Berlin Fashion Week AW25: Day 1 Recap

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Written By Lucy Morris

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First published: 01st February 2025 at 2:00 PM GMT.

Welcome to the AW25 edition of Berlin Fashion Week. This is Day 1’s recap from the Swanky Magazine Team!

Welcome to the AW25 edition of Berlin Fashion Week. Each day we will recap the day’s events, showcases, and runways. Berlin Fashion Week will keep its global audience updated across its social channels on the show and presentation schedule each day, along with our coverage daily here at Swanky Magazine.

German designers kicked off day one on the runway, as Kilian Kerner, Horror Vacui, Danny Reinke, Marina Hoermanseder, and Sia Arnika launched what will be several magnificent days in Berlin Fashion Week for the AW25 Season.

 

Kilian Kerner

Kilian Kerner showed his new autumn/winter 25 collection entitled "Shitstorm" on Friday at the Uber Eats Music Hall. It comprises a total of 53 looks for men and women - the usual self-confident message of Kilian Kerner Berlin is woven into each individual design. This season: Hate and agitation must be stopped! A sign against the next and next shitstorm.

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Horror Vacui

Anna Heinrichs presented a true homage to artistic craftsmanship and playful elegance with the new collection of her brand Horror Vacui. The collection proved that comfort and elegance can go hand in hand perfectly - a sense of comfort conveyed by casual, soft skirts and quilted coats draped over the shoulders.

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Danny Reinke

Danny Reinke also presented his collection in the Uber Eats Music Hall. With "90 Seconds to Midnight" he interprets the dark, bizarre world of Heinrich Hoffmann's Struwwelpeter with the metaphor of the Doomsday Clock, which is currently only 90 seconds to midnight: a symbol of the probability of a man-made global catastrophe.

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Marina Hoermanseder

The Austrian designer Marina Hoermanseder invited to the show of her label at the Hotel Oderberger. The designer celebrated the label's 10th anniversary with almost 700 guests with 35 unique looks under the motto "Birthday Party" with balloons, flowers, cakes and streamers.

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Sia Arnika

On the afternoon of the first day of BFW, Sia Arnika presented her AW25 collection "Harbor Bitch" - a contemporary staging of her memories of the charming, mysterious dock workers of her homeland, the Danish island of Mors.


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Berlin Fashion Week AW25: Day 1 Recap
Berlin Fashion Week AW25: Day 1 Recap

Welcome to the AW25 edition of Berlin Fashion Week. Each day we will recap the day’s events, showcases, and runways. Berlin Fashion Week will keep its global audience updated across its social channels on the show and presentation schedule each day, along with our coverage daily here at Swanky Magazine.

German designers kicked off day one on the runway, as Kilian Kerner, Horror Vacui, Danny Reinke, Marina Hoermanseder, and Sia Arnika launched what will be several magnificent days in Berlin Fashion Week for the AW25 Season.

Berlin Fashion Week AW25: The Sia Arnika AW25 Collection
Berlin Fashion Week AW25: The Sia Arnika AW25 Collection

Sia Arnika’s Fall/Winter 2025/26 collection is a tribute to memory, allure, and wetness. It tells the story of the Harbor Bitch—a woman who exists on the edges of myth and menace. Tapping into a memory of a woman, a factory worker, from the island of Mors, the birthplace of Sia Anika, the Danish-born designer’s latest collection channels her fierce essence.

Berlin Fashion Week AW25: The Marina Hoermanseder AW25 Collection
Berlin Fashion Week AW25: The Marina Hoermanseder AW25 Collection

The Austrian designer Marina Hoermanseder invited to the show of her label at the Hotel Oderberger. The designer celebrated the label's 10th anniversary with almost 700 guests with 35 unique looks under the motto "Birthday Party" with balloons, flowers, cakes and streamers.

Berlin Fashion Week AW25: The Danny Reinke AW25 Collection
Berlin Fashion Week AW25: The Danny Reinke AW25 Collection

The Fall/Winter 2025/26 collection by prêt-à-couture designer Danny Reinke, titled "90 Seconds to Midnight" merges the dark narratives of Heinrich Hoffmann's Struwwelpeter with the metaphor of the Doomsday Clock. This symbolic clock, currently set at 90 seconds to midnight, serves as a warning to humanity about the threat of self-destruction.

