Kilian Kerner presented his new line ‘Shitstorm‘ for Kilian Kerner Berlin during the Berlin Fashion Week at Uber Eats Music Hall. With his fashion show at 2.p.m., the designer kicked off the COLLECTIVEFOUR initiative, which was celebrated in the evening together with the designers Marcel Ostertag and Danny Reinke. 270 tickets each could be purchased in advance by the public; the entire proceeds will be donated. For the third time he is supporting the Children for Tomorrow Foundation by Stefanie Graf with the proceeds of this fashion show.
Under the motto ‘Let’s Fight For Them‘, the designers are already involved for the fifth season in a row with a show to support diversity and sustainability, but also for an individual good cause. By joining forces, their aim is to raise awareness, educate people and sensitise them to the different topics.
The invitation to the Kilian Kerner Berlin fashion show was accepted by numerous stars from film and television.
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For his Autumn Winter 2025 collection titled “Shitstorm”, Kilian Kerner continues his unisex concept just as consistently as his deliberate breaks in style: progressive daywear teams up with glamour and eveningwear. Sequins, glitter and floating satin optics contrast with playful denims. Eye-popping, vibrant pink alternate with night black and blue. Styles with voluminous silhouettes radiate a rather dramatic overall impression, while a bunch of classics are reinterpreted in incredibly innovative ways. A timeless coat, a true classic, is provided with sparkling sequins. Extra-sized flowers literally explode on the designs and form opulent dresses. The oversized cuts and volumes on the shoulders reflect the burden that a shitstorm can mean for a person. The majority of Kilian Kerner Berlin’s collection consists of vegan fabrics and is produced in neighbouring Poland.
“A shitstorm often hits those affected with full force and leaves deep scarves. The sudden onslaught on criticism, insults and personal hate speech not only causes stress and fear, but also bursts many into a maelstrom of helplessness and public explosure. Many withdraw, lose their social support or struggle with mental illnesses such as depression and burnout. Shitstorms are more than just a storm of public criticism – they can turn lives completely upside down and even destroy them. The constant critical observation by the public puts us under a lot of pressure today, because the dealing with freedom of expression is extremely exceeded.” stated Kilian Kerner.
The colour choice of his creations starts with very soft, blithe rose nuances. This colour palette contributes to a very graceful overall impression. However this carefree atmosphere quickly changes when dramatic black nuances, that often mysteriously sparkle and shine, dominate the runway. It hits the audience as unexpected as a storm on a sunny summer day. The melancholic music choice with songs such as David Kushner’s “Daylight” and Harry Styles’ “Sign of the Times” underlines this thoughtful overall picture. Worth of mentioning is also the fact golden fabrics shine bright through these dark times and give the wearer hope that everything will be fine in the end.
Kilian Kerner has been working as a designer since 2003. In addition to his own brands ‘Kilian Kerner’ and ‘Kilian Kerner Senses’, which have been sold in 14 countries, he worked together with companies such as Nike, Villeroy & Boch, Samsonite and others. Current cooperation partners are Tamaris and Mey. His ranges have already been presented in New York, Paris, London, Barcelona and L.A. At the Berlin Fashion Week since 2008 he is one of the established greats of the German capital.
The Kilian Kerner collection for Autumn Winter 2025 contains a total of 53 glamorous looks for both women and men – and each individual design comprises the usual self-confident message of Kilian Kerner Berlin. This season: hate and agitation must be stopped! A clear sign and a strong message against the next shitstorm. What stays in mind are his deliberate breaks in style, voluminous silhouettes and oversized cuts and a lot of pieces that shine bright through dark days.
Images Courtesy of ©KILIAN KERNER, Photography by Sebastian Reuter for BFW
Review by Sussan Zeck for D’SCENE Magazine
