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Edda Gimnes is the winner of the 2016 fashion talent award “Designer for Tomorrow” by Peek & Cloppenburg and its online shop Fashion ID. The graduate from the London College of Fashion presented her womenswear collection “The Ragpicker” on the catwalk at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin and won over the Jury Board led by Patron Alber Elbaz with her hand-drawn prints in black and white. The award show kicked off with the new collection by Mareike Massing, the 2015 DfT winner.
The 700 guests included Naomie Harris, Sofía Sanchez de Betak, Emilia Schüle, Sara Nuru, Franz Dinda, Ursula Karven, Franziska Knuppe, Katja Flint, Johanna Klum, who was hosting, and Lena Meyer-Landrut, who performed two songs live at the beginning of the evening.
Jury Board
Christiane Arp (Editor-in-Chief VOGUE), John Cloppenburg (Member of the Executive Committee Peek & Cloppenburg KG, Düsseldorf), Melissa Drier (German Correspondent Women’s Wear Daily), Karen Heumann (Founder and Chairwoman (Spokesperson) thjnk), Marcus Luft (Deputy Editor-in-Chief and Fashion Director GALA), Jessica Weiß (Founder and chief writer on the Journelles.de fashion blog), Kerstin Weng (Editor-in-Chief InStyle), Michael Werner (Editor-in-Chief TextilWirtschaft).
About the award
The fashion talent award “Designer for Tomorrow” has been presented as part of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin since 2009. As an initiative of Peek & Cloppenburg and its online shop Fashion ID, the award provides a visible platform for creativity. It offers up-and-coming fashion talent the opportunity to be discovered as such and to receive a great deal of attention from the fashion industry and the public.
This year’s finalists:
Edda Gimnes (London College of Fashion), David Kälble (Academy of Fashion & Design Düsseldorf (AMD)), Elisa Kley (University of Applied Sciences and Arts Hannover), Marc Morris Mok (London College of Fashion), and Ancuta Sarca (University of Art and Design Cluj-Napoca).
View photos from the event below and Enjoy!
BERLIN, GERMANY – JUNE 30: Naomie Harris attends the ‘Designer for Tomorrow’ show during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2017 at Erika Hess Eisstadion on June 30, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Luca Teuchmann/Getty Images for P&C and Fashion ID) *** Local Caption *** Naomie Harris
BERLIN, GERMANY – JUNE 30: (R-L) Franziska Knuppe and Sara Nuru, both dressed by Peek & Cloppenburg, and Victoria Swarovski attend the ‘Designer for Tomorrow’ show during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2017 at Erika Hess Eisstadion on June 30, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Luca Teuchmann/Getty Images for P&C and Fashion ID) *** Local Caption *** Sara Nuru;Franziska Knuppe;Victoria Swarovski
BERLIN, GERMANY – JUNE 30: (L-R) Lena Meyer-Landrut, Sara Nuru and Hadnet Tesfai attend the ‘Designer for Tomorrow’ show during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2017 at Erika Hess Eisstadion on June 30, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Luca Teuchmann/Getty Images for P&C and Fashion ID) *** Local Caption *** Lena Meyer-Landrut;Sara Nuru;Hadnet Tesfai
BERLIN, GERMANY – JUNE 30: Johanna Klum attends the ‘Designer for Tomorrow’ show during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2017 at Erika Hess Eisstadion on June 30, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images for P&C and Fashion ID) *** Local Caption *** Johanna Klum
BERLIN, GERMANY – JUNE 30: Annabelle Mandeng attends the ‘Designer for Tomorrow’ show during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2017 at Erika Hess Eisstadion on June 30, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Luca Teuchmann/Getty Images for P&C and Fashion ID) *** Local Caption *** Annabelle Mandeng
BERLIN, GERMANY – JUNE 30: A model walks the runway at the fashion talent award ‘Designer for Tomorrow’ by Peek & Cloppenburg and Fashion ID hosted by Alber Elbaz during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2017 at Erika Hess Eisstadion on June 30, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for P&C and Fashion ID)
BERLIN, GERMANY – JUNE 30: A model walks the runway at the fashion talent award ‘Designer for Tomorrow’ by Peek & Cloppenburg and Fashion ID hosted by Alber Elbaz during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2017 at Erika Hess Eisstadion on June 30, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for P&C and Fashion ID)
BERLIN, GERMANY – JUNE 30: A model walks the runway at the fashion talent award ‘Designer for Tomorrow’ by Peek & Cloppenburg and Fashion ID hosted by Alber Elbaz during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2017 at Erika Hess Eisstadion on June 30, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for P&C and Fashion ID)
BERLIN, GERMANY – JUNE 30: A model walks the runway at the fashion talent award ‘Designer for Tomorrow’ by Peek & Cloppenburg and Fashion ID hosted by Alber Elbaz during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2017 at Erika Hess Eisstadion on June 30, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for P&C and Fashion ID)
