OFFICIAL SCHEDULE AW26

In partnership with eBay, Fashion Council Germany is organizing the fourth edition of the talk series „METAMORPHOSIS – dialogues about change“, as a part of Berlin Fashion Week. The series will feature international and national experts in circular economy and the fashion industy, engaging in dialogue about the varies facets and essential transformations needed in our industry.

This event showcases an innovative bio-leather developed in Peru using waste from the cocoa industry. The Peruvian Embassy in Berlin will host a captivating art exhibition, opening with a live presentation of Maqu’s newest designs. The collection blends contemporary Peruvian minimalism with European sophistication, expressing a distinctive transcontinental design vision.

SYNDROM presents “POIESIS”, an immersive pop-up unveiling the brand’s new collection. Exploring the tension between control and chaos, the presentation transforms emotional armor into fashion—merging fragility, strength, and the metamorphosis born from inner conflict. Guests are invited to step into SYNDROM’s universe and experience the collection up close.

This is the first taste of Season 2 of The Fashion Archives, the fashion commentary podcast by Amelie Stanescu. A 2.0 form: part digital, part analog. The podcast lives online, but tonight it turns physical. Music, visuals, and the debut of a limited-edition collectible vinyl. A curated community event for TFA listeners and BFW-goers, built to create interactive third spaces and make you stop scrolling for a second.

The Official Berlin Fashion Week Opening hosted by Fashion Council Germany and Senate Department for Economic Affairs, Energy and Public Enterprises.

Fashion Council Germany invites press representatives, stylists, buyers, and fashion professionals to to an exciting viewing of the latest Berlin Contemporary designers' collections at the Berlin Contemporary AW26 showroom.

A luxurious press brunch high above Berlin, bringing together leading fashion enthusiasts. 5th Avenue Princess invites the media world to experience a morning of inspiration, style, and sparkling conversations in an elegant atmosphere. Limited seats available.

Part of NEWEST

Quentin Esser and Tim Esser present a joint exhibition at the MONOCHROM avantgarde-Store Berlin. The brothers are showcasing an inside look at their latest works featuring avantgarde, experimental Darkfashion and handcrafted silver jewelry. 

Guests are warmly invited to visit the exhibition, explore the collections and meet the designers. Everything exhibited will be available for purchase.

The event includes live experimental DJ sets and complimentary drinks.

In partnership with eBay, Fashion Council Germany is organizing the fourth edition of the talk series „METAMORPHOSIS – dialogues about change“, as a part of Berlin Fashion Week. The series will feature international and national experts in circular economy and the fashion industy, engaging in dialogue about the varies facets and essential transformations needed in our industry.

“KINDERZIMMER” brings our collections, concepts, and atelier journey into a multi-room experience, featuring a limited-edition book and our documentary preview.

Design Academy NOVA co-hosted by Zalando and VORN – The Berlin Fashion Hub. This year marks the fourth edition of the Design Academy, with a focus on Material Innovation. Join us to celebrate innovation and creativity. 

Showcase: Saturday, January 31, 2026, 14:00–18:00 
Public Event: Sunday, 1st of February 12:00 - 18:00
For more information, visit https://vorn-hub.com/innovation-lab

REM unfolds between dream and paralysis — a continuation of “Inner Child – Playground of Trauma”. Through sound, motion, and performance, STAY AWAY FROM EVIL transforms the runway into a living subconscious.

“CONTRAARGUMENTUM: a Dialog of Renewal” – is a performance and fashion show presenting the new collection by fashion brand KOLYA BOGATYREV. 

The event merges fashion, performance, and installation to turn sustainability into a living dialogue. Discarded garments become part of the scenography, symbolizing the old life cycle, while movement, sound, and design express rebirth and transformation. 

VARIUS - AW26 RUNWAY SHOW

Rocio Peralta. Andalusian design. An evening that brings together music, fashion, and dance: live music sets an inviting tone before the first fashion presentation. A dance performance and an insightful discussion on Andalusian design add depth to the program, which then flows into a second showcase. The event rounds off with another musical performance and a relaxed networking reception, offering space for conversation and connection.

