Fashion Scene informs you about the latest developments from the world of fashion in Germany. The online magazine contains articles on fashion-related subjects, designer portraits, information on projects by the Goethe-Institut and relevant links.
In times in which aesthetic standards for Google’s high-tech head-worn display “Glass” are being sought, designers are demonstrating that linkages between art, technology and fashion often show the most promise where technological aspects serve to realise a conceptual idea.
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Tradition seeks to re-invent itself, and not only in Bavaria. The dirndl is celebrating its triumph not only in regional Bavarian-Austrian versions, but in cross-over with modern high fashion and African wax print fabrics.
Oktoberfest goes global.
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A fresh wind is blowing through the Weltkulturen Museum (Museum of World Cultures); remixing masks and moccasins, animal skin and fur clothing, and crocheted backpacks, Black Forest Bollenhüte (traditional felt hats), bridal headdresses and feather necklaces. In the exhibition “Trading Style,” all these anachronistic objects can be marvelled at in a new context.
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