is based on clear concepts, which she implements in a very modern and playful way with high-quality workmanship. She has her medium yarn under control in all areas; she skillfully combines and varies various techniques.
With wit she breaks former rules and achieves a lightness that no longer shows elegance and status, but a very contemporary diversity and coolness. In all her experiments, her designs are always suitable for everyday use at a very high level. An extraordinarily mature and independent work!

Education Lette Verein Berlin
Frank Schumacher

Prize 1,000 euros prize money. Five works will be included in the collection Modebild of the Kunstbibliothek, which are printed in high quality by the Pixel Grain laboratory. Order from the Berlin Senate to photograph the editorial of the Berlin Showroom.

Contact mail@jakobtillmann.com
Instagram: @jakobtillmann.photo

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FASH 2018 / 17. June 2018

Annika Klaas

1st Prize
European Fashion Award – FASH 2018
Category Students

Concept

I like to fathom the formal and technical potential of knitwear for the development and implementation of innovative concepts, whether for new designs – with a subtle interplay of structures and colors – or for shapes, that would not be manufacturable in classic tailoring. Knitting technology offers innovations in the production of knitwear, and computercontrolled knitting machines can reduce human work to a minimum, thus enabling a local production once more, as the Adidas Speedfactory demonstrates. This leads to new possibilities of design, like customization. My ideal is to use this potential for a holistic and sustainable design approach, also in interdisciplinary teams.
My bachelor graduation collection “Slow Curve” is inspired by the interaction of flat forms and bold colours in the work of the artist Ellsworth Kelly. (“Blue over Blue, 1963” or “Blue Red Rocker, 1963”). Besides the shape, I have developed diverse knit structures such as two-toned petinet structures, round shapes realized by goring techniques, graphical intarsia and plated elements and multi-gauge net structures. For the Realisation I programmed the most modern knitting machines. Color contrasts are added by asymmetrical embroideries and facings. Soft wool qualities are contrasted with lustrous silk and viscose elements. The womenswear collection consists of 30 outfits, of which six have been realized. Annika Klaas


Award Ceremony


Jury statement A stringent, stylish and very mature collection, which was manufactured with the most modern knitting technology in excellent quality.

Annika Klaas has designed a very stringent, stylish and modern collection with a clear concept that she communicate very well. The skillfully reduced silhouette and filigree details are convincing. Her small collection goes into depth, especially in her own construction and production of knitwear with the latest knitting technology. A fresh and at the same time very mature, accurate and balanced work with outstanding technical implementation. These qualities are also reflected in her other projects such as the development of a three-dimensional knitted typography, knitted sneakers or a trade fair stand at the Pitti Filati 2016.
Annika Klaas independent creativity comes from her intensive engagement with free art, her experience in costume design and her perception of the beauty of everyday life. Her focused creativity gets to the point, similar to an engineer. She takes on the role of the designer, has a recognizable purposeful way of working, questions constructively. Annika Klaas is already working professionally at a high level on every detail and could breathe new life into classics such as a Punto Milano dress. She creates fashion that is more than a short satisfaction after the purchase.
Annika Klaas knows what she wants: to work for relevant innovations in production and manufacturing, a holistic and sustainable design and thus for an urgently needed renewal of fashion. Already today she succeeds in sharpening her eye for quality, innovation and profundity, thus giving fashion more value and appreciation again.


Education 1st Semester Master, Hochschule Reutlingen (Reutlingen University)
Prof. Änna Piel †

Prize Cash prize of 2500 euro, Mentoring Program, Public Relations

Contact annika.klaas@gmail.com
Instagram @annikaklaas

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FASH 2018 / 16. June 2018

Maria Presser

1st Preis
European Fashion Award – FASH 2018
Category Graduates

Concept

Maria Presser: “Don’t be a square” is the slogan of my menswear collection “The Bonnie Situation”. The outfits play with the expectations of the viewer in order to encourage a more sophisticated perception of fashion beyond stereotypes. Postmodern stylistic devices such as deconstruction based on the model of literary examples are translated into a fashion context: Preppy style and high-visibility workwear meet and merge as two hierarchically opposing genres. Other design elements are quotes and allusions, overdrafts and surprise effects such as new combinations of various patterns. The collection thrives on this “intertextuality” and thus ties in with the work of cult director Quentin Tarantino, whose movies such as “Pulp Fiction” (1994) became prototypes of postmodern film aesthetics. The intensive study of the arts and socio-cultural contexts is an important part of my work on modern, sophisticated and progressive menswear. I strive for the deconstruction of oppositions such as conceptual and commercial in the fashion industry, a novel form of reception and review of fashion and a further development in the self-image of the fashion designer.


 Award Ceremony


Jury statement A very harmonious balance between streetwear and business fashion at a high professional level.

With the combination of two supposedly opposing genres, Maria Presser designed an ironic and mature dialogue between trendy streetwear and traditional business fashion. Dressed, it immediately looks cool, natural and discreetly refined.
The theme of “deconstruction” has been cleverly chosen, argued and presented. The cut is new and creative, the manufacturing is impeccable. The unstructured garment impresses with its very good fit, casualness and excellent wearing comfort. The multi-faceted implementation convinces with playfully light but consistent approaches. The subtle choice of colors and fabrics also shows that men can be fashion-conscious without immediately being perceived as fashion victim.
Maria Presser has her own signature, the ability to make decisions, is willing to perform and clearly wants to work on herself. In her bachelor collection she has found a very mature balance on a high professional level. The work challenges us to re-evaluate what we know and thus fits in with the times. This is how Maria Presser succeeds in achieving her goal: To sharpen the view of viewers and wearers of meaningful fashion, quality and innovation. It thus also offers the frozen clothing industry important impulses to find a way into the 21st century.


Education Bachelor, AMD – Akademie Mode & Design, Berlin
Prof. Antje Drinkuth

Prize Cash prize of 2500 euro, Mentoring Program, Public Relations

Contact maria@presser-architekten.de
Instagram @mariapresser
www.mariapresser.com

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FASH 2018 / 12. June 2018

Carine Kuntz + Alexander Gaertner


Finalist’s Award
European Fashion Award – FASH 2018

Concept

EKMA (abbreviation for Ektoplasma) is a joint project between textile and fashion design. The womenswear collection is influenced by the fields of spiritism and mediumism. Especially the documented materialization phenomena by parapsychologist Albert von Schrenck-Notzing became a source of inspiration. Through textile manipulation the fabrics received new haptic and visual properties. An interaction of simple and opulent silhouettes, milky-translucent layers, moiré effects and flowing surfaces.

 


Award Ceremony


Education Carine Kuntz (Master Fashion)
Alexander Gaertner (Master Textile)
Weißensee Kunsthochschule Berlin (Weißensee Academy of Art Berlin), Prof. Clara Leskovar, Prof. Doreen Schulz, Prof. Dr. Zane Berzina

Prize Cash prize of 500 euro, Mentoring Program, Public Relations

Contact Carine Kuntz
kuntzgaertner@gmail.com
Instagram @kuntzgaertner
Alexander Gaertner
kuntzgaertner@gmail.com
Instagram @alexandergaertner

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FASH 2017 Get Real / 29. June 2017

Hannah Kliewer


1st Prize
European Fashion Award FASH 2017
Category Students

Steife Brise

The “Steife Brise” (Gale) menswear collection is a shelter from the storm of social media. The collection accompanies men on their quest for self-discovery and truth while also highlighting everything that makes them unique. With its balanced proportions, high-quality merino wool, superior craftsmanship, and classic colors, the collection makes a statement of understatement. The soft, comfortable knit, was made by Hannah Kliewer herself and appeals directly to the senses. The collection’s over-sized collars, which are inspired by life jackets, contain foam in the edges and corners which adds extra dimension and enhances the wearer’s silhouette. These collars also offer them a sense of protection and comfort as they follow their path to self-discovery. Zippers highlight the collection’s emphasis on unity. The sense of security they create gives the wearer the courage to try new things and the energy and curiosity to navigate the modern world. A woolen hug in a digital landscape that is cold and vast.


