Danny Reinke presented his Autumn/Winter 2025 collection, Stupid Cupid, on day one of Berlin Fashion Week as part of the COLLECTIVE FOUR event.
This prêt-à-couture collection is a deep dive into the emotional turmoil of unfulfilled love, capturing the contradictions of longing, rejection, and obsession. What appears at first as playful romance gradually unveils the raw pain of unattainable affection.
Inspired by Connie Francis’ 1958 hit Stupid Cupid, the collection channels the song’s bittersweet energy—where love is accompanied by frustration rather than joy.
The color palette reflects this emotional tension, with vivid shades of red symbolizing passion and heartbreak, contrasted by subdued tones of gray, black, white, and striking lime green.
The collection features structured corsets symbolizing love’s grip, voluminous petticoats, and sharp pencil skirts inspired by 1950s fashion. Smoking shirts, suspenders, and cropped Spencer jackets bring a contemporary twist to classic dandy aesthetics.
The juxtaposition of recycled leather with intricate draping adds both strength and vulnerability, subtly referencing the Greek god of love, Eros. Three-dimensional floral appliqués create a sense of chaotic emotion, while crochet details add a touch of irony to the theme of illusion versus reality.
Handcrafted in Reinke’s Berlin atelier, every piece in Stupid Cupid reflects the brand’s commitment to meticulous craftsmanship and research-driven storytelling. With this collection, Reinke masterfully turns the agony of unrequited love into wearable art, proving that even heartbreak can be beautiful.
Photography by Sebastian Reuter/Getty Images for Danny Reinke.
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