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The label BARRE NOIRE was established in the summer of 2009 by Timm Süssbrich. Prior to this, he spent three years studying at a Berlin fashion school and was able to gain experience with notable labels in Paris, Berlin and Los Angeles. For his own label the Berlin designer has always followed a strict motif: conceptional forms and clear colourings avoiding sensationalism and severe fabric contortions – nonchalence and elegance are combined in one look.

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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. Besides international top models as Alec Wek and Lily Cole, the 72-year-old Veruschka alias Countess of Lehndorff and tattoo model Lexy Hell walk for ANJA GOCKEL fashion shows. In March 2012, Anja Gockel established the first ANJA GOCKEL Monolabel-Store in Mainz next to her fashion studio. Since 2013, the winner of the German Lifestyle Award 2012/2013 also sells her fashion online under www.anja-gockel-shop.com.

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You´re attention loving? Well, you’ll be attention getting! Wearing Lena Hoschek places you directly into the spotlight of the ultra feminine. After assisting Vivienne Westwood at her London studio, Lena Hoschek started her own label in 2006 at the age of 24. Her collections do not follow trends or the general conception of ‘cool’, they are simply a reflection of what has fascinated her since her childhood: the female ideal of the 40s and 50s, craftsmanship, high-end tailoring, traditional materials and patterns but also rock ‘n’ roll and punk music, tattoos, bad guys and fast cars. Celebrating the erotics of the Pin-up who didn’t take themselves too seriously, Lena Hoschek’s clothes are made for all the Sophia Lorens and Marilyns of today. Lena Hoschek’s collections take you back to times when women were real women and men were real men. I bet, when designing, she secretly dreams of Rhett Butler.

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Rebekka Ruetz was born in 1984 in Austria and finished her studies as Best Graduate at AMD Munich in 2008. She gained inspiration and experience during her studies in India and her work for PETER PILOTTO. Thereupon she founded her very own fashion label REBEKKA RUÈTZ in 2009. It is known for extreme and remarkable creations and the efficiency to combine exceptional materials. In her collections she creates fashion for the modern Amazon. Rebekka Ruetz won the Cognos Relevance Award in 2008 and the Best Newcomer Award presented by STEFFL in 2013. In July 2011 Rebekka Ruétz presented he collection for the first time at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin.

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Julian Zigerli was born and raised in Switzerland. He studied at the University of Arts in Berlin. After graduating in 2010, he returned back to his roots in Zurich where he founded his correspondent Men’s clothing label: JULIAN ZIGERLI. Since he began with his first collection, Julian Zigerli has celebrated both national and international success. His collections have already been presented worldwide in Berlin, Milan, Paris, London, New York, Florence, Zürich and Seoul. For the last 5 seasons Julian Zigerli has presented his own fashion show in Berlin. In the A/W14 season, he got invited by Giorgio Armani, to present his "the one and only“ collection during Milan fashion week at the Armani/Teatro. Julian Zigerli’s talent has also been widely celebrated within the world of Design. He has been nominated for the Design Price Schweiz in 2011 and 2013 and the Swiss Design Award in 2013. In 2012 he won the Swiss Design Award with his AW12 collection “to infinity and beyond“.

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