FASH 2022 / 8. September 2022
Viola Schmidt
| 1st Prize European Fashion Award – FASH 2022 Category Undergraduates |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
| Download | Web: www.sdbi.de/download/2022-Viola-Schmidt-web.zip Print: www.sdbi.de/download/2022-Viola-Schmidt-print.zip |
FASH 2021 / 5. July 2021
Aylin Tomta
| 1st Prize European Fashion Award – FASH 2021 |
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| 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. |
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1/8 – Photo: Jakob Tillmann / SDBI
1/8 – Photo: Jakob Tillmann / SDBI
Photo: Jakob Tillmann / SDBI
Photo: Jakob Tillmann / SDBI
Photo: Jakob Tillmann / SDBI
Photo: Jakob Tillmann / SDBI
Photo: Jakob Tillmann / SDBI
Photo: Jakob Tillmann / SDBI
Photo: Jakob Tillmann / SDBI
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| 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 |
| Download | Web: www.sdbi.de/download/2021-Aylin-Tomta-web.zip Print: www.sdbi.de/download/2021-Aylin-Tomta-print.zip |
FASH 2021 / 5. July 2021
Helena Wieser
| 1st Prize European Fashion Award – FASH 2021 Category Bachelor |
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| 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. |
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| 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_ |
| Download | Web: www.sdbi.de/download/2021-Helena-Wieser-web.zip Print: www.sdbi.de/download/2021-Helena-Wieser-print.zip |
FASH 2020 / 5. July 2021
Erato Fotopoulos
| 1st Prize European Fashion Award – FASH 2020 Category Bachelor |
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| [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. |
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| 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. |
| Education | Bachelor – FH Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences / Prof. Meiken Rau |
| Prize | EUR 2,000 |
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| Download | Web: www.sdbi.de/download/2021-Erato-Fotopoulos-web.zip Print: www.sdbi.de/download/2021-Erato-Fotopoulos-print.zip |
FASH 2019 / 16. August 2019
Ecehan Altikardes
| 1st Prize European Fashion Award – FASH 2019 Category Students |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
| Download | Web: www.FASH.Berlin/Ecehan_Altikardes_web.zip Print: www.FASH.Berlin/Ecehan_Altikardes_print.zip |
FASH 2019 / 15. August 2019
Katharina Heinze
| 1st Prize European Fashion Award – FASH 2019 Category Bachelor |
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| 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 |
| Download | Web: www.FASH.Berlin/Katharina_Heinze_web.zip Print: www.FASH.Berlin/Katharina_Heinze_print.zip |
FASH 2018 / 17. June 2018
Annika Klaas
| 1st Prize European Fashion Award – FASH 2018 Category Students |
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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. |
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| 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. |
| 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 |
| Download | Web: www.sdbi.de/download/annika-klaas-web.zip Print: www.sdbi.de/download/annika-klaas-print.zip |
FASH 2018 / 12. June 2018
Carine Kuntz + Alexander Gaertner
| Finalist’s Award European Fashion Award – FASH 2018 |
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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.
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| 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 |
| Download | Web: www.sdbi.de/download/carine-kuntz-alexander-gaertner-web.zip Print: www.sdbi.de/download/carine-kuntz-alexander-gaertner-print.zip |
FASH 2017 Get Real / 28. June 2017
Lea Schweinfurth
| 2nd Prize European Fashion Award – FASH 2017 Category Students |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
| Download | Web: www.sdbi.de/download/lea-schweinfurth-web.zip Print: www.sdbi.de/download/lea-schweinfurth-print.zip |
FASH 2017 Get Real / 27. June 2017
Andreas Stang
| 3rd Prize European Fashion Award – FASH 2017 Category Students |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
| Download | Web: www.sdbi.de/download/andreas-stang-web.zip Print: www.sdbi.de/download/andreas-stang-print.zip |
FASH 2017 Get Real / 26. June 2017
Sonja Litichevskaya
| 1st Prize European Fashion Award – FASH 2017 Category Graduates |
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| Reconstructed Contrasts |
The art of Perestroika and Russian Constructivism inspired this womenswear collection. |
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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 |
| Download | Web: www.sdbi.de/download/sonja-litichevskaya-web.zip Print: www.sdbi.de/download/sonja-litichevskaya-print.zip |
FASH 2017 Get Real / 25. June 2017
Katja Skoppek
| 2nd Prize European Fashion Award – FASH 2017 Category Graduates |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
| Download | Web: www.sdbi.de/download/katja-skoppek-web.zip Print: www.sdbi.de/download/katja-skoppek-print.zip |
FASH 2016 Change / 27. June 2016
Flora Sophie Taubner
| 1st Prize European Fashion Award – FASH 2016 Category Students |
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| 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. |
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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 |
| Download | Web: www.sdbi.de/download/flora-taubner-web.zip Print: www.sdbi.de/download/flora-taubner-print.zip |
FASH 2016 Change / 27. June 2016
Lars Dittrich
| 1st Prize European Fashion Award – FASH 2016 Category Students |
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| 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. |
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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 |
| Download | Web: www.sdbi.de/download/lars-dittrich-web.zip Print: www.sdbi.de/download/lars-dittrich-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
Mai Duong
| 2nd Prize European Fashion Award – FASH 2014 Category Students |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
| Download | www.sdbi.de/download/mai-duong.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 |
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