THE BERLIN FASHION WEEK DIARIES – PART THREE: DAY 4

Maximilian Gedra AW25.

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DAY 4: FEBRUARY 3RD 

WILLIAM FAN

The show for Alter Ego was held on the building of the Berlin Philharmonic, one of the most beautiful samples of contemporary German architecture. Beyond just another autumn-winter collection, Alter Ego worked as a celebration of the brand’s tenth anniversary, a retrospective on Fan’s creative evolution and a tribute to his Chinese and European roots.

Since this was a recapitulation of everything that was done during the time the brand has existed, there was no uniformity on the different outfits presented on this show. This was precisely William Fan’s intention: to showcase the versatility that has been its staple throughout the last decade, and to highlight it with a model selection that included all ages, races, genders, body shapes and conditions.

The floral and forest motifs in winter coats were prevalent, as well as earth hues, tartan in dark colors, and makeup looks composed of pale pink complexions with fiery red cheeks and lips, a clear reference to Beijing Opera’s iconic aesthetics.

MAXIMILIAN GEDRA

Berlinese haute couture’s young prodigy Maximilian Gedra chose for the release of The Office – Dystopian Hysteria the quintessential temple of techno: Berghain. Besides a perfect acoustic design that amplified the show’s soundtrack to the ideal level, the industrial vibe of this stage was a perfect addition to a futuristic, experimental collection.

Gedra’s vision consisted of deconstructing clothes that are normally used to go to work at an office environment in an oversized manner. Trench coats with huge shoulder pads up to the head’s height were paired with equally oversized pants, gowns made out of neckties, thigh high boots and leather gloves. All this in the usual monochromes that are crucial to Gedra’s work.

The piece that showcased Maximilian Gedra’s high technical skills and constant innovation was a floor-length, long-sleeved gown entirely made in safety pins, giving a finish effect of an elegant silver grey. This outfit, along with the final number which was a shiny black reinterpretation of the Bordeaux red PVC jacket custom made for Lady Gaga’s music video for Abracadabra, were the ultimate proof of Gedra’s projection as one of the top talents in contemporary German fashion.

ODEEH

On a rare format during this edition of BFW, OdeeH presented its latest collection on a space set as a stylish version of a clothing workshop, including seamstresses working on their sewing machines, fabric scraps all over the floors and barely moving models wearing the pieces of this collection that looked like mannequins in the flesh. Just for the record: the models weren’t held still, could change places if they wanted to and were provided with all comfort needed during this performance.

This installation, titled The Beauty of Creative Chaos, showcased a collection of primarily muted hues, different denim shades, and clashing animal and geometric prints styled together for a very chic styling. Confetti-like fabrics were seen as well, all in mostly oversized, genderless shapes.

The final result was a versatile, wearable collection adequate for any occasion, any person, even most seasons and weather conditions.