Off To Germany

Since Queen Marie is off on holiday to Berlin early next year, I thought I would do some posts on Germany based designers between now and then. I feel an affinity with Germany in some small way since my father's side of the family was of German descend, so one day too I will venture there. Sadly, in my current financial state it won't be any time soon!

Germany seems rather good at throwing up designers who are doing something a little different and I think one label which perfectly exemplifies this is Boessert/Schorn. The brainchild of Sonia Boessert and Brigitte Schorn this label was nominated for the Karstadt New Generation Award 2008 held in Berlin.

I realise it's another of those labels which often gets tagged with the word 'unisex', which seems generally to translate to 'oversized', but I think the techniques they use and the treatment of the fabrics give the clothes a solid identity, as opposed to the 'one size fits all', ambiguous approach that I find unisex labeled designers often appear to have.

Each piece is intricately worked and the usage of natural fabrics, like cotton jersey and wool, lends the loosely draped clothes a more luxurious quality even though the shapes are decidedly unobtrusive and often crumpled and disheveled in appearance.

There shredded jersey has taken on an almost lace like appearance and I love the weaving techniques used on necklines.

They place a solid emphasis on wearable clothes but without sacrificing detail and interest.

Queen Michelle

Comments

[Kat George]

Thanks for this post! I'm going to Berlin next week! xx

[enc]

I see why you like this line. It looks like you!

[Brigadeiro]

I love every single piece! The detailing is just amazing, and it looks so easy to wear! GORGEOUS!

[Helen-LG]

These are great - they demand a second glance. And then a third!

I'm not sure how unisex I'd class any of the items above though. Perhaps they work on another level when worn by a man but none of them look like they weren't made to be worn by a woman.

All looks very comfortable and easy to wear... They definitely meet their remit! Great find, thanks!