Everything You Need To Know About Berlin Fashion Week FW25

Berlin Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2025 was packed with the German capital's most innovative, inclusive and international designers. The week portrayed an impressive range of emerging talent, sustainable alternatives and collections inspired by social and political impact. Highlights from the event include SF1OG's indie sleaze revival at the Berghain, SVEASØN's interpretive dance performance and Lou de Bètoly's upcycled silhouettes. There was a common thread that arose amidst the designers' inspiration -- that of labor, uniform dressing and reimagined workwear staples. Sia Arnkia's collection was dedicated to Danish dock workers and included a rebelliously seductive take on a workwear clog. OBS' FW25 collection was informed by the creative director's experiences on construction sites with this father while Richert Beil offered a "meditation on the unseen labor that sustains society," according to the brand's press release.

Continue reading to hear more about the best shows and collections from the BFW circuit.

While you're here, check out our recap of Copenhagen Fashion Week FW25.

Sia Arnika's Dock Worker Clogs Made A Splash

Sia Arnika's FW25 collection dubbed "Harbor Bitch" paid tribute to her memories growing up on the Danish Island of Mors and watching dock workers in motion. To materialize this inspiration, the designer brought piles of seaweed to her runway, which were driven down by her parents from Denmark. For the collection, fitted fishnet stockings, reimagined Danish clogs, fisherman's plaid references, textured knits and innovative jersey designs all played a part in bringing "memory, allure and wetness" to life.

Richert Biel's "MUTTER" Was For The Mothers

Richert Beil commented on overburdened mothers, unpaid labor and an overwhelmed society through references of milk, metal flowers and latex wombs. The show took place in an abandoned bunker, where mothers once stayed to protect their children during World War II. As for the collection, heavy materials such as leather and wool were balanced by lightweight cotton blends and silk -- an active choice to expand on the duality of motherhood, personhood, rest and responsibility.

SF1OG Walked So Indie Sleaze Could Run

Presented at the Berghain, SF1OG looked to the codes of the mid-aughts to inform its FW25 collection. Shutter shades, skinny jeans, cotton beanies and fur connected the dots between timeless uniforms and the nostalgia of youth. SF1OG also partnered with Converse on a range of Chuck Taylors -- ensuring they were just as worn out, studded and customized as they would have been in the initial indie sleaze era.

Lou de Bètoly's FW25 Collection Was Made Out of Found Objects

For French designer Lou de Bètoly, your trash is her treasure. The 40 looks in her FW25 collection were made using pre-owned materials such as bike lights, bed sheets, decomposing lace and chicken feathers collected from her family's garden. The designer also partnered with eBay to source vintage pieces and Dickies to gather deadstock fabric.

Paint Me Like One of Your Kasia Kucharska Accessories

"It is a reimagining of clothing from today's point of view, a wardrobe of unreal realism," Kasia Kucharska says of her FW25 show. The recent winner of the Vogue Fashion Fund uses artisanal methods to create garments linked solely by latex, without any stitching involved. A key highlight from the collection is Kucharska's use of a latex-resin to craft bras, boots and bags reminiscent of thick wet paint.

LUEDER Fears "Men Are So Back"

LUEDER's FW25 collection "The Shell" tapped in to "a variety of 21st-century archetypes, such as the hooligan, the decadent romantics and the undead teenagers," according to a press statement. The London-based designer also commented of themes of voyeurism and surveillance by incorporating drones into the runway as well as a "Men Are So Back Tank." LUEDER tells us that the shirt is "about Donald Trump and the fear of these type of men and this type of energy coming back in the worst way. If someone cancels [her] for this then it proves a point."

Clara Colette Miramon Took Us to Church With "Mary Helped"

Reimagining "Mary with child" as a "cool goth mom," Clara Colette Miramon brought show guests to St. Thomas Church to unveil its FW25 collection. Dubbed "Mary Helped," the garments starkly contrast those of her whimsical SS25 collection — filled with jet black and rich purples hues. Standouts from the collection include a laser-cut breastplate, made in partnership with Mexican artisanal studio Las Mariposas Hojalata and the return of the brand's signature puffer jacket.

PLNGNS Snapped Back To BFW With A New Creative Approach

Mitya Hontarenko's PLNGNS returned to Berlin to unveil its FW25 collection titled "Identity." The Ukrainian label's signature upcycled streetwear was presented with conviction and creativity, stitching deadstock sportswear fabrics into voluminous bomber jackets, skirts and trousers. Hontarenko also experimented with a new metal spring button approach this season, one that he hopes will create a more commercial offering. Set in an industrial space, "Werkstatt für Alles" provided an authentic backdrop, mirroring PLNGNS’ studio environment.

PALMWINE IceCREAM Made Its BFW Debut 

Ghana-based brand PALMWINE IceCREAM made its debut at BFW with flying colors -- a palette of vibrant green, pink and brown to be specific. The collection, dubbed "Life Moodboard," is an exploration of the creative director's artistic approach which blends hand dyed upcycled leather and deadstock materials into runway-ready silhouettes. After a week packed with jet black hues, latex and metal, PALMWINE IceCREAM brought an upbeat, vibrant and unforgettable show to the Berghain.

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