Spotlighted Innovation: A Dynamic Trio

Every place has its own special characteristics, whether it be unique types of cuisine, prime real estate, distinct art techniques, or even fashion influence! There are also cities where architectural inspiration encompasses you from a multitude of angles. Berlin is one of those places to me.

Although it’s been a long time since I’ve exchanged greetings with Berlin, a couple friends and colleagues of mine are presently there for fashion events. After briefly catching up with them (via the blessings of Skype) it triggered personal influences and inspiration of the past, so I wanted to share with you a few fashion labels that have been under my radar for a little while.

German Fashion Designers
Xess Baba Eco Fashion 

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Xess + Baba 

Swiss label Xess+Baba is known for their uniquely designed reversible garments and knit creations. They use high quality yarns in their design process with a focus on sustainable objectives upheld by Oeko-Tex standards, a certified system which tests the production levels of (textile) raw materials. This also includes processes and manufacturing conditions to ensure no harmful substances bear as a risk to the consumer as an end result. You may view their current lookbook here.

German Fashion Designers

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House of Boing

You’ve likely heard of House of Boing or perhaps seen creations from them without even knowing. In case you haven’t here’s what you have missed out on: Based in Austria, House of Boing masterfully provides artful and edgy garments stemming from kinetic attributes. Imagine your personal fashion expressions being brought to life in a playful, yet wearable way and with one’s changeable nature being taken into consideration.

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There’s a dramatic spirit of performance and fine art also captured in many of the pieces, which are worth an appreciative study all on their own. You may view more extraordinary works from House of Boing here, as well as the sister site from designer, Sandra Bamminger here.


Steinwidder fashion German design

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Steinwidder

I first heard of Anita Steinwidder when I was visiting my sister who was living in Austria. Steinwidder’s ecological ethos is expressed in her clothing interpreted by visual and tactile blends resulting in handmade upcycled creations. Previously an architect, Steinwidder evinces the alteration of shape and modular formulas as the base for (three-dimensional) creations produced. More works can be seen here.


Photos: (Source) (Above) From Trespass collection: Collaborative works of Steinwidder and visual artist, Matthias Winkler.

What artists or designers influence you, but aren’t necessarily direct translations into your style of dressing? 


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85 comments

  • Maria at inredningsvis says:

    LOVE this post….so cute and arty:)
    I wish you a great week dear.

    LOVE M

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  • Maria at inredningsvis says:

    LOVE this post….so cute and arty:)
    I wish you a great week dear.

    LOVE M

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  • LInda says:

    Love the outift in the third pic to the right!

    Thank you so much for your sweet comment!

    Stop by soon!

    X
    /L from sweden

    http://isbla.blogspot.com

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  • LInda says:

    Love the outift in the third pic to the right!

    Thank you so much for your sweet comment!

    Stop by soon!

    X
    /L from sweden

    http://isbla.blogspot.com

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  • sisters closet says:

    Love the artistic pieces – I'm not sure to what extent I'll rock alternative fashion, but definitely a big fan of the creative and artistic outcomes.

    xx
    5th&6th

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  • Daniela says:

    very sharp post! i really appreciate helmut lang, and it's all genius, but it never translates into my wardrobe..xx

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  • Clare says:

    Oh wow! I love Baba! So innovative and unique
    http://www.clarabelleblog.com

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  • Mary Jo at Trustyourstyle says:

    So cool that you are writing about these lines. I'm always inspired by Alexander McQueen and Vivian Westwood although very little of it translates into my personal style. I just love their vision.
    xo Mary Jo

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  • sisters closet says:

    Love the artistic pieces – I&#39m not sure to what extent I&#39ll rock alternative fashion, but definitely a big fan of the creative and artistic outcomes.

    xx
    5th&6th

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  • Kirstin Marie says:

    Ooo I love this. I think my favorite is House of Boing. 

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  • Audrey Allure says:

    Xess + Baba and House of Boing look cool 🙂 Such creative pieces!

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  • Daniela says:

    very sharp post! i really appreciate helmut lang, and it&#39s all genius, but it never translates into my wardrobe..xx

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  • Mary Jo at Trustyourstyle says:

    So cool that you are writing about these lines. I&#39m always inspired by Alexander McQueen and Vivian Westwood although very little of it translates into my personal style. I just love their vision.
    xo Mary Jo

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  • pratishtha Durga says:

    Love the labels you have featured. My own style is more freewheeling, and I pick up isolated influences from a lot of places. 

    http://www.shotcouture.com 

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  • Angela Keeley-White says:

    wow, so unique! Love the creativity.

    xo,
    Angela
    headtotoechic.blogspot.com

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  • Dawn {The Alternative Wife} says:

    Really love what I'm seeing fromThe House of Boing and Xess & Baba.  Thanks for introducing me to them 🙂 xoxo

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  • Ladyofashion says:

     Thanks! Hope you had a great wkd.