Part of NEWEST

Berlin Selectors by Haderlump – The Aftershow 
A night where fashion meets rave, architecture meets atmosphere. 

Following the Haderlump runway show, we invite you to the official afterparty: an immersive night of sound, space and light — inspired by the elegance of design, the rhythm of nightlife and the evolving identity of Berlin. 

On 3.000 m² of raw industrial space, Berlin Selectors unfolds as a blend of curated sound, spatial drama and minimal scenography. 

Somewhere between the shadows and projections, something new emerges: 
A first glimpse at CORE 245 – a future landmark in Berlin’s Friedrichstraße. 
Still unbuilt. Still unseen. Revealed through light, codes and atmosphere. 

This is not a showroom. 
This is a scene.

Fashion Council Germany invites press representatives, stylists, buyers, and fashion professionals to to an exciting viewing of the latest Berlin Contemporary designers' collections at the Berlin Contemporary AW26 showroom.

SYSTEM: SHIRT is a research-driven capsule consisting of fifty unique shirt iterations. Treating the shirt as a modular system, the project investigates construction, proportion, and the potential of detail. Each piece becomes a study in reduction, expansion, or transformation. The two-day pop-up exhibition outlines the process and the resulting anatomy of the foundational garment.

In partnership with eBay, Fashion Council Germany is organizing the fourth edition of the talk series „METAMORPHOSIS – dialogues about change“, as a part of Berlin Fashion Week. The series will feature international and national experts in circular economy and the fashion industy, engaging in dialogue about the varies facets and essential transformations needed in our industry.

Do You Wet Dream – Fashion Spa Day is a fashion show and immersive spa experience where #DAMUR presents its new collection in a one-of-a-kind fusion of wellness, spa heat, runway and music inside Liquidrom’s glowing dome. Make sure you’re ready to enter the #FashionSPA.

Discover our S/S26 collection and special one of a kind pieces during our pop-up hosted by zweite hand. Open to public January 30-31st.

Special event on February 1st cherishing the full moon with clothing, conversation & free drinks.

Plaid-à-Porter’s Couture & Confessions merges fashion, opera and literature in the historic Alte Hörsaalruine. Actors bring Les Liaisons Dangereuses to life with soprano and DJ elements, while upcycled Gobelin and lace pieces transform the venue into an immersive, multisensory experience

A full-day community event where Kitschy Couture presents its Spring/Summer 2025 collection and highlights its newly launched Converse campaign. In true Kitschy style, a signature universe is being created to offer the community an immersive experience.

by Knit to Change

To mark the release of its print issue “existential crisis”, EDGELINE hosts the launch event during Berlin Fashion Week: an evening tracing the intersections of fashion, beauty, and contemporary culture. The gathering brings together voices and perspectives that orbit the Magazine. Contributors, artists, designers, image-makers, musicians, and other talented creatives, forming a moment of pause and celebration between cities. After Paris, Berlin becomes the next point on our map, extending EDGELINE’s presence and community into a space shared, not just published.

Fashion Council Germany invites press representatives, stylists, buyers, and fashion professionals to to an exciting viewing of the latest Berlin Contemporary designers' collections at the Berlin Contemporary AW26 showroom.

This format is organized by Reference Studios. The four participating brands will be announced soon.

In the upcoming season, DER BERLINER SALON, founded by Christiane Arp, Chairwoman of the Fashion Council Germany, and Marcus Kurz, Managing Director of Nowadays, will once again take place in a renowned venue. The group exhibition will showcase works by around 50 national and international designers through an impressive installation. Staying true to its mission, DER BERLINER SALON strengthens its dedication to promoting sustainable labels with a focus on elevating the exceptional craftsmanship and elegance of German fashion.

In partnership with eBay, Fashion Council Germany is organizing the fourth edition of the talk series „METAMORPHOSIS – dialogues about change“, as a part of Berlin Fashion Week. The series will feature international and national experts in circular economy and the fashion industy, engaging in dialogue about the varies facets and essential transformations needed in our industry.

This format is organized by Reference Studios. The four participating brands will be announced soon.

This format is organized by Reference Studios. The four participating brands will be announced soon.

This format is organized by Reference Studios. The four participating brands will be announced soon.

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