Nov 11

Style Inspiration: Berlin by Danielle Blakeley

Berlin: a fusion of bold art, design and nightlife, where boundaries refuse to be defined.

Berlin has been known for its dramatic sharp bold direction since the 1990s to present; clubbing, arts, architecture and fashion. Berlin, the collection is defined the bold colours and strong themes, found not only on physical objects in the city but also its people. The new freedoms afforded to the people of Berlin saw an explosion of creativity.

Everywhere in Berlin, colour and sharp geometric are centre stage. Be it in the city’s famous street art, buildings or underground arts/fashion scene.

I have taken the bold colour blocking from club fashion and transcribed it to the hair in the collection. Further techniques such as freehand, stencilling and precision placement have been inspired by the vibe from Berlin. Strengthen with strong cuts that lead themselves to creative hair colour.

If there was a Fashion Designer who symbolized my inspiration, it would be the German Philipp Plein. His work is bold and opulent yet provocative. A bit of rock and roll yet high end, taking inspiration of pop culture yet shaped by strong architectural lines.

The continuous evolving styles of Berlin fashion and art, which oscillates and changes over time continue to provide new inspiration. A melting pot of style and glamour.