Mercedes-Benz
Fashion Week Berlin comes to brilliant close with Vivienne Westwood
Berlin's renaissance as one of Europe's top fashion capitals unfolds
Stuttgart/Berlin.
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2009 was concluded in
glamorous style with a splash of eccentricity, with Vivienne Westwood's
show adding the crowning touch. Taking part in Mercedes-Benz Fashion
Week Berlin for the first time, the 'grand dame of punk' turned to
Ancient Greece for inspiration for her latest 'Anglomania' line of
casual wear. Scores of celebrities including Kim Cattrall, Eva Padberg
and Karoline Herfurth were on hand to admire the English fashion
queen's column-like draped jersey robe creations, vine and vase printed
t-shirts, as well as dresses that combined antique tailoring with 50s
accents. The audience was equally impressed by the new collection of
Kai Kühne, who once again surprised with an astonishing mix of
classic lines and avant-garde vision. Shortly before the show, actress
Karoline Herfurth and Mercedes-Benz fashion ambassador Eva Padberg had
a chance to chat with Kühne backstage about the latest fashion
trends and 'must-haves' for women next summer. The New York-based
German designer revealed to them that architecture is his current
source of inspiration, and that he intends to stay in Berlin for two
more days. Perhaps Kühne will be inspired by Berlin's
architecture as he designs his next fall/winter collection. The fashion
designers, event organizer IMG and title sponsor are all extremely
pleased with how successfully the third Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
Berlin unfolded. "With a total of 26 fashion shows by top designers and
superbly talented newcomers along with the presentation of the new
'Mercedes' fashion award, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin has
impressively demonstrated that it belongs among the world's top fashion
events," stated Dr. Kristina Hammer, Director Global Marketing
Communications Mercedes-Benz. "Berlin is well on its way to reclaiming
its status as one of Europe's most important fashion capitals. In
collaboration with event organizer IMG and the Berlin Senate, we will
continue to pursue this objective, and are already looking forward to
the next Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin in January 2009."
(July 21, 2008 )