Berlin Fashion Week gets more traction every season. This year’s SS17 event takes place in different venues across the German capital with catwalk presentations, trade shows and even an awards ceremony.
Navigating Berlin without knowing the city well can be a daunting experience, so to make your life easier and more fun, SLEEK is giving you a quick guide to cover all your FW needs. Here’s a list with the best and most convenient bars, restaurants, exhibitions and of course parties this week.
Rianna + Nina in Mitte
Where to shop:
Rianna + Nina
Torstr. 62, Mitte
If you’re looking for colourful prints that’ll have fashion photographers clicking away, Rianna + Nina is a must. The boutique’s silk handbags are a surefire way to catch an eye or two and are not for the faint of heart.
Moos
Where to eat:
Shiori
Max-Beer-Str. 13, Mitte
Relax and recharge after an evening of one too many champagne toasts at this newly opened restaurant serving traditional Japanese cuisine in a zen atmostphere. Be warned, though–reservations are a must if you want to enjoy their eight-course dining experience. Bookings via +4917664263334 or info@shioriberlin.com
Moos
Gerichtstr. 35, Wedding
Located nearby the Erika-Heß Eisstadion where many of this season’s official events are being held, Moos’ tasty fare will give you the fuel needed in between shows. We recommend the quiche!
Which exhibitions to see:
Patrick Mason and Adidas at Gazelle Backyard Gallery
Friedrichstr. 124, Mitte
Berlin-based designer Patrick Mason has teamed up with Adidas to create an art exhibition especially for the return of the Gazelle sneaker.
Beatriz Santiago Muñoz at Tête Project Space
Schönhauser Allee 161A
Curated by SLEEK’s own Will Furtado, this show features the transgressive work of Puerto Rican multi-disciplinary artist and feminist Beatriz Santiago Muñoz. Facebook event
Berlin Biennale
Akademie der Künste, ESMT European School of Management and Technology, The Feuerle Collection, KW Institute for Contemporary Art, Blue-Star
Curated by New York’s DIS Magazine, this year’s Biennale has been met with polarising opinion for its forward-thinking approach. Read our interview with the creative director to get an idea of what to expect.
IZAIO x SLEEK Fashion Week Party
Where to party:
For those who prefer the Eddie Murphy-sung lifestyle of “Party all the Time”, here is a round-up of this week’s best after-shows and parties.
Tuesday Thomas Hanisch After-show x Faces Magazine
Wednesday Champion for Wood Wood Pre-launch
Thursday IZAIO x SLEEK Fashion Week Party
Friday The Nordic Fashion Hub
Bernhard Willhelm
What to take home:
Bernhard Willhelm for Uslu Airlines
Don’t forget to take home a souvenir. Berlin’s own Bernhard Willhelm and Uslu Airlines have created a series of nail varnishes you can pick up at the gate right before departure.