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May the Shows begin! Mercedes Benz Fashion Week getting ready for next week!
January 13, 2010
MORE THAN 30 SHOWS AND PRESENTATIONS THIS SEASON AT BEBELPLATZ AND OTHEROFFSITE LOCATIONS
Designers and brands have again chosen Mercedes‐Benz Fashion Week Berlin to present theirAutumn/Winter Collections from January 20 to 23, 2010. At the event’s official venue, Bebelplatz, A‐LABMilano, ALLUDE, Anja Gockel, with supermodel Alek Wek opening her show, arrondissement Aq1, Chaya,Cristiano, Cristina Miraldi, CUSTO Barcelona, .DIMITRI by Dimitrios Panagiotopoulos, Frida Weyer, HausachCouture, IC! BERLIN, Kilian Kerner, No Ifs, Lena Hoschek, Marcel Ostertag, Mauro Gasperi, Michael Sontag,Mongrels in Common, Paolo Errico, Patrick Mohr, PENKOV, PerretSchaad, Rena Lange, Sam Frenzlpresented by Designer for Tomorrow by Peek & Cloppenburg Düsseldorf, Stefan Eckert, STRENESSE BLUEand Susanne Wiebe will show their latest work. BOSS BLACK, JOOP!, ODEEH, René Lezard, Schacky andJones and sissirossi will showcase their vision for the next season at offsite locations. SCHUMACHER willkick of the season with the first catwalk show at Bebelplatz and Stine Goya will close the event on Saturday,when she will show in Berlin for the first time.“There are so many designers showing their collections at Bebelplatz this season that we will now presentshows every 90 minutes,” says Maia Guarnaccia, Vice President IMG Fashion, Europe. „Additionally, aswith every season, several offsite‐shows are also part of the event. We are delighted by the continuedparticipation of both up and coming and established designers and we thank our sponsors, without whomMercedes‐Benz Fashion Week Berlin would not be possible.”A popular tradition during Mercedes‐Benz Fashion Week Berlin and a part of the schedule from the veryfirst season is the GALA Fashion Brunch, which will again be a part of the official calendar. BRIGITTEMagazine will present photographer F. C. Gundlach and BURDA Style Group will also celebrate anexclusive event. Another highlight will be the group show of A‐Lab Milano, Cristiano, Cristina Miraldi,Mauro Gasperi and Paolo Errico, presented by Mercedes‐Benz. These young Italian designers are thewinners of INCUBATOR, a fashion award presented by Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana. The closingshow of Mercedes‐Benz Fashion Week Berlin by Stine Goya is also a must‐see this season. Stine startedher career as a successful Chanel model, before studying fashion design at Central St. Martin’s College inLondon. Thereafter she quickly became one of Scandinavia’s most applauded designers.
„With our fashion initiative now reaching more than 25 countries, we are excited to present a true fashionhighlight again this year, alongside talented German designers at Mercedes‐Benz Fashion Week Berlin,”says Anders Sundt Jensen, Vice President Brand Communications Mercedes‐Benz Cars. “After Black Coffeefrom South Africa and Ramírez from Argentina last July, this season Mercedes‐Benz will showcase fiveItalian designers, who will present their work in front of the international fashion community atMercedes‐Benz Fashion Week Berlin.”Parallel to the catwalk shows Berlin will also host a number of fashion trade shows. Bread & Butter,PREMIUM, Jam and others are welcoming buyers from all parts of the world.“The German capital is becoming a fashion centre of truly international appeal. Mercedes‐Benz FashionWeek Berlin and the fashion trade shows attract thousands of visitors, fashionistas and industry experts.We are glad to be a partner of Mercedes‐Benz Fashion Week Berlin again in 2010,” says Harald Wolf,Mayor and Senator for Economics, Technology and Women’s Issues, Berlin. “Berlin will score this seasonwith emerging designers. Michael Sontag and Frida Weyer received sponsored slots and will get a lot ofmedia attention with their collections. Promotion of talent and modern presentation formats will pushBerlin’s fashion industry to new heights.”Mercedes‐Benz Fashion Week Berlin is made possible by the following sponsors: Mercedes‐Benz, DHL,Maybelline Jade and Peek & Cloppenburg KG Düsseldorf and will again be endorsed by the Senate forEconomics, Technology and Women’s Issues, Berlin.For further information please visit: www.mercedes‐benzfashionweekberlin.com. Also visit our fan page onFacebook “Mercedes‐Benz Fashion Week”.