 Award Ceremony


Jury statement Hannah Kliewer’s menswear collection is perfectly in tune with the times. She captures the age’s deep desire for closeness, comfort, and safe spaces. In short – a place to call home in a world of digital globalization. The visual power of the jacket and half-zip sweater provides a sense of protection. But the collection is not about hiding in a cocoon. Instead, Hannah Kliewer uses rough edges and flaws in order to create a frame for displaying one’s personality. She wants to give people the strength to come together once more. Ms. Kliewer combines typical sailing apparel, such as half-zip sweaters and life jackets, with the latest trends, such as high shoulders and huge collars, to make a modern, original statement that is clear yet simple. Hannah Kliewer gives a young and modern twist to knitwear and provides much needed innovation for both streetwear and luxury brands with a good balance of showpieces and wearable clothing. The symbolic nature of her designs also means that they could possibly be used in costume design. Her great execution and her excellent use of traditional crafts have both been underscored by her training in bespoke tailoring. Her detailed analysis of the zeitgeist and the poetry of her documentation are both excellent and gets right at the heart of things. A collection of original works with a creative force that is immediately noticed and makes us want more. She shows great talent and huge potential!
Judging panel member: Thomas Steinbrück, Creative Director Reebok, Boston

Education 6th semester – Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg (Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, Germany) / Prof. Kai Dünhölter

Prize Cash prize of 2500 euro, Exhibition, Public Relations, mentoring program, photos by Franco P Tettamanti, work displayed on over 200 premium digital posters byWallDecaux in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, and Munich with over 24 million contacts.

Contact info@hannahkliewer.com / www.hannahkliewer.com

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FASH 2017 Get Real / 28. June 2017

Lea Schweinfurth


2nd Prize
European Fashion Award – FASH 2017
Category Students

All_In

Inspired by her many different experiences, travels, adventures, and interests, both real and virtual, Lea Schweinfurth created this collection for woman and men. Raw impressions of Spanish flamenco dancers and matadors, Indian bridal dress, Japanese kimonos, British tweed, 70s rock stars, and 90s hip-hop artists were transformed into collages in the style of artist Jean Michelle Basquiat. Raw and direct, illustrative and intuitive; it is the whole world in six outfits – “All_In”. A combination of prints, patterns, and colors are used to bring the graphic silhouettes to life. The clothing becomes a canvas and is painted with dyes and pigments. Every look is a different identity, a personal masquerade. The fabrics used are up-cycled, from overstocks or were certified by the GOTS ecolabel. Collages brought to life.


 Award Ceremony


Jury statement Lea Schweinfurth has presented a strong, unique view of the “Get Real” theme in her work. She offers an alternative to commercial fashion that is surprising and emotional, full of strong poetry and personality, joy and charming beauty. Instead of the sameness found in trends and social media, she places her trust in the desires, views, thoughts, and goals of the individual. Despite its multiple references, this is a consistent collection featuring perfectly matching colors. The looks work well together and form modules of an personal identity. A unique idea with clever documentation, innovative cuts, and perfect fits – an exceptional piece of work in all respects.
Judging panel member: Otto Drögsler, Creative Director at Odeeh

Education 7th semester – Burg Giebichenstein Kunsthochschule Halle (University of Art and Design Halle, Germany), Prof. Joachim Schielicke, Visiting Professor Bianca Koczan, Visiting Professor Dunja Marija Kopi

Prize Cash prize of 1500 euro, exhibition, Public Relations, mentoring program, photos by Franco P. Tettamanti, work displayed on over 200 premium digital posters byWallDecaux in Berlin, Düsseldorf and Munich with over 24 million contacts.

Contact lea.schweinfurth@gmx.de / www.leaschweinfurth.com

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FASH 2017 Get Real / 27. June 2017

Andreas Stang


3rd Prize
European Fashion Award – FASH 2017
Category Students

XO

The deep human desire to look beautiful is the inspiration for the “XO” womenswear collection (XO is a social media greeting for “hugs and kisses”). Andreas Stang uses flashy jewelry and witty exaggeration to express this feeling. The collection is full of contrasts, which push and pull against each other. Thousands of jewelry links and metal chains, all attached by hand, are drawn to each other by a large number of magnets which force the wearer to interact with them. Even more hooks and chains, huge brocade bows, pieces of fabric and faux fur, can be attached to the magnets, allowing the pieces to be interchanged and customized. With this collection, Andreas Stang hopes to inspire wearers to interact as real people rather than only as consumers. XO


 Award Ceremony


Jury statement Andreas Stang’s voluntary study project combines streetwear and elegance, resulting in a large, diverse collection of a casual nature that is still very fashionable. This collection meets the market’s needs for sexy, iconic fashion and casual luxury. The customizability of the collection is also relevant. What makes his work so unique is its solid concept, its fine fits and, especially, the craftsmanship which demonstrates precision and patience.
Beneath all the glitter, there is also a criticism of our society and its many crises. Additionally, it is worth praising the determination and impressive independence Mr. Stang has shown as he embarks on his journey into a life lived for fashion.
Judging panel member: Otto Drögsler, Creative Director at Odeeh

Education 6th semester Master’s – Fachhochschule Bielefeld (Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences, Germany), Prof. Willemina Hoenderken, Prof. Dr. Andreas Beaugrand

Prize Cash prize of 1000 euro, exhibition, Public Relations, mentoring program, photos by Franco P Tettamanti, work displayed on over 200 premium digital posters byWallDecaux in Berlin, Düsseldorf and Munich with over 24 million contacts.

Contact a_stang@gmx.de / www.instagram.com/andreas_stang

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FASH 2017 Get Real / 26. June 2017

Sonja Litichevskaya


1st Prize
European Fashion Award – FASH 2017
Category Graduates

Reconstructed Contrasts

The art of Perestroika and Russian Constructivism inspired this womenswear collection.
Both brought art into everyday life hoping that this would cause a renewal. Fashion, like Rodchenko’s or Stepanova’s prozodezhda (every day clothing) also had a place in this art. Every outfit in Sonja Litichevskaya’s collection creates a new image by combining typical elements from each movement, such as bright colors, geometric patterns, bold shapes, symbols of revolution like the white star of the future, the arrows and lightning bolts of transformative change, and slogans like “Спасём Мир” (Save the World). Important elements include iconic pieces from each era, including motorcycle jackets, overalls, bags, straps, and buckles. Screen printing is used to display the desire for handmade products.


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Jury statement Sonja Litichevskaya’s amazing collection for strong women is a real head-turner and extremely relevant to the current sportwear “athleisure” trend. She combines sportswear with the look of Russian Constructivism and perestroika art in a skillful approach that is full of life and creativity. She follows footsteps of young post-Soviet fashion designers, such as Gosha Rubchinskiy or Demna Gvasalia of Vetements. Each of these designers brings art into everyday life in the hope of causing renewal. Ms. Litichevskaya bold, forward-looking concept fits the “Get Real” theme of the European Fashion Award FASH 2017 very well. This collection is cleverly argued, very well-developed, well-though-out, and consistent. It successfully crosses the boundaries of both genre and target audience. Sonja Litichevskaya has also showcased her inspiration using large prints, which have a particularly powerful impact. The cuts, the fits, the quality of the prints and the project documentation are done very well, and the workmanship is very professional. Sonja Litichevskaya creates desire among young people and business women – a powerful force in fashion. A sophisticated collection that is fit for the market and a breath of fresh air to an industry in danger.
Judging panel member: Joachim Schirrmacher, Creative Consultant, Berlin

Education Bachelors – Esmod Berlin, Germany, Jasmina Benferhat, Bernadett Penkov

Prize Cash prize of 2500 euro, exhibition, Public Relations, mentoring program, photos by Franco P. Tettamanti, work displayed on over 200 premium digital posters byWallDecaux in Berlin, Düsseldorf and Munich with over 24 million contacts.

