Day 3 of Berlin fashion week kick started with Annelie Schubert’s ss’16 her ​​collection which focused on the adaptation and reinterpretation of the classic apron.  The designs were characterized by clean lines and sculptural elegance.  The whole was enhanced by lacing, ruffles and leather straps. Bobby Kolade’s lineup had crisply tailored blue wool double-breasted jacket, silver glitter jumpsuit, proper white cotton shirts, cropped one-sleeve top. He also revamped the boubou for mischievous young women in a shiny synthetic red parachute fabric. Tropical sounds like being in the rainforest. On the other side Barrie Noire collection took us through the different decades.  He showed baggy shirt and loose-fitting pants, Culottes, loose, jogging like pants, long shirts whose hem up handed over the thighs and Crop Tops, who stressed the midsection.

For spring/summer 2016, Steinrohner presented a collection Inspired by the finesse and play of colours of the underwater world. There were three-dimensional silhouettes made through innovative mix of materials and laser-cut structures. Italian label DIMITRI by designer Dimitrios Panagiotopoulos presented in a fusion of Bohemian and rock chic. The designer presented looks tight leather pants, belly button knotted black tops, floor-length dresses made of flowing satin, short dresses with wide armholes, long tunics and loose knit capes.Malai Karaiss spring/summer collection brought combination of simple elegance and casualness.  She incorporated eye-catching prints, cut-outs, layering and transparent fabrics into her collection.

Other fashion labels who also presented their stunning collection for spring/summer 2016 were Kaseee by Katrin Sergejew, Perret Schaad by Johanna Perret and Tutia Schaad, Piroshka by Anna Hegedüs andAugustin Teboul by Annelie Augustin and Odély Teboul.

Day 5

Last day of Paris haute couture 2015 focused on Zuhair Murad’s haute couture collection “Star Catcher”, which was inspired by both the galaxy as well as movie stars of the 1970s.

The show was divided into four sub-themes, the “Celestial Bodies”, “Lunar Sunlights”, “Stellar Shades” and “Fatale Attraction”. He opted for shades like midnight blue, moonshine silver, nebulous white and asteroid black, with a few touches of fiery red. The designer embellished his gorgeous gowns with sequins, beads, and crystals and embroidered constellation patterns on tulle, silk, velvet, and lace.  To match the theme he placed stars on the slim belt embracing model’s waists and on tiaras.

In terms of silhouette, the designer offered long and mini, sheath and bouffant, sticking mainly to a red carpet worthy offering with a few figure hugging jumpsuits with large cape sleeves. There were also beautiful silk velvet capes and fox fur coats, capes, and stoles.

Fashion designer Rocky S has partnered with Shoppers Stop to launch his much-awaited signature brand RS by Rocky Star with brand ambassadors , Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover along with bevy of gorgeous models showcasing the collection.

The collection extends across a wide range of categories such as fashion apparel, personal accessories such as bags, shoes, belts and wallets, as well as a line of deodorants for men and women. There will also be an exclusive line of innerwear for men.

Speaking about his new brand, the versatile designer, Rocky S said, “I am extremely thrilled to launch my brand RS by Rocky Star. I believe that glamour should never take a day off and can be infused in everyday wear. RS by Rocky Star will enable men and women to look glamorous and chic every single day. Being India’s leading fashion retailer, Shoppers Stop is the perfect partner to enable RS by Rocky Star to reach its target audience of fashionable young men and women across the country.”

Day 2 of Berlin fashion week S/S 16 saw Anja Gockel’s 1970 inspired collection which had business, occasion, and resort wear. Rich colors added a particular depth to the pieces that help to create engaging looks. In addition, sleek but feminine fabrics and patterns gave a delicate edge to the collection along with the watercolor prints.Hien Le’s collection brought simplicity and complexity with pieces that were clean and often sleek. The collection had a contemporary touch and appeared exceedingly wearable. On the other side William Fan presented a mixture of architectural pieces with less constructed silhouettes. Earthy tone imparted a natural element that equally contrasted and complemented the sophisticated nature of the sharper pieces.

