Overview

• David Koma presented his first menswear collection “I LOVE DAVID,” featuring thong sandals under formal ensembles inspired by Beckham, Michelangelo’s David and the designer himself.
• Orange Culture, Palmwine Icecream and Uganda’s Buzigahill earned critical acclaim for collections that fused cultural heritage with upcycling and sustainable practices.
• The event attracted around 60 international industry visitors, reinforcing Berlin’s growing appeal as an alternative showcase to Paris and Milan.
• Berlin’s city senate allocated about €4 million annually to Fashion Week and offered up to €25 000 per designer through the Berlin Contemporary program to support new talent.
• Programming included a 58-second silence for Gaza victims and panels on the future of fashion and sustainability, underlining the week’s social and environmental engagement.