Shooting for Fashion Week Inlay @ Funkstore
January 12, 2010
Yesterday we did a little shooting for the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Gift Bag. Thanks to Ansgar Mösk for the pictures as well as Pablo and Palina Rojinski from MTV Germany.
Snowball fight! Neukölln vs. Kreuzberg Sunday January 10th @ 14:00
January 8, 2010
Attention all Neuköllners/ Kreuzbergers (and everyone else?!)
… you are required to present for duty in Görlitzer Park at 2pm this Sunday for a massive snowball fight against Kreuzbergers/ Neuköllners!
Our friends the Stoffweschel crew, who normally organize summer open-airs in Hasenheide, are hoping to get 1000 people to join in this huge snowball war. They will have DJs and Glühwein to help keep us all warm. Meet in the middle of the park at 2pm.
Spread the word!
More info: http://www.myspace.com/stoffwechsel_berlin
A night dedicated to 90ies Hip Hop / Friday, 11th December
December 10, 2009@ Tap Club Berlin!
DJ Ghanian Stallion
www.myspace.com/ghanaianstallion
DJ Skare
www.myspace.com/djskare
Murian Benz
www.myspace.com/murianbenz
MMX – New Gallery in the Heart of Berlin Mitte opening up soon!
December 8, 2009
In the center of Berlin’s commercial art scene, MMX is a unique international forum for the advancement of new art. A not for profit venue that is committed to fostering innovative ways of generating, exhibiting, supporting and experiencing contemporary art. Influenced by seasonal and social consciousness, MMX aims to offer the Berlin art community a different approach.
It starts with a New Year`s pre opening and the Grand Opening on january 29th. More to come!
Tonight Atari Disco be there!
November 28, 2009
Tonight (28th of november) @ ZMF
Brunnenstr. 10
Berlin-Mitte
It will be a LOT of fun!
EDSOR AT WOOD WOOD BERLIN
November 20, 2009
EDSOR AT WOOD WOOD BERLIN
Nov, 20th – Jan. 2nd
The Edsor tie manufactory was founded one hundred years ago in the Kreuzberg in the heart of Berlin.Now in it’s fifth generation Edsor continues to create hand-made silk products based on tradition, quality and craftsmanship.
Designed in Berlin, made in Berlin, 100% Italian silk.
For the first time ever Edsor opens their fabric archive to the public exclusively at Wood Wood Berlin.
Create your own tie, scarf or bow-tie from more than one hundred vintage silk fabric rolls dating
from 1974 to 1985.
Saturday to Saturday delivery // November 20th to January 2nd.
Wood Wood
Rochstrasse 4, Berlin Mitte
Chamber Music & The Flying Steps @Yellow Lounge @Cookies
November 17, 2009
This was quite a night! Classical music in one of Berlins club institutions Cookies topped of with the Flying Steps (Worldchampions in Break Dance from Berlin).
All made possible by the Yellow Lounge. Check it out its a regular Event all information here.
If you decide on going get there early its always packed!
SLIDELUCK POTSHOW XIV Friday november 13th in NYC
November 12, 2009
Hello, Hello!
You are cordially invited to Slideluck Potshow XIV on Friday, November 13, 2009 at The Aperture Foundation in Chelsea.
The theme of our fourteenth show in New York City is INSIDE OUT and it will be co-curated by Aperture’s book publisher, Lesley Martin. We are extending the submission deadline to Wednesday, November 4th and the guidelines can be found here.
For entrance to this show, it’s necessary to purchase $10 tickets in support of both SLPS and The Aperture Foundation. If you are serious about securing a spot for a fantastic multimedia slideshow and potluck dinner, we invite you to purchase your tickets immediately!
SLIDELUCK POTSHOW XIV
Friday, November 13th, 2009 | 7pm Potluck | 9pm Slideshow | Afterparty TBA
The Aperture Foundation | 547 W. 27th St, 4th Floor | New York, NY | 10001