Berlin Fashion Week AW25: The Horror Vacui AW25 Collection
Berlin Fashion Week AW25: The Horror Vacui AW25 Collection

HORROR VACUI, translating to 'fear of empty spaces' from Latin, encapsulates the brand's ethos - every piece is a canvas for intricate details and rich narratives. With the charm of Bavarian tradition, the signature scalloped edges, Froschgoscherl trims, and meticulous smockings are the heartbeats of Anna's creations, ensuring that every piece resonates with the depth of artisanal craftsmanship. A testament to Anna's dedication to filling life's voids with beauty, one garment at a time.

Berlin Fashion Week AW25: The Kilian Kerner AW25 Collection
Berlin Fashion Week AW25: The Kilian Kerner AW25 Collection

In his Fall/Winter 2025/26 collection titled "Shitstorm", Kilian Kerner Berlin addresses a highly topical and socially relevant issue: hate and hostility on the internet. The designer's show is a powerful plea against this form of digital attack and its consequences, with the designs symbolizing responsibility, courage, and the ability to creatively reflect on societal challenges.

Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25: The Stine Goya AW25 Collection
Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25: The Stine Goya AW25 Collection

Danish designer Stine Goya founded the namesake brand in 2006 after years of working in the fashion industry and witnessing a lacklustre colour palette in the Scandinavian market. Inspired by the colours of Copenhagen, Stine Goya set out to be the vibrant alternative and has been a colourful journey since on the international stage. Stine Goya values the beauty of individuality and strives to embolden its community with the joy of wearing colour.

Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25: Day 4 Recap
Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25: Day 4 Recap

Welcome to the AW25 edition of Copenhagen Fashion Week. Each day we will recap the day’s events, showcases, and runways. Copenhagen Fashion Week will keep its global audience updated across its social channels on the show and presentation schedule each day, along with our coverage daily here at Swanky Magazine.

Day four opened with the Ukrainian brand TG Botanical kicked off the day's show and presentation schedule, and last night, the official CPHFW x Pandora dinner, co-hosted by Dazed, celebrated the Nordic creative landscape. With a guest list including buyers, editors, key opinion leaders, and representatives from leading Nordic brands, the evening was wrapped up with the official afterparty, featuring DJs  Atusa, and ¡HARTY!

Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25: The Rotate AW25 Collection
Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25: The Rotate AW25 Collection

ROTATE’s Autumn Winter 2025 collection is a celebration of the ROTATE fictional muse, where classic evening glamour meets contemporary culture. Inspired by the opulence found in old fashion editorials, the collection is an immersive experience of luxurious outerwear, elegant dresses, elevated separates, and bold accessories, capturing the essence of the ROTATE’s muse.

Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25: The Han Kjøbenhavn AW25 Collection
Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25: The Han Kjøbenhavn AW25 Collection

Titled Concrete Born, the AW25 collection is inspired by the raw beauty of urban landscapes and the resilient spirit of those who inhabit them, this collection is a fearless exploration of form, texture, and emotion. A personal homage from Artistic Director Jannik Wikkelsø Davidsen to his upbringing in Denmark’s suburban neighborhoods.

Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25: The Gestuz AW25 Collection
Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25: The Gestuz AW25 Collection

The AW25 collection is a love letter from the GESTUZ muse to the person she left behind. It is a story of how life became more beautiful on the other side, and how good his biker jacket looks over her silk dress. It embraces the black widow glamour and luxury rock and roll chicness that is at the core of GESTUZ, while tipping its hat to the earlier decades that continue to inspire the collections.

Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25: The Fine Chaos AW25 Collection
Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25: The Fine Chaos AW25 Collection

Fine Chaos is an androgynous, youthful, and expressive brand that finds beauty in unexpected places and elements.

With a love for deconstruction, reconstruction, and expression, Fine Chaos pulls you into its dystopian otherworldly universe, making you feel like a part of the underground community from which the brand emerged.

Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25: The Merimekko AW25 Collection
Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25: The Merimekko AW25 Collection

Marimekko is a Finnish lifestyle design company renowned for its original prints and colors. The company's product portfolio includes high-quality clothing, bags and accessories as well as home décor items ranging from textiles to tableware.

When Marimekko was founded in 1951, its unparalleled printed fabrics gave it a strong and unique identity. Globally, there are roughly 150 Marimekko stores, and online store serves customers in 35 countries.

Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25: The Filippa K AW25 Collection
Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25: The Filippa K AW25 Collection

Filippa K releases Autumn/Winter 2025 Pre Collection Lookbook: inspired by Swedish heritage with nods to the British countryside.

The Autumn/Winter 2025 Pre Collection introduces a wardrobe of iconic pieces inspired by Scandinavian heritage, with sartorial nods to the British countryside. Driven by the practical needs of a Nordic climate, refined functional layers are designed to wear morning to night, across and between life’s occasions.

Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25: The CMMN SWDN AW25 Collection
Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25: The CMMN SWDN AW25 Collection

CMMN SWDN is designed by husband and wife duo Saif Bakir and Emma Bakir Hedlund, who first met in 2004 whilst studying at Central Saint Martins and London College of Fashion.

The duo gained widespread international recognition being appointed Head of Design at Kanye West's Paris design studio. Spearheading the brand solidified their idea to launch their own label which for a near decade has delivered timeless collections with an artistic and playful spirit that continuously evolve to seek new expressions.

Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25: The Munthe AW25 Collection
Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25: The Munthe AW25 Collection

The Fall/Winter 2025 collection is a showcase of layers and depth, embodying the distinct MUNTHE aesthetic with a strong nod to the 1970s.

This influence comes to life through an array of faux fur, slim scarves, corduroy, and duffel jackets. A bold zebra print adds a striking yet cohesive element, featured across various styles, from shirts to accessories. The collection strikes a harmonious balance between relaxed elegance and structured silhouettes, presenting a fresh take on femininity infused with subtle masculine undertones.

Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25: The TG Botanical AW25 Collection
Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25: The TG Botanical AW25 Collection

TG Botanical uses experimental methods of dyeing fabrics with plant pigments derived from tansy flowers, acorns, onion husks and coffee beans.

TG Botanical is a sustainable fashion brand founded in 2021 by Ukrainian designer Tetyana Chumak. Tetiana's passion for nature stems from her upbringing in a family of Ukrainian farmers.

Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25: The Baum und Pferdgarten AW25 Collection
Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25: The Baum und Pferdgarten AW25 Collection

Founded in Copenhagen in 1999, Baum und Pferdgarten is one of the leading Danish fashion houses.

Their timeless and design-led collections are full of unexpected playful contrasts.The brand name is an interplay between the surnames of the founding Creative Directors, Rikke Baumgarten and Helle Hestehave.

Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25: The Berner Kühl AW25 Collection
Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25: The Berner Kühl AW25 Collection

Frederik Berner Kühl is the designer and founder of his eponymous brand Berner Kühl.

Informed by a past in production before moving on to design and a Master's degree from Polimoda in Firenze, Frederik is striving to convey his vision in ultimate materiality. Prolonging his vision of texture and feel, his ideas first solidify into materials, which are then driving the actual design.

Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25: Day 3 Recap
Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25: Day 3 Recap

Welcome to the AW25 edition of Copenhagen Fashion Week. Each day we will recap the day’s events, showcases, and runways. Copenhagen Fashion Week will keep its global audience updated across its social channels on the show and presentation schedule each day, along with our coverage daily here at Swanky Magazine.

Day three opened with the Zalando Visionary Award 2025 Finalist Showcase and Exhibition featuring Feben, Iamisigo, and Rave Review, concluding with a celebratory dinner in the evening.

Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25: The Caro Editions AW25 Collection
Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25: The Caro Editions AW25 Collection

Caro Editions makes beautiful clothes for real people. Clothes that make you feel good. Embodying quality, craft and authenticity. Playful and easy to wear, often with a characteristic Caro touch in shape or detailing.