Contact sonjalit@gmail.com / www.litichevskaya.com

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FASH 2017 Get Real / 25. June 2017

Katja Skoppek


2nd Prize
European Fashion Award – FASH 2017
Category Graduates

Die ferne Nähe (So near and yet so far)

Thanks to globalization and international networks, life can now take place in a “placeless space” with an endless stream of work, in many different cities, and with the loved ones far away. So near and yet so far. These changing times stir up a desire for comfort, assurance, simplicity, and contact.
With its classic cuts, high-quality materials, and simple colors, this collection for woman and men offers the wearer comfort and intimacy, protection and belonging. The blending of touch and movement, and fabric and cut creates unique archetypes. Some designs have been embossed on panels of fabric. These subtle clothes give the wearer space to identify with and change them to suit their own style. Many of the designs bring to mind a coat, while others cocoon like a blanket. These are clothes to be seen, touched, and experienced with all the senses. Feel the soft down, smell the midnight blue wool, and hear the rustle of the finely striped poplin – clothing that stirs the emotions.


 Award Ceremony


Jurybegründung Katja Skoppek has translated the “Get Real” theme into a poetic, innovative and meaningful collection. It’s stylish, chic, and cool. It was a walk along the Camino de Santiago that first caused Katja Skoppek to think about the meaning of ‘home’ and to analyze the way we communicate in today’s modern world. “Die ferne Nähe” (So near and yet so far) collection offers comfort and intimacy, protection and belonging. The classic cuts, colors, and patterns assure the wearer that they are well and appropriately dressed. The materials, which are well-chosen and of excellent quality, are extremely pleasing to touch – the clothing is a security blanket for the soul. The collection’s design is expressed using convincing understatement with creative details, with its own unique story and style instead of strict minimalism. By embossing images of the clothing on fabric, Katja Skoppek has created a very unique signature that combines fashion and conceptual art. All of this is tied together with shoes covered in silicone, making for a very modern look. Ms. Skoppek’s work shows both excellent creative strength and solid commercial relevance. Her collection brings back memories. Its familiarity and freedom create a charm that is almost magnetic. People want to touch her clothing, to feel, own, sense, and experience it. The concept, commercial relevance, and exceptional craftsmanship that are all three demonstrated in her broad portfolio are proof of her rare talent. Katja Skoppek is a designer who will be able to breathe new life into the unstable world of fashion.
Judging panel member: Franco P. Tettamanti, fashion and portrait photographer, Paris

Education Master of Arts – Fachhochschule Bielefeld (Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences, Germany), Prof. Willemina Hoenderken

Prize Cash prize of 1500 euro, exhibition, Public Relations, mentoring program, photos by Franco P Tettamanti, work displayed on over 200 premium digital posters byWallDecaux in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Cologne, and Munich with over 24 million contacts.

Contact mail@katjaskoppek.de / www.katjaskoppek.de

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FASH 2017 Get Real / 24. June 2017

Livia Honus


3rd Prize
European Fashion Award – FASH 2017
Category Graduates

Face to Face

The unisex “Face to Face” collection is a colorful and fun take on self-image. The image of the self has been idealized since ancient times, but selfies have become a global mass phenomenon – a balancing act between authenticity, presentation, and idealization. In a never-ending stream of narcissistic, exhibitionist, unusual images, faces become masks and facial expressions become codes. This collection incorporating denim, velvet, jersey, and mesh seeks to raise our awareness of the person sitting opposite us and give us the courage to look them in the face. The collection also plays with exaggeration and larger-than-life images: colossal eyes and emojis made from portraits of the designer are used to create bold prints and appliqué. The inspiration for one design comes from Andy Warhol’s camouflage self-portrait. The figure-hugging silhouettes are inspired by the look of video game avatars, creating a stronger, more self-confident personality that gives the wearer the courage to show their true face.


 Award Ceremony


Jury statement Livia Honus combines clever observation of society with an original idea to create a balanced collection combining street art and fashion in excellent style. Her approach is clever and focused – not once does it slip into the realm of cartoons. This young collection is modern and in tune with the current zeitgeist; every item can be worn separately as well. The theory, project documentation, color choices, fits, and workmanship are all excellent.
Judging panel member: Claudia Braun, Head of Color & Trim, Mercedes-Benz

Education Bachelors – AMD Akademie Mode & Design (AMD Academy of Fashion and Design, Germany), Prof. Tamotsu Kondo

Prize Cash prize of 1000 euro, exhibition, Public Relations, mentoring program, photos by Franco P Tettamanti, work displayed on over 200 premium digital posters byWallDecaux in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg and Munich with over 24 million contacts.

Contact contact@liviahonus.de / www.liviahonus.de

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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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FASH 2015 Freedom / 6. July 2015

Julia Kleeblatt


1st Prize
European Fashion Award – FASH 2015
Category Students

Kittel 2.0

A work coat reminds us of work, obligation and restriction. Yet a look into the archives of the Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Halle shows that in the Twenties and Thirties it was widely used by the artists and designers on campus. On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the “Burg” Julia Kleeblatt transformed the workcoat into modern jackets and coats. In her menswear collection “Kittel 2.0” she experimented with fibers and colors, played with length, space and proportion. The strict, straight shape of the workcoat with lapel collar, but¬ton tape, belt and large pockets is broken by delicate knit reminiscent of paper, some areas of the fabric have been printed or coated. Colors and prints were inspired by works of former mentors, such as the puppets by sculptor Gustav Weidanz or gelatin silver prints by Hans Finsler, the pioneer of “New Objectivity” in photography.



Jury Statement Julia Kleeblatt’s transformation of the lab coat is right on track with the zeitgeist. The subtle collection is colorful rather than flamboyant, diverse rather than overloaded, refreshing rather than loud. This energy is conveyed to the viewer. Julia Kleeblatt does not want to make a grand gesture, but designed unconventional fashion that seems rather familiar and natural, and thus retains its effect for a long time. At the same time her designs follow current trends with graphic design placement, printed pockets, transparent and metallic effects. Her sketches and collages, the color concept and the collection documentation are proof of a high level of independence and artistic quality. They convey the necessary professional information as well as emotions. Few are able to straddle this narrow edge between something new and familiar, creativity and commercialism. Julia Kleeblatt succeeded in showing what design should be in the best possible way. Ideal prerequisite for a career in the fashion industry. – Jury Member Torsten Hochstetter, Global Creative Director, Puma

Education 6th Semester – Burg Giebichenstein Kunsthochschule Halle / Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Halle
Bianca Koczan, Prof. Thomas Greis, Prof. Joachim Schielicke

Prize Photo shoot with Franco P. Tettamanti, catalogue, exhibition, media relations, Mentoring program, Mentor: Joel Horwitz
2,500 Euro prize money
Six-month funded internship at the Puma headquarters.

Contact mail@juliakleeblatt.com / www.juliakleeblatt.com

Download Web: www.sdbi.de/download/julia-kleeblatt-web.zip
Print: www.sdbi.de/download/julia-kleeblatt-print.zip

FASH 2015 Freedom / 6. July 2015

Lilly Bosse


2nd Prize
European Fashion Award – FASH 2015
Category Students

Wie fühlt sich die Spinne auf dem Herrenklo?

Our society has surrendered many liberties in favor of supposed security. The goal of the menswear collection “Wie fühlt sich die Spinne auf dem Herrenklo?” (“The Spider in the Mensroom”) is to trigger questions, associations and emotions – whether during observing, reading or wearing the pieces. The garments made of tweed, leather and cotton gauze are rough and robust. Chiffon and silk present flowing contradictions. Lines and symmetrical ele¬ments, the play with convex and concave shapes creates contrasts that coalesce. No distinction between front or back. Shades of grey replace thinking in black and white. Purposeful color accents become apparent only below the primary layers. Masks let the wearers appear like marionettes. Will we be free, if we take off the masks? “Freedom requires courage, so let us be courageous. Open your eyes! Open your ears! Open your mouth!”



