At BERLIN FASHION WEEK, Danny Reinke presented his spring/summer 2025 collection as part of the COLLECTIVE FOUR event.
“Stupid Cupid” is a tribute to the emotional turmoil of unrequited love. The title is inspired by a piece of music by Connie Francis from the late 1950s.
This collection is a fashion-forward emotional rollercoaster of women’s and men’s looks that addresses the contradictory nature of hopeless infatuation.
The heart of this emotional SS25 collection is made up of vibrant red tones in various shades.
Free and unfettered, the liberated body lies at the heart of #DannyReinke Spring Summer Collection 2025
Like the collection title, which can be traced back to Connie Francis, other allusions to the 1950s also make up an essential part of the collection. Bow blouses, pencil skirts and voluminous petticoats made of tulle meet tuxedo shirts as an element of a modern interpretation of the dandy look, completed by suspenders, sock holders and Spencer jackets.
“Stupid Cupid you’re a real mean guy.
I’d like to clip your wings so you can’t fly.
I’m in love and it’s a crying shame.
And I know that you’re the one to blame.”
– From ‘Stupid Cupid’ by Connie Francis, 1958
Tangled, three-dimensional flower structures on a pure white fabric jaquette convey a sense of chaos, while crochet elements add a humorous touch to the play with appearance and reality.
Recycled leather, which gives the collection a certain hardness and robustness, forms a symbiosis with elaborate draping. Danny Reinke’s prêt-à-couture line represents a rollercoaster of emotions through these complex relationships.
Photos courtesy Sebastian Reuter for Getty Images.
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