Blending in http://www.amiexpat.com/2008/09/12/how-to-dresslike-a-german/ Fashion in Germany Leading in country in the fashion industry behind France, Italy, and the US. Unconventional and lots of variety Berlin - (Fashion week) Düsseldorf (Igedo – trade fair) München, Hamburg, and Köln – (production) Designers Karl Lagerfeld Torsten Amft Hugo Boss Dorothee Schumacher Wolfgang Joop Gabriele Strehle Jil Sander Anja Gockel Michael Michalsky Willy Bogner Etienne Aigner Rudolf Tomas Maier Adi Dassler Rudolph Moshammer Brands BOSS Talbot Runhof Rohde adidas Kaviar Gauche Zalando PUMA Rena Lange Dr. Martens Escada Schiesser P&C JOOP! Closed Marc O'Polo MCM Reusch Tom Tailor Bruno Banani Valisere s.Oliver Jil Sander Jack Wolfskin Drykorn Strenesse Ulla Popken Esprit Triumph Buffalo Wunderkind Models Claudia Schiffer Manon von Gerkan Claudia Ciesla Heidi Klum Nico Aslı Bayram Diane Kruger Uschi Obermaier Shermine Shahrivar Eva Padberg Franziska Knuppe Evelyn Sharma Toni Garrn Lena Gercke Marten Laciny Julia Stegner Sara Nuru Lars Burmeister Kirsten Dunst Barbara Meier Tatjana Patitz Nadja Auermann Berlin Fashion Week Since 2007 Since 2011 in front of Brandenburg Gate One of the world’s for biggest with New York, Paris and Milano Competition given where new designers can show in Marc Jacob’s show Second show Berlin U-Bahn fashion show Traditional Clothing Tracht - identified a person as belonging to a particular group in terms of social and legal status (married, single), origin or trade Women - the dirndl, consists of a closefitting bodice combined with an apron in a different color A man's traditional clothing is made from leather, linen and wool. The 'Lederhosen', knee-length trousers or short-pants made from leather are worn with rustic shoes and wool socks 'tracht' on official occasions like weddings, festivals, etc. Modern Fashion Jil Sander redefined the classic chic with her well cut suits and costumes. The Strenesse label successfully works with clear lines and a casual style. Their keynote style: elegant leisure wear at its best. The renowned photographer Helmut Newton changed the genre of fashion photography through his groundbreaking work for magazines like 'Vogue', 'Marie Claire' or 'Elle'. Men's Casual Women's Casual Business Formal Children Current trends http://fashionfinder.asos.com/fashion-trends/mensss12/street-style/berlin-134