Jury Statement The poetic menswear collection “Wie fühlt sich die Spinne auf dem Herrenklo?” (“The Spider in the Mensroom”) tells a story about social ties, control and manipulation, promises security and escape into inner worlds. Lilly Bosse dares to interpret the theme “Freedom” in a very personal way. She also provokes our imagination with her intuitive and associative project, challenges limits and asks questions that used to be realm of stage writers. Lilly Bosse is able to trigger emotions and root them in our memory. Almost incidentally she created a confident and modern male image, unburdened by gender stereotypes, using skillful techniques and a characteristic color selection. A major achievement! – Jury Member Margareta van den Bosch, Creative Adviser, Hennes & Mauritz, Stockholm

Education 11th Semester – Hochschule für Künste Bremen – University of the Arts Bremen
Prof. Kai Lehmann

Prize Photo shoot with Franco P. Tettamanti, catalogue, exhibition, media relations, Mentoring program, Mentor: Mads Dinesen
1,500 Euro prize money

Contact lilly.bosse@gmx.de / www.lillybosse.com

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FASH 2015 Freedom / 6. July 2015

Kai Gerhardt


3rd Prize
European Fashion Award – FASH 2015
Category Students

The Black Rectangle

The inspiration for the menswear collection “The Black Rectangle” is a woman waiting for a train. At first glance, it appears that she only wears a blanket. When does a blanket, a piece of fabric, turn into a piece of clothing? When is fashion recognized and accepted? Kai Gerhardt braved the unknown dealing with the minimalism in fashion. He seized the freedom to fail, to quit or to fight. He liberated himself from the security of his education, moved away from a Euro-centric image of men. Instead, he searched for diversity in his thinking, heterogeneity in his actions, and versatility in his designs. Design instead of craft: accept new perspectives, research working methods, experiment with materials. It clicked. The result is an eight-piece menswear collection made of cashmere and fine merino wool knit. He purposely selected low-key black as the color, inspiring the discovery of hidden elements.



Jury Statement Kai Gerhardt designed very specific fashion that does not have any connection with a euro-centric male image, yet seems very familiar. The project makes an immediate impression. It distinguishes itself thanks to thoughtful use of materials in addition to an independent design language with a strictly aesthetic system. Yet the deciding element remains invisible to the viewer: the essential liberation from existing thought and working processes necessary to create something this innovative. – Jury Member Michael Sontag, Designer, Berlin

Education 5th Semester – Universität der Künste Berlin – University of the Arts Berlin
Prof. Valeska Schmidt-Thomsen

Prize Photo shoot with Franco P. Tettamanti, catalogue, exhibition, media relations, Mentoring program, Mentor: Helge-Christian Schmidt
1,000 Euro prize money

Contact herrgerhardt@googlemail.com / www.herrgerhardt.de

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FASH 2015 Freedom / 6. July 2015

Ulf Michael Brauner


1st Prize
European Fashion Award – FASH 2015
Category Graduates

Auf und davon nach

Wanderlust is not the desire to go on vacation, but the elusive demand to discover something life-changing during a voyage. Just as described by Bruce Chatwin in his travel books. The menswear collection “Auf und davon nach” (“gone to”) is based on such wanderlust during a seven-month voyage from Ghana to Mali to Mauretania. The cultural versatility of Western Africa – colors and scents, its sense of grace and beauty – merges into a dream world of colors. The collection is based on a West African boubou. The generously sized, richly pleated garment is combined with elements of western fashion such as from parkas and coats. The binary coded pattern was hand-embroi¬dered and executed in blue dye. The colors of the collection as well as the hand-woven silk/cashmere fabrics are reminiscent of the horizon of a desert landscape. Footwear made of materials like coconut palm bark complement the collection.



Jury Statement Ulf Michael Brauner’s menswear collection “Auf und davon nach” (“gone to”) is intense, enigmatic and refreshing, extremely energetic and courageous. While traveling throughout Africa Brauner recognized what his native Germany was missing. “Europe no longer motivates me. This world has become too familiar to force my soul to create new designs,” Brauner adapts a quote from the travel journal of philosopher Hermann Kyserling. He plumbed the limits of fashion with his intuition, reacts to his inner ideas of beauty. He succeeded in creating what he wanted: the collection shines. It inflames our imagination, reflects the yearnings of our era. It is rich in covers, materials and production methods. He hand-wove the striped silk/wool fabric on an Ikat loom. Small coconut palm bark segments are used as accents. Ulf Michael Brauner has a visionary talent that will unfold itself in all its richness if he is given the freedom to follow his own individual path. He is a talent that fashion needs to renew itself. – Jury Member Joachim Schirrmacher, Creative Consultant, Berlin

Education Diploma – Universität der Künste Berlin / University of the Arts Berlin
Prof. Valeska Schmidt-Thomsen, Prof. Ingeborg Harms, Lars Paschke

Prize Photo shoot with Franco P. Tettamanti, catalogue, exhibition, media relations, Mentoring program, Mentor: Arnold Gevers
2,500 Euro prize money

Contact ulf.m.brauner@gmail.com

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FASH 2015 Freedom / 6. July 2015

Tomasz Szadel


2nd Prize
European Fashion Award – FASH 2015
Category Graduates

PXL.

In his menswear collection “PXL.” Tomasz Szadel experiments with materi¬als, structures, surfaces and tailoring elements. It is inspired by the process of digital manipulation, between freedom and control. The resulting pixels, structures and surfaces create contrasting patterns, even optical irritations, known as Moiré Effect. With the help of screen and digital printing (some of which have a relief quality), multi-colored jacquard knit or laser cut struc¬tures he designed an exhilarating, tactile collection full of tension. Overlapping, draped, sometimes twisted sections, asymmetric lines and blurred proportions result in soft, round as well as sculptural, angular shapes with varying volume. The 35 pieces, some with an casual, some with an elegant flair, create ten different outfits; yet can be combined in a variety of ways.



Jury Statement Digital technologies change our lives, pave the way for control in never before seen ways, yet also generate new artistic freedoms. Tomasz Szadel takes advantage of these freedoms together with state-of-the-art textile design technologies and an extraordinary level of creativity for his first menswear collection. He cleverly addresses other senses as well with his talent for expressive material composition. This approach allows Tomasz Szadel to create an original design language. Sculptural details, draping elements and contrasts like loosely hanging coats and sharply cut jackets result in subtle and modern silhouettes. – Jury Member Franco P. Tettamanti, Fashion and Portrait Photographer, Paris

Education Master – Kunsthochschule Berlin Weißensee / Weißensee Academy of Art Berlin
Prof. Clara Leskovar, Prof. Doreen Schulz

Prize Photo shoot with Franco P. Tettamanti, catalogue, exhibition, media relations, Mentoring program, Mentor: Kim Pöhland-Block
1,500 Euro prize money

Contact mail@tomaszszadel.com / www.tomaszszadel.com

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FASH 2015 Freedom / 6. July 2015

Lukas Fischer


3rd Prize
European Fashion Award – FASH 2015
Category Graduates

Eine Sequenz

Confused, frightened, euphoric, proud. Surreal worlds are created in our dreams. Our imagination combined with sensory stimulation, constructed by our ego. The menswear collection “Eine Sequenz” (“One Sequence”) is based on the analysis of a dream shortly before final university exams: anxiety caused by pressure to perform. Followed by feeling proud, euphoric and relieved to have reached the goal. These isolated thoughts and liberating feel¬ings were transformed into design processes, integrated into new symbols and transferred onto the body. Lukas Fischer designed 22 pieces in four out¬fits. Fur symbolizes strength, oversized proportions embody one’s childhood, neoprene and taped seams reflect the surf vacation at Italy’s Lago Di Garda.



