TOP 3 LOOKS FROM BERLIN FASHION WEEK SPRING/SUMMER 2025
04/07/2024
Berlin Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2025 once again proved that fashion is more than just clothing. It’s a reflection of cultural movements, creative innovation, and meticulous craftsmanship. Against the vibrant backdrop of Germany’s capital, designers showcased collections that pushed boundaries while celebrating individuality, sustainability, and artistry.
What stood out this season was the sheer variety of approaches: futuristic silhouettes met reimagined classics, while sustainable fabrics and bold textures highlighted the industry’s ongoing shift toward responsibility and experimentation. The runway became a stage for stories of identity, transformation, and the courage to embrace uniqueness.
Among the many collections, three looks in particular captured the spirit of the season. They didn’t just highlight current trends but embodied the essence of contemporary Berlin fashion: bold, urban, and unexpectedly refined.
GMBH
Photo by Finnegan Koichi Godenschweger
Even on the hottest day of the year, the audience hardly minded the one hour delay of the GmbH show. The venue was comfortably air conditioned, and every seat had a backrest, a rare luxury in today’s fashion shows. Yet what truly made the wait worthwhile were the expectations: it’s no secret that GmbH has, for the third time, elevated Berlin Fashion Week on every level. The crowd is top tier, the fashion consistently exquisite, and the political messages clear and natural. Founders Benjamin Alexander Huseby and Serhat Işık are masters of this craft.
Emotionally, the past weeks have been very heavy, marked by pain and grief, they explained about the collection, which opened with a moment of silence for the victims in Gaza. But instead of anger, the runway radiated tangible beauty. Their inspiration revolved around love, innocence, family gatherings, and coming of age experiences. The show, like most of their previous ones, was touching and emotional, this time divided into three acts, each punctuated by music, from the score of Hitchcock’s Vertigo to the songs of Zeki Müren, Turkey’s queer visionary and music icon.
The look featured a tailored blazer with dramatic bow detailing at the back paired with high waisted trousers. The sharp lines contrast with the fluid satin, embodying a balance of strength and softness while echoing the show’s deeply human narrative.
Ottolinger
Photo by Finnegan Koichi Godenschweger
Ottolinger celebrated its tenth anniversary with a landmark moment: the brand’s first runway show in its adopted home of Berlin. The Spring/Summer 2026 collection was presented at the Palais am Funkturm as part of the Intervention show day curated by Reference Studios.
A standout from the collection was a short grey and orange co ord set, pairing a cropped top with matching shorts. The soft grey fabric served as a neutral canvas while the vibrant orange panels injected energy and playfulness into the look. The shorts were cut slightly loose for a relaxed summery feel and the cropped top balanced the silhouette with subtle tailoring that highlighted the waist. Lightweight breathable materials made the outfit ideal for warm days while the unexpected color combination gave it a modern streetwise edge. This ensemble perfectly exemplified Ottolinger’s talent for merging minimalism with bold statement making details and embodied the effortless confidence of contemporary summer style.
Laura Gerte
Photo by James Cochrane
The Naked Dress continues to dominate the fashion scene. From Los Angeles to Berlin this style minimal in fabric maximal in impact has captured the attention of stars from Miley Cyrus to Kendall Jenner and even Marilyn Monroe who famously sang Happy Birthday in 1962 wearing one. Its appeal lies in its fearless balance of exposure and elegance making it both a statement of confidence and a celebration of the body.
At the Berlin Fashion Week from June 30 to July 3 2025 designer Laura Gerte brought her own powerful interpretation to the runway. Known for her signature pieces quilted bomber jackets draped silk dresses and reworked jersey designs with long ties Gerte surprised audiences with her Spring Summer 2026 collection Desire Chaos a line that explores the complexities of femininity in modern society. Her collection became a visual language of armor and intimacy revealing and protecting at the same time highlighting the delicate strength women navigate every day.
Gertes Naked Dress designs were both soft and striking. One look paired a sheer nude mesh top with an asymmetrical black skirt while another layered the transparent base with flowing lightweight fabric. The finale stole the show a mesh dress adorned with torn and printed jersey appliques seemingly thrown on at random blending elegance with the raw playful energy of streetwear. By merging transparency texture and unexpected contrasts Gerte created a distinctly Berlin take on the trend edgy bold and utterly modern.
Laura Gerte proves that less fabric can speak volumes. Her Naked Dresses are not just about revealing skin they are a statement of confidence strength and fearless femininity. In her hands this trend becomes artful empowered and unforgettable.