BERLIN, GERMANY – JUNE 30: A model walks the runway at the fashion talent award ‘Designer for Tomorrow’ by Peek & Cloppenburg and Fashion ID hosted by Alber Elbaz during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2017 at Erika Hess Eisstadion on June 30, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for P&C and Fashion ID)
BERLIN, GERMANY – JUNE 30: A model, fashion detail, walks the runway at the fashion talent award ‘Designer for Tomorrow’ by Peek & Cloppenburg and Fashion ID hosted by Alber Elbaz during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2017 at Erika Hess Eisstadion on June 30, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Peter Michael Dills/Getty Images for P&C and Fashion ID)
BERLIN, GERMANY – JUNE 30: A model walks the runway at the fashion talent award ‘Designer for Tomorrow’ by Peek & Cloppenburg and Fashion ID hosted by Alber Elbaz during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2017 at Erika Hess Eisstadion on June 30, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images for P&C and Fashion ID)
BERLIN, GERMANY – JUNE 30: Edda Gimnes (L), winner of the fashion talent award ‘Designer for Tomorrow’, a model and John Cloppenburg attend the ‘Designer for Tomorrow’ show during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2017 at Erika Hess Eisstadion on June 30, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images for P&C and Fashion ID) *** Local Caption *** Sofia Sanchez de Betak;Edda Gimnes
BERLIN, GERMANY – JUNE 30: Marc Morris Mok and models acknowledge the applause of the audience after the fashion talent award ‘Designer for Tomorrow’ by Peek & Cloppenburg and Fashion ID hosted by Alber Elbaz during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2017 at Erika Hess Eisstadion on June 30, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for P&C and Fashion ID) *** Local Caption *** Marc Morris Mok
BERLIN, GERMANY – JUNE 30: A model walks the runway at the fashion talent award ‘Designer for Tomorrow’ by Peek & Cloppenburg and Fashion ID hosted by Alber Elbaz during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2017 at Erika Hess Eisstadion on June 30, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Peter Michael Dills/Getty Images for P&C and Fashion ID)
BERLIN, GERMANY – JUNE 30: A model walks the runway at the fashion talent award ‘Designer for Tomorrow’ by Peek & Cloppenburg and Fashion ID hosted by Alber Elbaz during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2017 at Erika Hess Eisstadion on June 30, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for P&C and Fashion ID)
BERLIN, GERMANY – JUNE 30: A model walks the runway at the fashion talent award ‘Designer for Tomorrow’ by Peek & Cloppenburg and Fashion ID hosted by Alber Elbaz during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2017 at Erika Hess Eisstadion on June 30, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Peter Michael Dills/Getty Images for P&C and Fashion ID)
BERLIN, GERMANY – JUNE 30: A model walks the runway at the fashion talent award ‘Designer for Tomorrow’ by Peek & Cloppenburg and Fashion ID hosted by Alber Elbaz during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2017 at Erika Hess Eisstadion on June 30, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for P&C and Fashion ID)
BERLIN, GERMANY – JUNE 30: Ancuta Sarca and models acknowledge the applause of the audience after the fashion talent award ‘Designer for Tomorrow’ by Peek & Cloppenburg and Fashion ID hosted by Alber Elbaz during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2017 at Erika Hess Eisstadion on June 30, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for P&C and Fashion ID) *** Local Caption *** Ancuta Sarca
BERLIN, GERMANY – JUNE 30: A model walks the runway at the fashion talent award ‘Designer for Tomorrow’ by Peek & Cloppenburg and Fashion ID hosted by Alber Elbaz during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2017 at Erika Hess Eisstadion on June 30, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for P&C and Fashion ID)
BERLIN, GERMANY – JUNE 30: A model walks the runway at the fashion talent award ‘Designer for Tomorrow’ by Peek & Cloppenburg and Fashion ID hosted by Alber Elbaz during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2017 at Erika Hess Eisstadion on June 30, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for P&C and Fashion ID)
BERLIN, GERMANY – JUNE 30: A model walks the runway at the fashion talent award ‘Designer for Tomorrow’ by Peek & Cloppenburg and Fashion ID hosted by Alber Elbaz during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2017 at Erika Hess Eisstadion on June 30, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Peter Michael Dills/Getty Images for P&C and Fashion ID)
BERLIN, GERMANY – JUNE 30: A model walks the runway at the fashion talent award ‘Designer for Tomorrow’ by Peek & Cloppenburg and Fashion ID hosted by Alber Elbaz during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2017 at Erika Hess Eisstadion on June 30, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Peter Michael Dills/Getty Images for P&C and Fashion ID)
