FASH 2018 / 16. June 2018
Maria Presser
| 1st Preis European Fashion Award – FASH 2018 Category Graduates |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
| 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 |
| Download | Web: www.sdbi.de/download/maria-presser-web.zip Print: www.sdbi.de/download/maria-pressers-print.zip |
FASH 2017 Get Real / 29. June 2017
Hannah Kliewer
| 1st Prize European Fashion Award FASH 2017 Category Students |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
| Download | Web: www.sdbi.de/download/hannah-kliewer-web.zip Print: www.sdbi.de/download/hannah-kliewer-print.zip |
FASH 2016 Change / 27. June 2016
Julian Weth
| 2nd Prize European Fashion Award – FASH 2016 Category Students |
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| 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.” |
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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 |
| Download | Web: www.sdbi.de/download/julian-weth-web.zip Print: www.sdbi.de/download/julian-weth-print.zip |
FASH 2016 Change / 27. June 2016
Aylin Tomta
| 3rd Prize European Fashion Award – FASH 2016 Category Students |
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| 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. |
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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 |
| Download | Web: www.sdbi.de/download/aylin-tomta-web.zip Print: www.sdbi.de/download/aylin-tomta-print.zip |
FASH 2016 Change / 26. June 2016
Katharina Buczek
| 1st Prize European Fashion Award – FASH 2016 Category Graduates |
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| 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 |
| Download | Web: www.sdbi.de/download/katharina-buczek-web.zip Print: www.sdbi.de/download/katharina-buczek-print.zip |
FASH 2016 Change / 24. June 2016
Rani Maria Lange
| 3rd Prize European Fashion Award – FASH 2016 Category Graduates |
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| 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? |
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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 |
| Download | Web: www.sdbi.de/download/rani-lange-web.zip Print: www.sdbi.de/download/rani-lange-print.zip |
FASH 2015 Freedom / 6. July 2015
Julia Kleeblatt
| 1st Prize European Fashion Award – FASH 2015 Category Students |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| 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!” |
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| 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 |
| Download | Web: www.sdbi.de/download/lilly-bosse-web.zip Print: www.sdbi.de/download/lilly-bosse-print.zip |
FASH 2015 Freedom / 6. July 2015
Kai Gerhardt
| 3rd Prize European Fashion Award – FASH 2015 Category Students |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
| Download | Web: www.sdbi.de/download/ulf-michael-brauner-web.zip Print: www.sdbi.de/download/ulf-michael-brauner-print.zip |
FASH 2015 Freedom / 6. July 2015
Tomasz Szadel
| 2nd Prize European Fashion Award – FASH 2015 Category Graduates |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
| Download | Web: www.sdbi.de/download/tomasz-szadel-web.zip Print: www.sdbi.de/download/tomasz-szadel-print.zip |
FASH 2015 Freedom / 6. July 2015
Lukas Fischer
| 3rd Prize European Fashion Award – FASH 2015 Category Graduates |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
| Download | Web: www.sdbi.de/download/lukas-fischer-web.zip Print: www.sdbi.de/download/lukas-fischer-print.zip |
FASH 2014 Rhythm / 11. January 2014
Anna Schröder
| 1st Prize European Fashion Award – FASH 2014 Category Students |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| 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
Danny Reinke
| 1st Prize European Fashion Award – FASH 2014 Category Graduates |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| 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 2013 SEXes / 19. January 2013
Tanja Schmidt
| 1st Prize European Fashion Award FASH 2013 |
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| 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 |
| Media | A Shaded View on Fashion: 3.2.2013: „European Fashion Award 2013 at ISPO – and the Winners are…“ |
FASH 2013 SEXes / 19. January 2013
Philip Rudzinski
| 1st Price European Fashion Award FASH 2013 |
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| 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 |
| Media | A Shaded View on Fashion: 3.2.2013: „European Fashion Award 2013 at ISPO – and the Winners are…“ |
FASH 2013 SEXes / 19. January 2013
Lisa Alessandra Sänger
| 2nd Price European Fashion Award FASH 2013 |
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| 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 |
| Media | A Shaded View on Fashion: 3.2.2013: „European Fashion Award 2013 at ISPO – and the Winners are…“ |
FASH 2013 SEXes / 19. January 2013
Kyoung eun Hong
| Special Mention European Fashion Award FASH 2013 |
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