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  • Thechicsheet.net says:

    What beautiful and creative pieces!

    XX,
    Miranda

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  • THE-LOUDMOUTH says:

    Such unique designs… that cut-up dress is awesome!

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  • Style Delights says:

    That's a great idea to share the unique brands like these! Love their style! Hope you are having a wonderful day!
    -Jyoti
    Style-Delights Blog

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  • Chic 'n Cheap Living says:

    Love the edginess and creativity here!  happy weekend dear!

    xoxo,Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  • A Brit Greek says:

    XessBaba look like an innovative label… so many cool new labels out there. I'm always inspired by designers/artists, who minimalist and clean lines well – which is usually the complete opposite of me, but i'm welcoming it slowly!
    x.o.x.o

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  • Lyddiegal says:

    i love the dimensionality of Xess+Baba's dresses

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  • Ladyofashion says:

     Yes, I had a look online at the Raf Simons for Dior collection. Loved it! Thank you for your comment.

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  • Izzy says:

    thanks for sharing all these wonderful designers! the shredded knit from Steinwidder is amazing <3

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  • BROKEN.WHIMSY says:

    Oh my goodness hun, I am sincerely thankful for this post. Sometimes as bloggers we dont take the time to realise some original or 'under the radar' talents like these and its great that someone else appreciates them too ^_^  Particularly taken with Xess + Baba and will be following this brands journey very thoroughly from now on lol.

    Eeli xx

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  • Kim A. says:

    oh wow! these are fabulous. i'm always looking for different designers with new ideas. sometimes you get tired of the same power houses.
     http://www.averysweetblog.com/

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  • JTWisdom says:

    Wow great inspirations,  I see the architecture in the fashion of House of Boing. I am really loving the House of Dior.
    Great post.

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  • Fashion Cappuccino says:

    I love the name the house of boing! So cool! I love Chanel but it's a little too lady-like for me. My style is more like Versace and Balmain. Sexy and edgy. xoxoxoo

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    🙂 Me too! These are a few of my favourites.

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks Sam! 

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    I've not seen much of Nielsen's creations, but did like what was shown at LFW. Thanks! Have a wonderful weekend.

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    You too Sacramento! Happy weekend. -xx

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Oh yes, Catherine Baba has such an interesting style. Happy weekend doll! xoxo 🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Oh, great then I'm happy to introduce you to them. Happy weekend to you. -xo

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks for your comment! 🙂 Happy weekend.

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  • Alessia Milanese says:

    so many great inspirations, lovely post!

    Alessia

    THE CHILI COOL

    FACEBOOK

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  • Julie Lan says:

    looks like some innovative and creative pieces!! have a great weekend hun <3

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Oh yes, Catherine Baba has such an interesting style. Happy weekend doll! xoxo 🙂

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  • Oh to Be a Muse says:

    Xess + Baba looks really, really unique and different. Kinda liking that!

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  • Oh to Be a Muse says:

    Xess + Baba looks really, really unique and different. Kinda liking that!

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  • Adeola Naomi Aderemi says:

    Great pictures, like them all!!!
    Following you on GFC & Bloglovin!

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  • somekindofstyle says:

    wow, some very cool looks there.. love the first one! xo

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  • Sam says:

    Hi dear, great style post, I love learning about new and innovative brands, these are amazing!Have a wonderful weekend!

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  • John Rose says:

    AN OVERLOAD OF DIY INSPIRATION LOVE IT 🙂  I hope you can check out my site: http://theproverbs.net and FOLLOW. Meanwhile, I shall continue browsing. Hope to hear from you soon and following. God Bless!

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  • Rosalind says:

    Love the look as well as the sustainable credentials of Xess+Baba. Such innovative shapes and a brilliant idea for reversibility.
    The designer I'm finding particularly influential at the moment is Corrie Nielsen. The cut, shape, drape and texture of her clothes is jaw-dropping

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  • Adeola Naomi Aderemi says:

    Great pictures, like them all!!!
    Following you on GFC & Bloglovin!

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  • SACRAMENTO says:

    Brilliant!!!
    Have a lovely weekend, Madison
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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  • miss b says:

    Reversible garments – sounds like a good idea!
    http://missbbobochic.blogspot.co.uk/   

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  • The Dainty Dolls House says:

    I like those..The House of Boing is very interesting. Even the Xess & Baba too, just I think I would prefer different colours for the clothes, but I like creation and something different. I like new designers that create rather than make a new version of a trend or something done before. These clothes are fun and interesting, I'd wear some of the pieces. Designers I like, hmm..Betsey Johnson..Anna Sui. I also like the stylist Catherine Baba too 🙂 xx

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  • Diana says:

    Great outfits!

