Eco-Fashion Highlights: Berlin Fashion Week SS26
Explore the most sustainable collections from Berlin Fashion Week SS26. From circular fashion to upcycled materials, see how brands like Sezgin, Haderlump, and Palmwine IceCREAM are leading the way in eco-conscious design.
Berlin Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026 wrapped on July 3, and sustainability was more than just window dressing, it was woven into the fabric of the event. With new minimum eco-standards for participation, many designers rose to the challenge by embedding sustainability directly into their collections. From upcycled materials to circular design systems and local sourcing, Berlin’s runways showed that fashion and responsibility can go hand in hand.
Standout Sustainable Collections
Palmwine IceCREAM
This playful label fused streetwear energy with environmental integrity. Upcycled leather, Ghanaian artisan-made mesh, and deadstock cotton were key materials. The SS26 collection celebrated both sustainability and global collaboration.
Palmwine IceCREAM SS26 looks for Berlin Fashion Week Source: JTDapper Fashion Week
Damur
Known for blending performance and statement fashion, Damur used eco-leather and structured denim to tell a story of fluid identity and transformation. The materials and construction showed that sustainability can still be expressive and experimental.
Damur SS26 looks for Berlin Fashion Week Source: JTDapper Fashion Week
Sezgin
Sezgin prioritized local production, small batch counts, and supply chain transparency. These pieces felt personal, grounded and built to last.
Sezgin SS26 looks for Berlin Fashion Week Source: Vogue
SF1OG
SF1OG kept things clean but conscious. The collection heavily featured deadstock fabrics and simple, layered cuts that elevated sustainability without showing off eco credentials.
SF1OG SS26 looks for Berlin Fashion Week Source: Vogue
Haderlump
Haderlump’s Circularis debuted as Berlin’s first full circular line: made completely from fabric scraps, deadstock, and recycled materials. They also offered lifetime repairs, reinforcing their commitment beyond one season.
Marke
Marke used quiet design and deadstock textiles to create pieces that are built to last. Made in small runs to avoid waste, the collection felt calm and enduring, a true antidote to fast fashion.
Marke SS26 looks for Berlin Fashion Week Source: Vogue
Richert Beil
Richert Beil embraced the theme of renewal through hand-dyed lace, floral appliqués, and careful craftsmanship. The textures and layers felt organic, as did the underlying message: fashion can move forward without leaving its roots behind.
Richert Beil SS26 looks for Berlin Fashion Week Source: Vogue
What This Means
- Each brand took a unique stab at sustainability local sourcing, deadstock, circularity, durability.
- These efforts show that green fashion can be artistic, wearable, and meaningful not preachy or uniform.
- Berlin SS26 confirmed that sustainability is becoming a requirement for forward-thinking brands.
Conclusion
This season in Berlin was a reminder that responsible fashion is possible and stylish. As sustainability becomes a baseline for design, these brands are leading a quiet but powerful shift toward clothing we can feel good about wearing and buying.
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