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Trachten Angermaier – From the Dirndl to Le...

14. September 2015
Fashion & Style, Womenswear
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When it comes to traditional Bavarian attire that serves both the ladies and the men, Angermaier is the first brand that comes to mind. Angermaier has a great eye for traditional creations as well as modernity. Their repertoire is huge, and you'll definitely find be able to find your showpiece...

Lena Hoschek – Tradition

14. September 2015
Fashion & Style, Womenswear
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Designer Lena Hoschek is known for her uncompromising feminine creations, wherein she combines the best of the classic and the modern. She's dedicated a stand-alone brand called "Tradition" to her collection of traditional outfits. Lena Hoschek has been a fan of dirndls since childhood - she made her first dirndl together...

Where should you tie your dirndl bow?

14. September 2015
Fashion & Style, Womenswear
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Oktoberfest time is coming! The fashion world shows its tradition-conscious side as they reach for their trachts and dirndls. The latter particularly emphasizes the wearer’s feminine side, which of course is why it receives nothing but positive feedback from men. At the Oktoberfest, flirting is a given. The boozy atmosphere...

Beautiful elegance - Yves Kortum

11. September 2015
Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More
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Yves Kortum is a fashion and lifestyle photographer who specialises in female models. His photographs and portraits display young women in a hauntingly beautiful manner. Sensual big eyes follow you from every angle, while simultaneously preserving their subtlety and reservation. Expect appeal without profanity, as well as an honest display of...

Dior and I – the most fashionable documenta...

7. September 2015
Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More
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“The secret of elegance lies in the simplicity.” – Christian Dior Dior and I Directed by: Frédéric Tcheng Starring: Raf Simons, Jennifer Lawrence, Marion Cotillard, Sharon Stone (as herself) Over and over, you hear the rustling of fabrics. The night guards say they sometimes see a shadow moving around, or hear footsteps in the...

Burton delivers lots of variety for men!

14. July 2015
Fashion & Style, Menswear
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Burton Menswear surpasses itself once again! This London label's new summer line has everything that the modern man needs. Attending a fine occasion? Getting through a rainy day in the city? That's no problem at all! The spectrum of variety is broad, but quality remains consistent throughout. Each piece has an orderly appearance. Colourful raincoats...

New York Fashion Week - The Place To Be

7. July 2015
Fashion & Style
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With its 5 locations, the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is the biggest fashion event in the world. Above all, the MBFW New York is the most popular mongst fans of fashion. There, the newest trends are launched twice a year, making it by default the birthplace of the latest vogue. It’s known...

Fashion News: Room 404 Editorial – Fashion ...

3. July 2015
Fashion Editorials
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Jacke: Fiofi, Rock: Luxxus Berlin,  Schuhe: Prada Genauso wie Geschäftigkeit und Aktivität gehören auch Ruhe und Rast zum Leben dazu . Ein stiller Moment, ein tiefes Durchatmen, ein Tag im Wald umgeben von nichts als Vogelzwitschern und Na­tur können so manche Unstimmigkeit bereinigen und ein positives Grundgefühl zurückbringen, das auf den...

Ebay supports upcoming African designer

3. July 2015
Fashion & Style, Womenswear
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Nothing compares with supporting a struggling designer who's taking the first steps of his or her career. The sponsoring of young talents is incredibly important - after all, they might develop into the next big thing! As such, competitions conducted with the goal of seeking such talents are incredibly popular...

Show off your wild wide with AirField!

3. July 2015
Fashion & Style, Womenswear
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Leopard prints aren't always what you think they are! To me, leopard prints have always appeared on a beige background, emanating a slightly wicked elegance. But Austrian label AirField have now proven me entirely wrong. As they demonstrate with their summery collections, leopard prints can indeed be implemented in an entirely different...

Anja Gockel captivates with playful blossoms

2. July 2015
Fashion & Style, Womenswear
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This summer collection by designer Anja Gockel exudes a delicate and feminine air, but in a certain playful way. The fashion designer, with her ironic logo of a cock’s comb, drew inspiration from Pina Bausch for this collection. Bausch, a famous ballet director, has been a constant source of materials...

Maximilian Frey reinterprets Polo tees!

2. July 2015
Fashion & Style, Menswear
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Nowadays, polo shirts are indeed an integral part of the men’s wardrobe. Of course, there are a great many reasons for this; for one, the classical and casual pieces can be combined with great versatility. Another is that they deliver a preppy touch to every outfit. Polos are both sporty...

Ilse Jacobsens: An Ode to Colours

1. July 2015
Fashion & Style, Womenswear
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A symphony of colours: in a stunningly visually appealing collection, Danish designer Ilse Jacobsen displays her unusual approach to colours. To me, the tangled and intertwined colours of the fabrics resemble Batik as well as a blurry sea of flowers simultaneously. Perhaps you see something else entirely in the colourful...