Influenced by traditional Islamic dress, designer Sasa Kovacevic for his label Sadak presented luxurious fabric paired with loose, summer-appropriate trousers in a complimentary color. A patterned knee-length short was paired with cape that was and midi short was wore under flowing long shirt. Designer Louise Friedlaender showed contemporary designs like a black crop top with spaghetti straps, a gray maxi skirt in further V-line, ribbed sweaters and wrinkled silk ensembles,  floor-length dresses with fringes appear on the hem and  wide-cut coats. Minx by Eva Lutz’s collection was dominated by leggings-style pants, wide and comfortable jogging pants cut capri pants, big maxi dresses, evening dresses and floor-length maxi dresses.

The German label VONSCHWANENFLÜGELPUPKE presented elaborate prints on high-quality materials. The lineup had skirts, baggy pants, geometric tops and lightweight jackets with very colorful prints.  Franziska Michael’s drew inspiration from “the Nineties film ‘Hackers’ for her new ss16 lineup. Michael translated her theme into oversize caramel-hued leather overalls worn with white Lycra cropped tops underneath and light blue denim worn over cropped sweatshirts with rolled up sleeves.Influenced by Mexican painter Frida Kahlo Rebekka Ruetz showed a colorful Spring / Summer collection which had strong colors like orange, pink, purple, dark blue and plum tones. The range included knee-length dresses with asymmetrical hems, mini dresses with accentuated waist line, floor length skirts, over long blouses and boxy jackets.

Agnes Narnicka’s S/ S 16 collection for his label One Wolf was dominated by Safari looks and urban influences. 3-button blazers, vests and wide, knee-length pleated trousers with extravagant details like butterfly flying, safari hats and plateau sneakers were unconventional and confident looks. Irene Luft brought recurrent X-silhouette and a distinctive style element in the entire collection. With predominantly shades of cream and black with the materials strong contrasts made collection interesting and exciting.  Inspired from her trip to Los Angeles Kilian Kerner latest collection showed interplay of delicate silk and chunky knit, female silhouettes and cool-clean cuts. She used soft tones, Nude and Rose and Off-White, orange and tinted blue.

Guido Maria Kretschmer  incorporated a well-rounded selection of men’s wear into the collection for the first time. Looks included Breton-striped men’s T-shirts worn under fitted black and navy suits, puffy blue-and-white-striped tulip skirt and sequined cropped jackets done in pink and blue. For spring Julian Zigerli createdwhite jeans, knit pants and T-shirts with ink stain, pale-gray and black trenches and jackets tied kimono-style.Esther Perbandt came up with monochromatic black pieces, then all white pieces and some with black-and-white stripes, tie-dyes, and grays. Broad strips of caked paint over sheer oversized tops or voluminous floor-length skirts offered a further variation on the usual stripe pattern.

Day 4 of Paris haute couture began with Maison Margiela couture collection byJohn Galliano which showcased striking outfit with Oriental silks beautifully bunched in the front, a substantial coat suspended from straps on her back, a cobalt blue bib-front dress, a frond-printed suit and a dress with a twisted bodice and pleated overskirt. Frank Sorbier’s collection brought moulage bustier entirely encrusted with stones and glass cabochons, trapped in a plastic-looking material and outfits made from fabrics created using ribbons and haberdasher’s treasures. Elie Saab’s couture lineup this season brought sparkly decorations in varied patterns, from butterfly wings and Byzantine motifs. There were gowns in gold rush, deep green, burgundy, black, or printed with giant peonies.

Jean Paul Gaultier presented a Breton-inspired couture collection. Folkloric embroideries, especially done in brilliant yellow gold, added verve to a range of handsome officer and pea coats, captain’s blazers and capri pants.   Other outfits were trench coats in gauzy fabrics; tuxedos etched as sailor suits, and a velvet gown with a middy collar. Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren haute couture lineup had sculpted skirts, coats and dresses each boasting a unique construction and more complex in form. Alexis Mabille new couture range had all his trademark touches, from oversize bows to lace, flowers and column dresses. A corseted sheath in emerald green jersey featured a draped back embroidered with bugle beads and high-waisted tuxedo pants with embroidered stripes.

Maurizo Galante’s collection explored and pushed the architectural limits of clothing designs. He showed ensembles like an open weave fur coats, skirts and pants crafted out of hundreds of strips of horizontal fabric, lightly linked to one another via minute cloth filaments and fisherman’s net-like tops that were given a touch of glamour thanks to the tiny connecting crystal beads. Fendi’s couture offering by Karl Lagerfeld had floor-length minks, multi-colored stoles, and intarsia coats and textured capes in shades of brown, grey, cream and pink enhanced with feathers and floral appliques.