ANJA GOCKEL
Anja Gockel is one of the most successful fashion designers Made in Germany. After her studies in Hamburg she received a scholarship for the reputable Central Saint Martins College in London and worked with legendary Vivienne Westwood afterwards. She created her own label ANJA GOCKEL in 1996. Four years later, she returned to Mainz and launched ANJA GOCKEL GmbH. Her collections are sold in the best shops throughout Germany and in 20 countries worldwide. Her designs are worn by Queen Silvia of Sweden, Marietta Slomka, Ann-Kathrin Kramer and Martina Hill, to name just a few.
DAWID TOMASZEWSKI
Designer Dawid Tomaszewski, having his roots in Poland, decided after his studies in London at the College of Fashion and Academy of fine Arts under Vivienne Westwood in Berlin, to broaden his field of vision, with studies in History of Art at Academy of Fine Art in Poznan, Poland. During his work on various projects Dawid Tomaszewski developed his unique style in the high fashion world called "New Couture"; he took part in competitions and is winner of the Premium Young Designer Award.
In 2009 he went through to the final of Designer for Tomorrow, already well-known Designer such as Sonia Rykiel and the fashion label Comme des Garçons paid attention to him and his unconventional, creative ideas. At the end of the same year Dawid Tomaszewski returned to Berlin eager to launch his own premium label, reflecting his fascination for women and his passion for perfection. The label DAWID TOMASZEWSKI stands for perfection, exclusive fabrics, distinctive patterns and fine craftsmanship. Both of his collections, the complex "New Couture line" and his new, more casual "Studio line" demonstrate his susceptibility to fashion and the needs of women.
IRENE LUFT
Irene Luft’s history is a homage to fashion. As the daughter of a master tailor she followed her mother’s tracks and did her apprenticeship as a couture tailor. Afterwards she attended the renowned German Master Craftsmen School for Fashion and later graduated from the Akademie für Mode & Design in Munich. She designed her first own collection, while working for Rena Lange. Just one year later Irene Luft founded her own eponymous label in Munich and ever since positioned herself well in the fashion business. She also established a socially responsible, regional bound and sustainable producing couture manufactory in Plauen. In this context especially elderly people (above 50 years), single moms and many more are given a chance to a fair job. Her focus is to support low qualified young people and supply those with specially created apprenticeship training position.
Photos courtesy of MBFW Berlin