Danny Reinke x Berlin Fashion Week 2024: Fairytale, traditional, beastly good!
Danny Reinke takes us into a magical dream world where animals dominate fashion. I went to Berlin Fashion Week for you so that you can see Danny Reinke’s latest outfits straight away. Fashion Week, Wednesday, 12 noon Berlin – Today Danny Reinke presents his fall / winter 24 collection. A look at the highlights of the fashion show and the label. Discover more fashion trends 2024 here.
Danny Reinke fall / winter 2024
3 highlights from the catwalk
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Backstage interview with Danny Reinke
We interviewed designer Danny Reinke exclusively behind the scenes of his Fall / Winter 2024 runway show after the show. Backstage at the Verti Music Hall, Berlin:
FIV: Danny, thank you very much for taking the time for this interview. How does it feel to be here today?
Danny Reinke: It’s very exciting, of course. Today is the third time that “W.E4.FASHIONDAY” has taken place. This collaboration came about after Mercedes-Benz withdrew. Some of us were suddenly left without a platform, but then we joined forces to create something new.
FIV: Why did you come together specifically as a group of four?
Danny Reinke: After Mercedes-Benz dropped out, we had to act quickly. Kilian Kerner first contacted Marcel Ostertag, and soon afterwards Rebeca Ruétz and I joined him. The idea was to get something off the ground together. It was a spontaneous decision that came about through direct communication and mutual admiration for each other’s work.
FIV: Today you are supporting a project close to your heart. Why did you choose the Müritz Bear Sanctuary?
Danny Reinke: My decision was based on a personal experience. Last year, I visited the Müritz bear sanctuary and the emotions that this visit triggered inspired me to create my first collection. It was important to me to give the bear sanctuary renewed visibility and to tell a story with the collection, which is also symbolized by the bear brooches.
FIV: Your current collection is called “The Dreams in the Cupboard”. What inspired you to create this name and the collection?
Danny Reinke: On the one hand, “The Dreams in the Cupboard” symbolizes the dreams that our clothes embody – the dreams that you fulfill when you buy a piece of clothing. On the other hand, the name refers to my personal “Wunderkammer”, a collection of thoughts, memories and stories that are important to me. This collection expresses the contents of my Wunderkammer and connects them to the concept of dreaming, both metaphorically and literally.
FIV: Do you still feel as excited today as you did when you started your first collection?
Danny Reinke: The routine is there, but the excitement and tension remain the same every season. I challenge myself to top every collection, which naturally brings with it a certain amount of nervousness. But thanks to my great team, who I can rely on, I know that together we can overcome anything. Fashion is a team effort and I am grateful for the people I get to work with.
FIV: Danny, thank you very much for the open conversation and the insights into your work and motivations.
Danny Reinke: Thank you, it was a pleasure.
Danny Reinke: Sustainable designs made by hand
Danny Reinke is an up-and-coming fashion designer from Berlin, known for his commitment to craftsmanship and sustainability. His label produces all of its garments by hand in Berlin and places great importance on the highest quality and durability. Reinke sets an example for environmentally conscious fashion through customized production on demand and ecologically responsible production standards.
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