Seen by Fräulein #30

Nadja Auermann returns for PORTS 1961

Following her appearance in the brand’s February presentation, Nadja Auermann fronts the new FW26 campaign photographed by Rankin. Exploring movement as both a physical and emotional force, the campaign pairs Auermann’s unmistakable presence with Rankin’s bold visual language, resulting in a series of striking portraits that balance strength, restraint and contemporary elegance.

The Aesop Queer Library returns to Berlin

From 22–25 July, Aesop transforms its Kurfürstendamm store into a Queer Reading Room, inviting visitors to take home a complimentary book by an LGBTQIA+ author. This year’s edition, Body of Work, explores the body as a site of identity, resistance and self-expression, continuing Aesop’s ongoing commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices through literature.

An Evening of Conversations on Art

On Wednesday, 22 July, at 6 PM, Château Royal Berlin hosts the launch of National-Galerie, a new book of conversations with legendary gallerist Michael Werner, presented by co-author Nils Emmerichs. The event takes place in the Gallery Space at Château Royal Berlin and is open to the public, with seating available on a first come, first served basis.

MCM teams up with FC Bayern Women

Luxury brand MCM has announced a new two-year partnership with FC Bayern Women, bringing together two Munich institutions with a shared commitment to ambition, performance and international reach. Looking beyond traditional sponsorship, the collaboration aims to further raise the profile of women’s football through fashion, with a joint capsule collection already planned for autumn.

Inspired by women who rewrote the rules

For Fall 2026, ZIMMERMANN looks to pioneering Australian women of the 1920s whose independence and determination challenged convention. Utility dressing meets fluid femininity through sculptural tailoring, sportswear references and lingerie-inspired silhouettes, creating a collection that celebrates confidence, movement and a playful refusal to accept boundaries.

Martina Ferragamo makes her screenwriting debut

Premiering at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, Un Passo Alla Volta (One Step at a Time) marks Martina Ferragamo’s debut as a screenwriter. Co-written with Simone Coppo, the short film follows an actress confronting questions of identity, family and belonging while portraying her own family history on screen. Starring Ferragamo alongside Margherita Buy, Francesco Colella and Francesco Centorame, the film intertwines the legacy of Salvatore Ferragamo with a deeply personal exploration of heritage and self-discovery.

Vietnamese creativity arrives in Berlin

From 24 July to 8 August, VV transforms a space in Berlin-Kreuzberg into a showcase of contemporary Vietnamese fashion, art and culture. Bringing together independent designers, artists and musicians, the pop-up explores identity, heritage and creative exchange through exhibitions, performances, DJ sets and live music. Opening during Berlin CSD, VV creates a meeting point between Vietnam’s new generation of creatives and Berlin’s diverse cultural landscape.

ALO enters the eyewear space

ALO expands its lifestyle universe with its first-ever sunglasses collection, introducing six silhouettes handcrafted in Japan and designed in Los Angeles. Fronted by Lila Moss, Amelia Gray, Lara Stone, Alton Mason, Matthew Noszka and Estelle Chen, the cinematic campaign by director Bardia Zeinali explores perspective, individuality and self-expression, translating the brand’s studio-to-street philosophy into a new everyday essential.