Jury Statement Lukas Fischer acknowledges his emotions and feelings and conveys them in his collection. He is aware of the current fashion trends such as black, seam sealing, transparency and long silhouettes for men, yet uses his own very individual design language.
His project is of extraordinary quality thanks to carefully selected materials as well as the technically elaborate and high-quality finish, reflecting his studies as fashion tailor. – Jury member Dr. Adelheid Rasche, Curator of Sammlung Modebild – Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
(Fashion Image Collection – National Museums in Berlin)

Education Bachelor of Arts / Fachhochschule Bielefeld / University of Applied Sciences Bielefeld
Prof. Kai Dünhölter

Prize Photo shoot with Franco P. Tettamanti, catalogue, exhibition, media relations, Mentoring program, Mentor: Mikyong Yeom
1,000 Euro prize money

Contact mail@lukas-fischer.net / www.lukas-fischer.net

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FASH 2014 Rhythm / 11. January 2014

Anna Schröder


1st Prize
European Fashion Award – FASH 2014
Category Students

Team Anna Schröder (Textil)
Kaur R. Hensel (Fashion)

Sophisticated Grunge

The collection “Sophisticated Grunge” is inspired by style icon Courtney Love, born Courtney Michelle Harrison. Twelve outfits for women and four for men illustrate the rhythmic interplay of star and human being, strength and weakness, sophistication and grunge. Asymmetric, twisted and proportional elements add a visual irritation to the simple silhouettes. The focus is on elaborately handcrafted and refined textile materials. Silk, linen or mohair weaves were created on hand- and jacquard looms. Graphics such as a wilting lily as a sign of life’s transience were applied either as screen print or hand-embroidery. Burnout technique, cyanotype or washes are other refinements used in the collection. The 34-piece collection is consistently elegant, yet delicate at the same time. A bold woman appears as a fragile, almost tragic figure.


 


Jury Statement Applying a great deal of virtuosity, experimentation and a lack of failure Anna Schröder and Kaur R. Hensel jointly developed their luxurious collection “Sophisticated Grunge”. An unusual and very successful team work comprising textile and fashion design, embodying the respect of each other’s know-how and skills. The result: exquisite and unique fabrics for haute couture reflecting a subtle sense of youth and irony despite echoes of traditional elements, such as Art Nouveau. The brilliant project plays with viewing patterns and expectations and thus questions the desire for bare skin. Intimate body areas, such as the breasts, are in focus without exposing them.
Despite an explosion off 7 upgrade processes and 19 fabrics they learned that design also means selecting and rejecting. In essence: powerful, original, delicate and fresh. — Jury member Margareta van den Bosch, Creative Adviser, H & M – Hennes & Mauritz, Stockholm


Education 6th Semester / Burg Giebichenstein – Hochschule für Kunst und
Design Halle University of Art and Design Halle
Prof. Bettina Göttke-Krogmann
Prof. Thomas Greis, Prof. Joachim Schielicke

Prize Photo shoot with Gregor Hohenberg, catalogue, fashion show, media relations
2,000 Euro prize money

Contact schroeder-anna@gmx.net
www.anna-schroeder.de

Download www.sdbi.de/download/schroeder-hensel.zip

FASH 2014 Rhythm / 11. January 2014

Kaur R. Hensel


1st Prize
European Fashion Award – FASH 2014
Category Students

Team Anna Schröder (Textil)
Kaur R. Hensel (Fashion)

Sophisticated Grunge

The collection “Sophisticated Grunge” is inspired by style icon Courtney Love, born Courtney Michelle Harrison. Twelve outfits for women and four for men illustrate the rhythmic interplay of star and human being, strength and weakness, sophistication and grunge. Asymmetric, twisted and proportional elements add a visual irritation to the simple silhouettes. The focus is on elaborately handcrafted and refined textile materials. Silk, linen or mohair weaves were created on hand- and jacquard looms. Graphics such as a wilting lily as a sign of life’s transience were applied either as screen print or hand-embroidery. Burnout technique, cyanotype or washes are other refinements used in the collection. The 34-piece collection is consistently elegant, yet delicate at the same time. A bold woman appears as a fragile, almost tragic figure.


 


Jury Statement Applying a great deal of virtuosity, experimentation and a lack of failure Anna Schröder and Kaur R. Hensel jointly developed their luxurious collection “Sophisticated Grunge”. An unusual and very successful team work comprising textile and fashion design, embodying the respect of each other’s know-how and skills. The result: exquisite and unique fabrics for haute couture reflecting a subtle sense of youth and irony despite echoes of traditional elements, such as Art Nouveau. The brilliant project plays with viewing patterns and expectations and thus questions the desire for bare skin. Intimate body areas, such as the breasts, are in focus without exposing them.
Despite an explosion off 7 upgrade processes and 19 fabrics they learned that design also means selecting and rejecting. In essence: powerful, original, delicate and fresh. — Jury member Margareta van den Bosch, Creative Adviser, H & M – Hennes & Mauritz, Stockholm


Education 6th Semester / Burg Giebichenstein – Hochschule für Kunst und
Design Halle University of Art and Design Halle
Prof. Bettina Göttke-Krogmann
Prof. Thomas Greis, Prof. Joachim Schielicke

Prize Photo shoot with Gregor Hohenberg, catalogue, fashion show, media relations
2,000 Euro prize money

Contact kaur-hensel@gmx.de
www.kaur-hensel.de

Download www.sdbi.de/download/schroeder-hensel.zip

FASH 2014 Rhythm / 11. January 2014

Mai Duong


2nd Prize
European Fashion Award – FASH 2014
Category Students

With your feet in the air and your head on the ground

The casual streetwear collection “With your feet in the air and your head on the ground” pays tribute to the alternative rock band “Pixies”. Mai Duong translated their sound of squealing guitars, driving rhythms and strong dynamics with major contrasts between soft and loud, slow and fast into a collection for young women. They are athletic and active; sometimes want to act like tough guys, sometimes like silly girls. The 17-piece collection is professionally organized into tops, pants/skirts, dresses and coats. A mixture of patterns, structures, shapes and colours complements the dark blue base color. The layer look reflects the music’s dynamic character. A green denim coat, for example, is set in contrast to a silk chiffon dress. “Fashion should fill you with enthusiasm and joy! Just the way I enthusiastically enjoy the Pixies,” so Mai Duong.


 


Jury Statement Mai Duong created an impressive, clearly communicated world around the world of the rock music by the band “The Pixies”. The small collection is not based on naïve enthusiasm but reflects her inspiration transformed into a professional concept. In addition to refined proportions, colors, materials, patterns, and tailoring, the clearly structured collection impresses with casual to elegant elements, from heavy denim to flowing chiffon, and a good emphasis on the various product groups. Mai Duong focused on details such as prints, interior details, or orange as a contrasting color, without losing sight of the overall message. Just as important as the result is her structured working process, which is open to suggestions and critique. — Jury Member Joachim Schirrmacher, Creative Consultant, Berlin


Education 6th Semester / Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin
University of Applied Sciences
Prof. Petra Skupin

Prize Photo shoot with Gregor Hohenberg, catalogue, fashion show, media relations
1,000 Euro prize money
Fabric voucher worth 2.000 euros from TVS Schweizer Textilverband (Swiss Textile Federation)

Contact dtmai@gmx.de

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FASH 2014 Rhythm / 11. January 2014

Anna Laura Bach


2nd Prize
European Fashion Award – FASH 2014
Category Students

Team Anna Laura Bach (Fashion)
Kevin Perlinger (Visual Communication)
Carolin Sprenger (Fashion)

Inbetween

“Happiness is to live like all the world, yet to be unique” Simone de Beauvoir is the inspiration for the topic of the sportswear collection “Inbetween”: the limitation and adaptation of individuals within a group. The interdisciplinary project evaluates the legitimacy of fashion. The concept of the fictitious brand is based on an extensive market analysis. The urban style is androgynous, clean and functional. The pieces are unisex, since the focus is not on the gender but on the personality. Combinations create individual looks for men and women. The shoulder perfectly adjusts to the wearer; pants can be adjusted with the help of an integrated belt system. The colours black and white create a foundation and represent group membership, deep colours, on the other hand, reflect individuality.