Under the creative direction of founder Caroline Brasch and based in Copenhagen, Caro Editions presents two collections a year as well as one-off upcycled denim and limited edition statement pieces with handmade details.

Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25: The Henrik Vibskov AW25 Collection
Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25: The Henrik Vibskov AW25 Collection

Henrik Vibskov is a renowned danish fashion designer, artist, curator and musician. Commonly associated with the fashion brand carrying the same name, the designer's work is known for its enticing universes and crossover into art installation, scenography, costumes, video, performance and exhibitions.

For the AW25 collection, Henrik Vibskov explores the intricate dance between humanity’s desire to dominate nature and the serene, self-preserving forces that govern the natural world.

Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25: The Mark Kenly Domino Tan AW25 Collection
Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25: The Mark Kenly Domino Tan AW25 Collection

Impeccable quality and craftsmanship are at the heart and soul of the MKDT Studio aesthetic. The tailored Atelier collections, made according to the couture tradition, can be found in the adjacent design studio in central Copenhagen.

MKDT Studio's sustainability lies within the timeless design, crafting a closet full of long-lasting pieces that survive season after season.

Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25: The Kamo AW25 Collection
Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25: The Kamo AW25 Collection

Kamo International stands for the timeless artistry of garment craftsmanship.

Their designs are an ode to manufacturing traditions, artisan skill, and human dignity. The brand curates wardrobe essentials and staple items that epitomize simplicity and cleverness, destined to become cherished classics in your personal collection of goods.

Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25: The Skall Studio AW25 Collection
Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25: The Skall Studio AW25 Collection

Skall Studio is known for their Danish signature knitwear, spun from Danish wool in one of the few remaining spinning mills in Denmark and afterwards knitted in one of the few remaining knitting factories in Denmark. A way to support craftsmanship and local production and to ensure transparency in the supply chain. Skall Studio is GOTS certified.

Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25: The Garment AW25 Collection
Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25: The Garment AW25 Collection

The duo Roe Eskildsen acute attention to timeless design has created the foundation for The Garment, which is visually curated by the monochrome universe of Sophia Roe and the design heritage of Charlotte Eskildsen with impeccable knitwear and precise tailoring.

Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25: The Herskind AW25 Collection
Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25: The Herskind AW25 Collection

HERSKIND’s AW25 collection effortlessly captures the brand’s urban sophistication and its signature interplay between femininity and masculinity. With a strong foundation in sartorial craftsmanship and premium fabrics, the collection is an exploration of wearable luxury. Designed for the stylish, contemporary woman, the pieces strike a balance between Scandinavian coolness and international allure, delivering a wardrobe that’s equal parts versatile and experimental.

Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25: The Aiayu AW25 Collection
Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25: The Aiayu AW25 Collection

Copenhagen-based lifestyle brand aiayu has been pioneering responsible, forever-favorite wardrobe staples since 2005. Meticulously crafted by master artisans in Bolivia, India, Nepal and Europe, aiayu’s collections are entirely made from pure, natural fibres in nature’s own colour palette reflecting its Scandinavian sensitivity.

Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25: Day 2 Recap
Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25: Day 2 Recap

Welcome to the AW25 edition of Copenhagen Fashion Week. Each day we will recap the day’s events, showcases, and runways. Copenhagen Fashion Week will keep its global audience updated across its social channels on the show and presentation schedule each day, along with our coverage daily here at Swanky Magazine.

Day two of AW25 Copenhagen Fashion Week commenced on Tuesday, kicking off with the CIFF Fashion Fair Breakfast, who will share the key takeaways from this year's trade show. Event highlights of the day include the Tekla breakfast, the Sophie Brahe Showroom opening and much more.

Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25: The Alis AW25 Collection
Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25: The Alis AW25 Collection

Created by two friends in the free-town of Christiania, Copenhagen in 1995, ALIS went from being a local voice to a national movement.

The AW25 collection and runway show, titled “Comeback Culture,” will tell the story of an emotionally resilient journey, celebrating the power of transformation and renewal by bridging the past and future through the artefacts and personas of a new generation

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