Dusseldorf, Germany’s Fashion Capital

Dusseldorf Fashion Designers

Germany is the second largest fashion brand supplier in Europe with German-based designers, Escada, Addas, Hugo Boss, Adidas, and Joop, many of whom have instigated new processes to make their work more sustainable. A collection of Dusseldorf fashion designers enhance this significant economic cultural resource.

Drenched with soothing morning light, Marion Strehlow’s intimate atelier in the Oberbilk city district, in a ground floor complex where she both lives and works, inspires a feeling of creativity and inspiration. Her collection of unisex garments would fit naturally on Ko with their dark, earthy colors. Smiling, “I started from zero in 1998. I spent three years in fashion school and work with Italian fabrics, cotton and cashmere, and beautiful black cloth. I love to sew and create a garment from beginning to end, and make my own look, a look that is clean with unexpected hidden details, comfortable and classy to wear, and for all ages. I follow my heart and create garments that I love. I do have a clientele, and visitors can come to the studio if they call or email me.”stre-low.com, info@stre-low.com, 49 (0) 172 29 88 500

“Don’t Panic It’s Organic” is Heiko Wunder’s call to sustainability. His Wunder{Werk} atelier and retail stores are a commitment to an absolute sustainable lifestyle and a fully organic fashion collection. He said, “My fabric is from Austria free of toxic chemicals, and it’s softer and more attractive, and good for your skin, and I use stone nuts in place of plastic buttons.” His casual clothing is classic, not trendy, with six retail stores throughout Germany. wunderwerk.com

Suzusan, is a Japanese family-owned fashion house in business for over 100 years. Creative Director, Hiroyuki Murase said, “I design the collection and they are manufactured in Japan by my family dating to the 5th generation with special age-old Japanese skills. Cashmere—a favorite.” His clothes have been worn by Natalie Portman and created for Dior. suzusan.com

Stephanie Hahn’s stylish Live Lab Studios in the Loretto district, is brimming with energy. She said, “It’s new energy. I’m always looking for new designers and young people who can gather here and share their ideas. Fashion is a tough life, it’s not glamourous. It’s demanding work. Hahn was born in Dusseldorf and spent time in France, but her collection is handmade in Germany, and has been shown at Paris Fashion Week. Coats and unisex jackets are highlighted in the Hahn collection. She said, “I need to touch the material and see how it feels and falls.” Sustainability is important; avoiding chemicals, reducing over production, and creating biodegradable goods is the future. livelabstudios.com

Dusseldorf, a luxury fashion destination has a significate assemblage of elite fashion designers, a pleasure for fashionists world-wide.

Contact Ilona Marx, a local guide with great expertise in fashion; mail@ilonamarx.de