 


Jury Statement The androgynous sportswear collection “Inbetween” impresses with function, a clear design language and well-selected materials like linen, leather and knit. The sophisticated concept consists of three lines, “Urban”, “Business” and “Uncaged”, includes accessories like bags and eyewear, as well as suggested fair production methods and a shop concept. The documentation also benefited from the interdisciplinary project combining fashion and visual communication. At the same time the project examined the dynamics within a team: inquisitive, focused on a target and full of energy. — Jury member Michael Sontag, Designer, Berlin

Education 7th Semester / Hochschule Pforzheim – Fakultät für Gestaltung
Pforzheim University – School of Design
Prof. Johann Stockhammer

Prize Photo shoot with Gregor Hohenberg, catalogue, fashion show, media relations
1,000 Euro prize money
Six-month funded internship at FREITAG in Zuerich

Contact baclau@hs-pforzheim.de

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FASH 2014 Rhythm / 11. January 2014

Kevin Perlinger


2nd Prize
European Fashion Award – FASH 2014
Category Students

Team Anna Laura Bach (Fashion)
Kevin Perlinger (Visual Communication)
Carolin Sprenger (Fashion)

Inbetween

“Happiness is to live like all the world, yet to be unique” Simone de Beauvoir is the inspiration for the topic of the sportswear collection “Inbetween”: the limitation and adaptation of individuals within a group. The interdisciplinary project evaluates the legitimacy of fashion. The concept of the fictitious brand is based on an extensive market analysis. The urban style is androgynous, clean and functional. The pieces are unisex, since the focus is not on the gender but on the personality. Combinations create individual looks for men and women. The shoulder perfectly adjusts to the wearer; pants can be adjusted with the help of an integrated belt system. The colours black and white create a foundation and represent group membership, deep colours, on the other hand, reflect individuality.


 


Jury Statement The androgynous sportswear collection “Inbetween” impresses with function, a clear design language and well-selected materials like linen, leather and knit. The sophisticated concept consists of three lines, “Urban”, “Business” and “Uncaged”, includes accessories like bags and eyewear, as well as suggested fair production methods and a shop concept. The documentation also benefited from the interdisciplinary project combining fashion and visual communication. At the same time the project examined the dynamics within a team: inquisitive, focused on a target and full of energy. — Jury member Michael Sontag, Designer, Berlin

Education 7th Semester / Hochschule Pforzheim – Fakultät für Gestaltung
Pforzheim University – School of Design
Prof. Johann Stockhammer

Prize Photo shoot with Gregor Hohenberg, catalogue, fashion show, media relations
1,000 Euro prize money
Six-month funded internship at FREITAG in Zuerich

Contact mail@kevinperlinger.com
www.kevinperlinger.com

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FASH 2014 Rhythm / 11. January 2014

Carolin Sprenger


2nd Prize
European Fashion Award – FASH 2014
Category Students

Team Anna Laura Bach (Fashion)
Kevin Perlinger (Visual Communication)
Carolin Sprenger (Fashion)

Inbetween

“Happiness is to live like all the world, yet to be unique” Simone de Beauvoir is the inspiration for the topic of the sportswear collection “Inbetween”: the limitation and adaptation of individuals within a group. The interdisciplinary project evaluates the legitimacy of fashion. The concept of the fictitious brand is based on an extensive market analysis. The urban style is androgynous, clean and functional. The pieces are unisex, since the focus is not on the gender but on the personality. Combinations create individual looks for men and women. The shoulder perfectly adjusts to the wearer; pants can be adjusted with the help of an integrated belt system. The colours black and white create a foundation and represent group membership, deep colours, on the other hand, reflect individuality.


 


Jury Statement The androgynous sportswear collection “Inbetween” impresses with function, a clear design language and well-selected materials like linen, leather and knit. The sophisticated concept consists of three lines, “Urban”, “Business” and “Uncaged”, includes accessories like bags and eyewear, as well as suggested fair production methods and a shop concept. The documentation also benefited from the interdisciplinary project combining fashion and visual communication. At the same time the project examined the dynamics within a team: inquisitive, focused on a target and full of energy. — Jury member Michael Sontag, Designer, Berlin

Education 7th Semester / Hochschule Pforzheim – Fakultät für Gestaltung
Pforzheim University – School of Design
Prof. Johann Stockhammer

Prize Photo shoot with Gregor Hohenberg, catalogue, fashion show, media relations
1,000 Euro prize money
Six-month funded internship at FREITAG in Zuerich

Contact sprcar@hs-pforzheim.de

Download www.sdbi.de/download/bach-perlinger-sprenger.zip

FASH 2014 Rhythm / 11. January 2014

Danny Reinke


1st Prize
European Fashion Award – FASH 2014
Category Graduates

MÖN 10

The casual couture collection for men and women “MÖN 10” is dedicated to the traditional fishermen of Mönkebude at Stettiner Haff, Baltic Sea. Their lives are shaped by the rhythms of day and night as well as the seasons. They learned how to live with the unbridled force of nature. They perceive the unending “live and die” cycles of nature as a parable for the ups and downs of life, the ups and downs at the stock exchanges.
Danny Reinke conveys this rhythm, with the help of contrasts (such as athletic/ elegant, long/short, hard/soft), materials (such as knits, wool, fish skin, cotton and jersey) as well as colours in his show collection.
Highlights include a sail yarn sweater laboriously hand-knotted by fishermen as well as a coat made of an old lifejacket discovered in his grandfather’s attic. “MÖN 10” promotes sustainable coastal fisheries, caught with gillnets and weirs, instead of trawl nets as used by industrial fishing companies.


 


Jury Statement Each aspect of the project is exceptional and professional: the pieces and their great proportions, the playful accessories, the perfect tailoring, the well-thought-out documentation, the professional color card, the clever arguments, or the artistic sketches. Two pieces stand out in terms of quality and skill: a sweater, created by fishermen working for days on accurately knotting ropes together; and a coat created from old life vests found in his grandfather’s attic, impressive due to its proportions and humorous element. In addition to all that perfection the project is full of energy and humor. It also offers a lot of potential for a commercial streetwear collection, a convincing mixture of enjoying the work itself and professionalism.
The showpieces are no gags created just for the show. Their goal is to make us aware of the endangered future of traditional fishermen, who have unfortunately been lumped into the same category as industrial fisheries.
Danny Reinke is a serious, accomplished design and team player with impressive maturity. He has the power to provide the industry with important inspiration. This is even more commendable as Danny Reinke acquired these skills while studying to become both a custom tailor for women’s fashions as well as a state certified fashion designer. The jury unanimously decided to present the 1st prize of the European Fashion Award FASH 2014 in the category Graduate Projects to Danny Reinke, and wishes him best of luck and the ability to further expand and develop his potential. — Jury member Stephan Meyer, Creative Director, Harper’s Bazaar, Berlin

Education Fahmoda – Akademie für Mode und Design Hannover
Hannover / Academy for Fashion and Design Hanover
Olga Tonkha

Prize Photo shoot with Gregor Hohenberg, catalogue, fashion show, media relations
3,000 Euro prize money
Six-month funded internship at CLOSED in Hamburg

Contact danny_reinke@yahoo.de
www.dannyreinke.de

Download www.sdbi.de/download/danny-reinke.zip

FASH 2014 Rhythm / 11. January 2014

Young Sun Ko


2nd Prize
European Fashion Award – FASH 2014
Category Graduates

The Moon at Noon

The collection “The Moon at Noon – The Unfamiliar in the Familiar” is inspired by life between Asia and Europe. Both cultures, languages and eras merge together in blurred memories. The unfamiliar appears in the familiar and the familiar in the unfamiliar. The world appears twisted, changed, conjoined. The perspective changes and expands. Shapes and characteristics, stories and fantasies seem new. Reality becomes dream, and dreams suddenly become reality. Nothing remains the way it was. Aspects of the surreal make incredible beauty possible. Triangles, squares and circle collide with the human body in the 21-piece men’s and women’s collection. The abnormal silhouettes create new spaces. Dress and space, body and circle, corners and curves, white and yellow blend together to create a poetic collage.