BERLIN, GERMANY – JUNE 30: A model walks the runway at the Mareike Massing show (DfT winner 2015), ‘Designer for Tomorrow’ by Peek & Cloppenburg and Fashion ID, during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2017 at Erika Hess Eisstadion on June 30, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for P&C and Fashion ID)
BERLIN, GERMANY – JUNE 30: A model walks the runway at the Mareike Massing show (DfT winner 2015), ‘Designer for Tomorrow’ by Peek & Cloppenburg and Fashion ID, during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2017 at Erika Hess Eisstadion on June 30, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for P&C and Fashion ID)
BERLIN, GERMANY – JUNE 30: A model walks the runway at the Mareike Massing show (DfT winner 2015), ‘Designer for Tomorrow’ by Peek & Cloppenburg and Fashion ID, during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2017 at Erika Hess Eisstadion on June 30, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for P&C and Fashion ID)
BERLIN, GERMANY – JUNE 30: A model walks the runway at the Mareike Massing show (DfT winner 2015), ‘Designer for Tomorrow’ by Peek & Cloppenburg and Fashion ID, during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2017 at Erika Hess Eisstadion on June 30, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for P&C and Fashion ID)
BERLIN, GERMANY – JUNE 30: A model walks the runway at the Mareike Massing show (DfT winner 2015), ‘Designer for Tomorrow’ by Peek & Cloppenburg and Fashion ID, during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2017 at Erika Hess Eisstadion on June 30, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for P&C and Fashion ID)
BERLIN, GERMANY – JUNE 30: A model walks the runway at the Mareike Massing show (DfT winner 2015), ‘Designer for Tomorrow’ by Peek & Cloppenburg and Fashion ID, during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2017 at Erika Hess Eisstadion on June 30, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for P&C and Fashion ID)
BERLIN, GERMANY – JUNE 30: A model walks the runway at the Mareike Massing show (DfT winner 2015), ‘Designer for Tomorrow’ by Peek & Cloppenburg and Fashion ID, during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2017 at Erika Hess Eisstadion on June 30, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for P&C and Fashion ID)
BERLIN, GERMANY – JUNE 30: A model walks the runway at the Mareike Massing show (DfT winner 2015), ‘Designer for Tomorrow’ by Peek & Cloppenburg and Fashion ID, during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2017 at Erika Hess Eisstadion on June 30, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for P&C and Fashion ID)
BERLIN, GERMANY – JUNE 30: A model walks the runway at the Mareike Massing show (DfT winner 2015), ‘Designer for Tomorrow’ by Peek & Cloppenburg and Fashion ID, during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2017 at Erika Hess Eisstadion on June 30, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for P&C and Fashion ID)
BERLIN, GERMANY – JUNE 30: A model walks the runway at the Mareike Massing show (DfT winner 2015), ‘Designer for Tomorrow’ by Peek & Cloppenburg and Fashion ID, during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2017 at Erika Hess Eisstadion on June 30, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for P&C and Fashion ID)
BERLIN, GERMANY – JUNE 30: A model walks the runway at the Mareike Massing show (DfT winner 2015), ‘Designer for Tomorrow’ by Peek & Cloppenburg and Fashion ID, during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2017 at Erika Hess Eisstadion on June 30, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for P&C and Fashion ID)
BERLIN, GERMANY – JUNE 30: Models are seen backstage ahead of the ‘Designer for Tomorrow’ show during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2017 at Erika Hess Eisstadion on June 30, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Clemens Bilan/Getty Images for P&C and Fashion ID)
BERLIN, GERMANY – JUNE 30: A model – design by Edda Gimnes – is seen backstage ahead of the ‘Designer for Tomorrow’ show during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2017 at Erika Hess Eisstadion on June 30, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Clemens Bilan/Getty Images for P&C and Fashion ID)
BERLIN, GERMANY – JUNE 30: General view backstage ahead of the ‘Designer for Tomorrow’ show during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2017 at Erika Hess Eisstadion on June 30, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Clemens Bilan/Getty Images for P&C and Fashion ID)
BERLIN, GERMANY – JUNE 30: General view backstage ahead of the ‘Designer for Tomorrow’ show during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2017 at Erika Hess Eisstadion on June 30, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Clemens Bilan/Getty Images for P&C and Fashion ID)
BERLIN, GERMANY – JUNE 30: Winner of the fashion talent award ‘Designer for Tomorrow’ by Peek & Cloppenburg and Fashion ID hosted by Alber Elbaz, Edda Gimes acknowledges the applause of the audience after during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2017 at Erika Hess Eisstadion on June 30, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for P&C and Fashion ID) *** Local Caption *** Edda Gimes
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