Curated By
Christiane Arp, Sonja Hodzode and Josepha Rodríguez. The curatorial team shapes the artistic direction of the programme and collaborates closely with the designers for a period of one year.
About
Berlin Curated is a biannual cultural platform that takes place during the summer and winter seasons of Berlin Fashion Week. The programme creates continuity beyond a single moment of visibility by combining carefully curated presentation formats with professional exchange and long-term development.
The programme is supported by the Berlin Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises.
Seasonal Structure
The programme consists of two editions connected to Berlin Fashion Week.
The summer edition introduces each group of students through a curated runway show. The winter edition builds on this momentum, focusing on knowledge exchange and professional development through practical sessions and a showroom.
Berlin Curated Formats
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Runway Show
The runway show marks the entry point into Berlin Curated. Taking place during the summer edition of Berlin Fashion Week, it introduces the designers through a curated and professionally produced presentation under the artistic direction of Christiane Arp.
Image by Andreas Hofrichter.
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Showroom
With its longer format, the showroom allows the designers to present their work to a professional audience and share personal insights into their practice.
Image by Falk Weis.
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Workshops & Knowledge Transfer
The format shifts its focus towards developing skills and providing professional guidance. Workshops led by experts cover topics such as sales, communication, and market positioning, supporting the acquisition of practical knowledge and personal growth.
Image by Simon Jupp.
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Editorial Shooting
Developed in collaboration with a professional photographer, the editorial shooting captures the work of the designers in a cohesive visual language and contributes to long-term documentation and media presence.
Image by Joachim Baldauf.
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Media Partnerships
Editorial collaborations with academic fashion magazines like Hotline Magazine and XIER Magazine form a central part of Berlin Curated. Through editorial coverage, interviews and visual storytelling, these partnerships extend the visibility of the designers and their work beyond the live formats.
Image by Annika Yanura.
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Panel Talks
A panel discussion brings together Berlin Curated designers, members of the project team and industry professionals to discuss career paths, industry structures and the realities of working in the fashion system of today.
Image by Thilo Wilcke.
Berlin Curated Designers 2025
Selected for their distinct perspectives and creative strength, the participating designers reflected the creativity and innovation of Germany’s contemporary fashion landscape.
The designers taking part with their creations were Alina Nazari (HAW Hamburg), David Sandersfeld (Lette Verein Berlin), Friedrich Fromm (Kunsthochschule Berlin Weissensee), Henning Sadau (Hochschule Pforzheim), Luis Buchwald (AMD Akademie Mode & Design), Lotta Strobauch (Hochschule Trier), Rika Behrens (HAW Hamburg), Rosalba Faroqhi (Lette Verein Berlin), Saudin Crnovrshanin (Hochschule Trier), Shahnoz Bakhtiyorova (HAW Hamburg), Stefan Uhr (HTW Berlin), Tim Nelson Escher (UdK Berlin), Waiian Aung (Hochschule Macromedia) and Yannic Pretzlaff (UdK Berlin).
The Berlin Curated Designers together with artistic director Christiane Arp, senator Michael Biel, and Sevil Uguz from 0049x.
Image by Thilo Wilcke.
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