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.
Collection

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
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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
Download Web: www.FASH.Berlin/Elisa_Paulina_Herrmann_web.zip
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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.

 
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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