 


Jury Statement The poetic project is based on a variety of influences and inspirations, such as personal experiences with the cultures of Korea and Germany, poetry by Ernst Jandel and Joachim Ringelnatz, or artists like Kafka und Erwin Wurm. Yet the result is not random, there is no “anything goes”. Young Sun Ko gets to the bottom of things, and her interpretation creates a new reality. Viewing patterns are disturbed and reinterpreted by her unconventional arrangements and proportions. The modern, stylish and artistically impressive collection is based on excellent patterns and highly skilled tailoring. — Jury member Robb Young, Fashion Journalist und Consultant, London

Education Diploma, Hochschule für Künste Bremen / University of Arts Bremen
Prof. Kai Lehmann

Prize Photo shoot with Gregor Hohenberg, catalogue, fashion show, media relations
2,000 Euro prize money

Contact mail@youngsunko.com
www.youngsunko.com

Download www.sdbi.de/download/young-sun-ko.zip

FASH 2014 Rhytm / 11. January 2014

Simon Rudolf Richter


3rd Prize
European Fashion Award – FASH 2014
Category Graduates

Weißes Gold

The women’s collection “Weißes Gold” (White Gold) searches for poetry, order and simplicity, as well as the transition of the fleeting into the consistent. Inspired by fragile porcelain the collection strives to create enduring moments of beauty. The hourglass as a symbol for time is translated into A-line, contrasted by the O-line. Alpha and omega; beginning and end. They offer everything in between space to evolve. The result is elegant silhouettes that envelop the body in sculptural style. Monochromatic dresses, from black to white, reflect the shape and impression of porcelain and are often reversible. Flowing shapes highlight wool, cashmere, felt and neoprene materials, and emphasize the clear message. Daywear turns into eveningwear, the inside turns into the
outside.


 


Jury Statement The aesthetically sophisticated and consistent collection “Weißes Gold” (“White Gold”) by Simon Rudolf Richter focuses on elegance and timeless beauty. The very feminine collection is modern and professional; the material selection emphasizes silhouettes using a great graduation of deep colors. The styling is also well implemented with precisely selected accessories. Qualities that are sometimes missing even from high-end collections on the market. — Jury member Dr. Adelheid Rasche, Curator of Sammlung Modebild – Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
(Fashion Image Collection – National Museums in Berlin)

Education Bachelor / Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin University
of Applied Sciences
Prof. Anke Schlöder, Prof. Johanna Michel

Prize Photo shoot with Gregor Hohenberg, catalogue, fashion show, media relations
1,000 Euro prize money
Fabric voucher worth 2.000 euros from TVS Schweizer Textilverband (Swiss Textile Federation)

Contact simon.r.richter@gmail.com
poemsofman.tumblr.com

Download www.sdbi.de/download/simon-rudolf-richter.zip

FASH 2013 SEXes / 19. January 2013

Tanja Schmidt


1st Prize
European Fashion Award FASH 2013

Team Tanja Schmidt
Philip Ruzinski

Who’s wearing the pants?

Who’s wearing the pants? The denim collection by Tanja Schmidt and Philip Rudzinski is an ironic discussion of the cliché of the male image. It questions masculinity from a male and female point of view. The focus is on pants as a symbol of power. It combines the roots of denim as workwear with today’s baggy styles. The impression of sliding pants is a commentary on today’s situation in which men are struggling to keep the pants on. The design team played with typical male characteristics like chest hair, muscular body types or even postures affected by work. The 8-piece unisex collection has a ironic effect, while it is provocative on women; yet it conveys confidence for both. Masculinity ready to wear.


Jury Statement The Jeans Coutoure by Tanja Schmidt and Philip Rudzinski is professional in every detail: the patterns are innovative, the silhouettes impressive, the tailoring impeccable, the washes leave no wishes unfulfilled, and the selection of details and accessories is clever. In addition to its perfection the project is full of energy, humor and irony. All aspects are very well balanced without being obliging.
The small unisex collection “Wer hat die Hosen an?” (‘Who’s wearing the pants?’)delivers an impressive response to the search for a new male image, the task of the European Fashion Award FASH 2013. The designs look natural on both men and women.
Tanja Schmidt and Philip Rudzinski succeeded in creating something rather rare in the high-turnover denim industry: new jeans shapes that inspire. They provide the industry with urgently needed stimulation. It is even more impressive, since few students work closely with denim.
They are also masters of the art of gaining attention for their abilities with the help of a meaningful project. At the same time, they collaborate with companies like Birkenstock, Calik Denim and Hecking Denim to turn their vision into reality. An extraordinarily mature performance by students. — Member of the Jury: Joachim Schirrmacher, Creative Consultant, Berlin

Education 6. Semester Bachelor
Hochschule Hannover
Prof. Martina Glomb

Contact info@balagans.de
www.balagans.de

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FASH 2013 SEXes / 19. January 2013

Philip Rudzinski


1st Price
European Fashion Award FASH 2013

Team Tanja Schmidt
Philip Ruzinski

Who’s wearing the pants?

Who’s wearing the pants? The denim collection by Philip Rudzinski and Tanja Schmidt is an ironic discussion of the cliché of the male image. It questions masculinity from a male and female point of view. The focus is on pants as a symbol of power. It combines the roots of denim as workwear with today’s baggy styles. The impression of sliding pants is a commentary on today’s situation in which men are struggling to keep the pants on. The design team played with typical male characteristics like chest hair, muscular body types or even postures affected by work. The 8-piece unisex collection has a ironic effect, while it is provocative on women; yet it conveys confidence for both. Masculinity ready to wear.


Jury Statement The Jeans Coutoure by Tanja Schmidt and Philip Rudzinski is professional in every detail: the patterns are innovative, the silhouettes impressive, the tailoring impeccable, the washes leave no wishes unfulfilled, and the selection of details and accessories is clever. In addition to its perfection the project is full of energy, humor and irony. All aspects are very well balanced without being obliging.
The small unisex collection “Wer hat die Hosen an?” (‘Who’s wearing the pants?’)delivers an impressive response to the search for a new male image, the task of the European Fashion Award FASH 2013. The designs look natural on both men and women.
Tanja Schmidt and Philip Rudzinski succeeded in creating something rather rare in the high-turnover denim industry: new jeans shapes that inspire. They provide the industry with urgently needed stimulation. It is even more impressive, since few students work closely with denim.
They are also masters of the art of gaining attention for their abilities with the help of a meaningful project. At the same time, they collaborate with companies like Birkenstock, Calik Denim and Hecking Denim to turn their vision into reality. An extraordinarily mature performance by students. — Member of the Jury: Joachim Schirrmacher, Creative Consultant, Berlin

Education 6. Semester Bachelor
Hochschule Hannover
Prof. Martina Glomb

Contact info@balagans.de
www.balagans.de

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FASH 2013 SEXes / 19. January 2013

Lisa Alessandra Sänger


2nd Price
European Fashion Award FASH 2013

The boy was brightly decorated

It is no longer considered scandalous when women dress like men. On the flipside the boundaries are a tighter; the results should not appear strained. The men’s collection “The boy was brightly decorated” merges and transmutes the ostentatios worlds of hiphop and haute couture. The silhouette is defined by hiphop styling with its square, oversized tops and wide, low-slung pants. Haute couture supplies the materials and techniques, such as gold silk, smocked velve and textures such as quilted and plisseed fabrics. All this contrasts with washed denim. The reinterpretation results in a harmonious synthesis of streetwear and haute couture, rebellion and elegance, grace and aggression. Men and women participate in the female and male aspect, respectively. Fashion changes society.