Pool Session – Das weiße Ballonkleid von S...

28. June 2015
Fashion Editorials
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Wie aus den fluffigen Wolken des strahlenden Himmels hinunter geschwebt, betritt sie die Straßen der Großstadt: Eine Prinzessin des 21. Jahrhunderts mit Selbstbewusstsein und eigenem Standing, das stolz aus ihren Augen blitzt. Das in sanftem hellblau gehaltene Kleid des preisgekrönten Labels Steinrohner bewegt sich zwi­schen dem Traumkleid unserer Lieblingsdamen unvergesslicher Disneyfilme...

Miranda Konstantinidou, for her S/S 2015 – ...

25. June 2015
Fashion & Style, Womenswear
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Nothing screams "summer" like a traditional African robe. You've definitely seen them around before: these wonderfully colourful and fancifully patterned dresses draw frequent admiration, even here on the streets of Berlin. It's always a wonderful feeling to see someone showing off their culture proudly - and that certainly goes for the spring...

Michael Sontag, for her, S/S 15 – Fashion N...

25. June 2015
Fashion & Style, Womenswear
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Michael Sontag is pretty much a household name to those immersed in the German fashion scene. With his consistently recognisable yet dynamically developing style, we've come to expect inspiring shows every season. A quick look at his current S/S 15 line allows me to recognise several distinctive elements of his style....

MALAIKARAISS, for her F/W 2015 - Fashion News...

25. June 2015
Fashion & Style, Womenswear
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With her eponymous label MALAIKARAISS, designer Malaika Raiss will present her new autumn/winter collection for 2015/16 at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. This ladies’ ready-to-wear collection offers a gentle and well-balanced variety of colours, clean chic and powerful femininity. Dresses and skirts meet ladies’ sakkos and two-piece-suits, as well as coats and jackets....

Margiela mashes it up like no other!

24. June 2015
Fashion & Style, Womenswear
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This fall and winter, power and wild eccentricity awaits us! Maison Margiela's newest collection seems to be specially created for the sophisticated and worldly woman. Long coats, wide leather jackets, tough vests and thrilling forms represent the features of this wild, yet balanced label. A contrasting lime green and delicate...

Chanel’s Summer Couture: An Elegant Fairyta...

24. June 2015
Fashion & Style, Womenswear
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Chanel’s haute couture show for the summer of 2015 appears in such a colorful, paradisiac theme that one would almost certainly be reminded of a vivid flower bouquet. The idyllic greenhouse location further emphasizes this with its charming atmosphere. As with every haute couture show by Chanel, it’s the lavishly handmade adornments...

Maison Margiela impresses with artisanal ecce...

23. June 2015
Fashion & Style, Womenswear
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It's impossible to look away! When the models for Maison Margiela’s “Artisanal” collection start strutting their stuff on the runway, you'll be thoroughly drawn in. This haute couture collection lies somewhere in between Moulin Rouge and Japanese kimono fashion and offers a great deal of excitement and variety. Marked by deep...

Women’s Fashion: How to wear the latest tre...

22. June 2015
Fashion & Style, Womenswear
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Aquamarine and yellow. If there ever existed two colors that perfectly represent the feeling of summer, then these two shades would certainly be it. As a result, they have taken on this season's role of the most important trendsetters and ultimate staples in the fashion world. The soft, green-tinted blue of the...

Ladylike and Eccentric with Chanel

22. June 2015
Fashion & Style, Womenswear
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Chanel is one of the most notorious brands in the entirety of fashion history. No other label has imparted so many revolutionary and innovative discoveries to the world while impressing fashion-forward followers with their distinctive look. When I think of Chanel, Twinsets, boxy bouclé jackets and elegant jewelry are the...

Nordic Boho-Chic with Anna Sui

22. June 2015
Fashion & Style, Womenswear, Menswear
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Boho Chic is officially back! Grab your fur boots and vests - ethno-inspired looks are currently all the rage! As far as Anna Sui is concerned, let us all embrace our Nordic side this fall 2015. The renowned designer is the exact opposite of an advocate for rigidity or reservation: as somebody...

Isabel Marant – Military style, with a touc...

22. June 2015
Fashion & Style, Womenswear
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A dash of the military – that’s what comes to my mind when I browse Isabel Marant's latest collection for the fall and winter of 2015. Her Ready-to-Wear line provides fashion for strong independent women - the strongly emphasized shoulder areas and figure-hugging shapes appear edgy and mercilessly sexy. This collection...
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