    Thanks for your comment!

    http://petitemini.blogspot.se/

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  • Fashionistable says:

    3 interesting designers. I like the idea of reversible clothing. Thanks for the intro's

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  • Ivana @ Macarons and Pearls says:

    I've never heard of these brands before, but they seem pretty cool! Thanks for sharing!

    xx IvanaMacarons and Pearls

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  • Sam says:

    Hi dear, great style post, I love learning about new and innovative brands, these are amazing!Have a wonderful weekend!

    Reply
  • John Rose says:

    AN OVERLOAD OF DIY INSPIRATION LOVE IT :)  I hope you can check out my site: http://theproverbs.net and FOLLOW. Meanwhile, I shall continue browsing. Hope to hear from you soon and following. God Bless!

    Reply
  • Viviana Alma Falcone Molinelli says:

    Wow, these are really breathtaking! love it!!! xo, Alma
    http://www.soulofashopper.com

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  • Rosalind says:

    Love the look as well as the sustainable credentials of Xess+Baba. Such innovative shapes and a brilliant idea for reversibility.
    The designer I&#39m finding particularly influential at the moment is Corrie Nielsen. The cut, shape, drape and texture of her clothes is jaw-dropping

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  • SACRAMENTO says:

    Brilliant!!!
    Have a lovely weekend, Madison
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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  • miss b says:

    Reversible garments – sounds like a good idea!
    http://missbbobochic.blogspot.co.uk/&#160;  

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  • The Dainty Dolls House says:

    I like those..The House of Boing is very interesting. Even the Xess & Baba too, just I think I would prefer different colours for the clothes, but I like creation and something different. I like new designers that create rather than make a new version of a trend or something done before. These clothes are fun and interesting, I&#39d wear some of the pieces. Designers I like, hmm..Betsey Johnson..Anna Sui. I also like the stylist Catherine Baba too 🙂 xx

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  • MOSAMUSE says:

    all of these are very original!! nice post! i really like the yellow one!
    xo
    MOSAMUSE

    http://www.MOSAMUSE.com

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  • Diana says:

    Great outfits!

    Thanks for your comment!

    http://petitemini.blogspot.se/

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  • fashiongeek says:

    Omg whatever the last guy wore is amazing!
    and me alexander mcqueen!
    can't wait to see you on my blog!www.faashiongeek.blogspot.com

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  • Fashionistable says:

    3 interesting designers. I like the idea of reversible clothing. Thanks for the intro&#39s

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  • Katherine McAdoo says:

    all of these are very interesting – the last ones with the cutouts really catch my eye – very creative

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  • Jennifer Fabulous says:

    Wow this is more than fashion, it's ART!

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  • trishie says:

    Xess and baba looks good!  

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    haha! Yes, that Galliano is quite theatrical ..much much goodness! 🙂 

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thank you. Yes, House Of Boing are one of my favourites.

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Great! Glad to introduce you to them. Happy w/e dear! xx

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  • Rachel @ à la Modest says:

    Alternative-looking designs always catch my eye. Great designers!

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  • MOSAMUSE says:

    all of these are very original!! nice post! i really like the yellow one!
    xo
    MOSAMUSE

    http://www.MOSAMUSE.com

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  • sartorialsidelines says:

    Those House of Boing creations are amazing – what a great post!

    Courtney ~ http://sartorialsidelines.com

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  • Daniella says:

    Hi sweetie, What a great post, I hadn't heard of these brands before so thank you for sharing 🙂

    Take care,Daniella xox

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  • francesca romana capizzi says:

    Well galliano is inspiring me but I could not go out dressed like that!!
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  • Ylenia says:

    Amazing finds!
    Visit my blog and let me know what you think of my latest post…
    I'll be happy to read your opinion!

    XOXO

    Ylenia

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    haha! Yes, that Galliano is quite theatrical ..much much goodness! :) 

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thank you. Yes, House Of Boing are one of my favourites.

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Great! Glad to introduce you to them. Happy w/e dear! xx

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  • Alexis Grace says:

    Thanks for sharing these lines… I am sorry that I didn't get to enjoy Berlin Fashion Week this year.  

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  • Rachel @ à la Modest says:

    Alternative-looking designs always catch my eye. Great designers!

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  • Stills says:

    LOVE that purple dress!

    http://www.stills.rs

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  • sartorialsidelines says:

    Those House of Boing creations are amazing – what a great post!

    Courtney ~ http://sartorialsidelines.com

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  • Daniella says:

    Hi sweetie, What a great post, I hadn&#39t heard of these brands before so thank you for sharing 🙂

    Take care,Daniella xox

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  • Alexis Grace says:

    Thanks for sharing these lines… I am sorry that I didn&#39t get to enjoy Berlin Fashion Week this year.  

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