Jury Statement The Hiphop Couture by Lisa Alessandra Sänger is a very clearly focused, small collection, a feat that only few students succeed in. She took great analytical care in selecting the points of origin, based on her knowledge of fashion history as well as careful observation of the young male target group. She conveyed the aura of Haute Couture into young men’s fashion with fresh proportions in an impressive and subtle manner.
The very appealing and extremely well written documentation provides the reasons for the project and allows outsiders to understand the concept. This is a critical ability for a fashion designer, when it becomes necessary to fight for one’s designs. — Member of the Jury Robb Young, Fashion Journalist and Consultant, London

Education 8. Semester Diplom
University of the Arts Berlin
Prof. Peter Jensen

Contact lisa_saenger@gmx.de

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FASH 2013 SEXes / 19. January 2013

Tim Labenda


2nd Price
European Fashion Award FASH 2013

Grenzgänger

The collection “Grenzgänger“ (crossover artists) is based on observation of men aged between 18 and 28, who consider themselves heterosexuals, yet are fascinated by or even open to homosexual „slip-ups“, the allure of the forbidden, and simply pure lust. They are the crossover artists, who lives and acts at the boderline of two different worlds. Just like Oscar Wilde, Egon Schiele or Alfred Kinsey long before them. Yet despite their uninhibited lifestyle, they often battle with insecurity and emotional chaos. The elegant-austere collection consisting of 25 modern interpretations of classic men’s fashions made of luxurious materials like wool, mohair, cashmere or leather, illustrates these moments. Sexual tension is reflected by visible, heavy metal zippers, and further strengthened by steel jewelry made by Arne Soltau. These are tools for the crossover artist to drive both men and women crazy.


Jury Statement Tim Labenda presents a very mature men’s collection. With his flair for Zeitgeist he is able to absorb and analyse desires and sentiments, and condense them into an impressive collection. He shows how commercial men’s fashion can evolve. The industry generally sticks to classic silhouettes in trendy colors. Tim Labenda, on the other hand, applies new cuts with attractive, masculine colors, and adds contrasts and knit elements. All made of the best materials and with the best tailoring. This resulted in a collection with so many facets that there are many different ways to wear it. In addition, he creates a good balance between the new and the familiar; both are deciding factors for success in the market.
Tim Labenda is a master in his craft: patterns, colors, materials, and, a deciding factor today, communication. Internally with strong and consistent mood boards and look books, externally with photography and video. Labenda proves that he can lead a team to reach its goals. A talented and ambitious designer with a global perception, who has the power to leave his mark on a brand. — Member of the Jury Margareta van den Bosch, Creative Adviser, Hennes & Mauritz, Stockholm

Education Bachelor
Pforzheim University
Prof. Johann Stockhammer

Contact info@timlabenda.com
www.timlabenda.com

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FASH 2013 SEXes / 19. January 2013

Anet Schmieder


2nd Prize
European Fashion Award FASH 2013

Team Anet Schmieder
Magdalena Stark

Zwei Herzen schlagen, Ach! in meiner Brust.

“Different though the sexes are, they intermix. In every human being a vacillation from one sex to the other takes place, and often it is only the clothes that keep the male and female likeness, while underneath the sex is the very opposite of what it is above.” In her novel “Orlando” Virginia Woolf describes the theme of the unisex collection “Zwei Herzen schlagen, Ach! in meiner Brust.” (Two hearts, alas, are dwelling in my breast” loosely based on Goethe). An androgynous creature between man and woman has always existed in the history of mankind; culminating in the desire to fuse together with the body of one’s beloved. Fashion – as well as pop music – is marked by the play with taboos and gender roles, particularly because they can lend even run-of-the-mill fashion a pervasive effect. Despite all their calculation the images have a subversive power. New role models are created in between provocation and fascination, amusement and aversion. Gender roles are shifted until they dissolve. The 28-piece collection illustrates this act of transition.


Jury Statement Anet Schmieder and Magdalena Stark take many risks in their collection “Zwei Herzen schlagen, Ach! In meiner Brust” (Two hearts, alas, are dwelling in my breast” loosely based on Goethe). It embodies a challenging strength. They toy with the codes of sub-culture and social taboos in an excuberant fireworks display. On purpose. Today’s flood of information creates a hunger for intensity in us. Anet Schmieder and Magdalena Stark refuse to subscribe to transparency and quick categorization to tear us out of the randomness of the always new. They force us to take a stand. They are successful because the designs seem unique and familiar at the same time. Their customers are found in cities like London.
The collection is very consistent and highly aesthetic despite the plethora of influences and colors. Such balance is proof of a high level of skill – also in styling. Their use of color and the variety of materials and finishing techniques is brilliant: padded, quilted, colored, printed, painted and opulent hand-embroideries. They provide the proof that you have to create radical impressions to be recognized as a designer. This is further enhanced by a very well written scientific documentation, and such a level of quality is a rare occurrence among most fashion designers. — Member of the Jury: Michael Sontag, Designer, Berlin

Education Master
University of Art and Design Halle
Prof. Thomas Greis, Prof. Joachim Schielicke

Contact mail@anetschmieder.com
www.anetschmieder.com

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FASH 2013 SEXes / 19. January 2013

Magdalena Stark


2nd Price
European Fashion Award FASH 2013

Team Anet Schmieder
Magdalena Stark

Zwei Herzen schlagen, Ach! in meiner Brust.

“Different though the sexes are, they intermix. In every human being a vacillation from one sex to the other takes place, and often it is only the clothes that keep the male and female likeness, while underneath the sex is the very opposite of what it is above.” In her novel “Orlando” Virginia Woolf describes the theme of the unisex collection “Zwei Herzen schlagen, Ach! in meiner Brust.” (Two hearts, alas, are dwelling in my breast” loosely based on Goethe). An androgynous creature between man and woman has always existed in the history of mankind; culminating in the desire to fuse together with the body of one’s beloved. Fashion – as well as pop music – is marked by the play with taboos and gender roles, particularly because they can lend even run-of-the-mill fashion a pervasive effect. Despite all their calculation the images have a subversive power. New role models are created in between provocation and fascination, amusement and aversion. Gender roles are shifted until they dissolve. The 28-piece collection illustrates this act of transition.


Jury Statement Anet Schmieder and Magdalena Stark take many risks in their collection “Zwei Herzen schlagen, Ach! In meiner Brust” (Two hearts, alas, are dwelling in my breast” loosely based on Goethe). It embodies a challenging strength. They toy with the codes of sub-culture and social taboos in an excuberant fireworks display. On purpose. Today’s flood of information creates a hunger for intensity in us. Anet Schmieder and Magdalena Stark refuse to subscribe to transparency and quick categorization to tear us out of the randomness of the always new. They force us to take a stand. They are successful because the designs seem unique and familiar at the same time. Their customers are found in cities like London.
The collection is very consistent and highly aesthetic despite the plethora of influences and colors. Such balance is proof of a high level of skill – also in styling. Their use of color and the variety of materials and finishing techniques is brilliant: padded, quilted, colored, printed, painted and opulent hand-embroideries. They provide the proof that you have to create radical impressions to be recognized as a designer. This is further enhanced by a very well written scientific documentation, and such a level of quality is a rare occurrence among most fashion designers. — Member of the Jury: Michael Sontag, Designer, Berlin

Education Master
Burg Giebichenstein, Kunsthochschule Halle
Prof. Thomas Greis, Prof. Joachim Schielicke

Contact mail@magdalena-stark.com
www.magdalena-stark.com

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