ABOUT BFW

• SS27 / 02 - 05, 2026
• AW27 / dates to be released soon

The responsible movement of freedom, inclusion, and creativity

Freedom, Inclusion and Creativity
Berlin Fashion Week serves as a platform where designers can freely develop their creative work while expressing their individual convictions. This openness extends beyond fashion and includes personal aspects such as sexual orientation, gender identity, cultural heritage, religion and political views.

Guided by the values of freedom and tolerance, Berlin Fashion Week stands firmly against all forms of discrimination and actively promotes an inclusive space that celebrates diversity.

Sustainability
Sustainability and transparency is a core component of BFW. Since 2024, theSustainability Requirements Framework established by Copenhagen Fashion Week has been gradually integrated. Following a successful pilot phase, the framework will come fully into effect from the SS27 season onwards and will apply to all brands presenting a show on the Official BFW Schedule.

Berlin Fashion Week will continue to support brands that do not yet meet the criteria and encourage them to work towards meeting the requirements in the future.

Berlin Fashion Week is an initiative of the Berlin Senate Department for Economic Affairs, Energy and Public Enterprises (SenWEB), with location marketing realised by Berlin Partner.

Fashion Council Germany (FCG), together with Press Factory GmbH (communications) and Uhura Digital (digital and social media), is commissioned by Berlin Partner to handle implementation, coordination, organisation and communication.

SenWEB supports selected brands, formats and platforms, which form the foundation of Berlin Fashion Week. These are complemented by other events from Berlin's international creative scene and included in the official BFW Schedule. Financial support is focused on promoting talent and emerging designers.

Berlin Fashion Week also cooperates with other partners. For partnership inquiries, please contact coordination@fashion-council-germany.org 

Berlin Fashion Week plays a central role in the promotion of emerging fashion talent.  It not only provides a platform for designers to present their collections to an international audience, but also encourages dialogue with buyers, fashion journalists and other creatives.

Concept Competition

Berlin Curated

Der Berliner Salon

INTERVENTION

NEWEST

Neo.Fashion

RAUM.Berlin

More information on the different formats can be found on the Talent Support website.

Beyond the runway shows and presentations, Berlin Fashion Week also features a vibrant lineup of side events, including parties, a curated talk program, networking formats, and cultural happenings across the city. These are independently organized and, in many cases, open to the public.

Events / Parties

Metamorphosis

STUDIO2RETAIL

Brands
Brands can participate in Berlin Fashion Week either through one of the Talent Support schemes or by applying to join the Official BFW Show or Side Event Schedule with an independently organized production. Following review, applicants are notified of acceptance or rejection via email. Accepted events are included in the official calendar and promoted through BFW channels.

Guests
Industry professionals can use the accreditation tool to request attendance, with each request managed individually by the brands listed on the Official BFW Schedule.

Individuals can find more information on the STUDIO2RETAIL calendar, which lists all events that are open to the public.

General Questions, Schedule and Partnerships:
coordination@fashionweek.berlin

Press and Interview Enquiries:
Press Factory
media@fashionweek.berlin

Relocation and Funding Programmes:
Berlin Partner
Faye Freyschmidt (Ansiedlung, Förderprogramme)
faye.freyschmidt@berlin-partner.de

Julia Krüger (Innovation)
julia.krueger@berlin-partner.de

Brands
The contacts of the Brands can be found in the respective brand profile.