At Berlin Fashion Week 2025, Austrian designer Rebekka Ruétz once again captivated the fashion world with her latest collection, “Rebirth – The Transformation of a New Era.”
A bold homage to metamorphosis, the collection explores the delicate yet powerful interplay between the old and the new, inviting wearers into a world of transformation.
With “Rebirth,” Ruétz delves into the profound beauty of change.
Inspired by the natural cycles of metamorphosis, the collection reflects the moment when an old self sheds like a skin, making way for something ethereal, galactic, and unstoppable. This is fashion as an experience—an invitation to embrace one’s own transformation.
Ruétz masterfully juxtaposes sharp architectural cuts with flowing organic forms, embodying the tension between structure and fluidity.
Sleek silhouettes hug the body, punctuated by sophisticated cut-outs and illuminated with golden and silver piping that catch the light. Meanwhile, voluminous draping cascades like waves, striking a delicate balance between strength and fragility.
The silhouettes shift between long, slender lines and oversized cocoon-like shapes, evoking both freedom and protection. This dynamic interplay ensures that each piece is not just clothing but an artistic expression of evolution.
Nature’s Palette, Elevated
The collection’s color palette pays tribute to the earth’s natural tones, creating a harmonious interplay of warm and cool shades. Smoky gray, soft orange, and inky indigo blend seamlessly with cream white, royal gold, and denim blue. Deep charcoal black and rich peat brown add striking contrast, grounding the ethereal elements of the collection with bold intensity.
For Rebekka Ruétz, Berlin Fashion Week is more than just a showcase—it’s a fitting stage for a designer who thrives on contrast and reinvention.
“Berlin is a vibrant microcosm filled with contradictions and endless possibilities,” she says. “Its loud, colorful energy is the perfect backdrop for a collection that celebrates the courage to transform.”
Rebekka Ruétz
While details remain under wraps, Ruétz hints at exciting collaborations in the works, adding another layer of anticipation to her evolving narrative. “The only constant in the universe is change,” she reflects, quoting Heraclitus. With “Rebirth,” she not only embraces this truth but transforms it into wearable poetry.
Rebekka Ruétz continues to redefine the boundaries of fashion, proving that transformation is not just inevitable—it is beautiful.
Check out other highlights from Berlin Fashion Week 2025 here.
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