1. Blending in http://www.amiexpat.com/2008/09/12/how-to-dress- like-a-german/

2. Fashion in Germany Leading in country in the fashion industry behind France, Italy, and the US. Unconventional and lots of variety Berlin - (Fashion week) Düsseldorf (Igedo – trade fair) München, Hamburg, and Köln – (production)

3. Designers Karl Lagerfeld Hugo Boss Wolfgang Joop Jil Sander Michael Michalsky Etienne Aigner Tomas Maier Rudolph Moshammer Torsten Amft Dorothee Schumacher Gabriele Strehle Anja Gockel Willy Bogner Rudolf Adi Dassler

4. Brands BOSS adidas PUMA Escada JOOP! MCM Bruno Banani Jil Sander Strenesse Triumph Talbot Runhof Kaviar Gauche Rena Lange Schiesser Closed Reusch Valisere Jack Wolfskin Ulla Popken Buffalo Rohde Zalando Dr. Martens P&C Marc O'Polo Tom Tailor s.Oliver Drykorn Esprit Wunderkind

5. Models Claudia Schiffer Heidi Klum Diane Kruger Eva Padberg Toni Garrn Julia Stegner Kirsten Dunst Tatjana Patitz Manon von Gerkan Nico Uschi Obermaier Franziska Knuppe Lena Gercke Sara Nuru Barbara Meier Nadja Auermann Claudia Ciesla Aslı Bayram Shermine Shahrivar Evelyn Sharma Marten Laciny Lars Burmeister

6. Berlin Fashion Week Since 2007 Since 2011 in front of Brandenburg Gate One of the world’s for biggest with New York, Paris and Milano Competition given where new designers can show in Marc Jacob’s show Second show Berlin U-Bahn fashion show

7. Traditional Clothing Tracht - identified a person as belonging to a particular group in terms of social and legal status (married, single), origin or trade Women - the dirndl, consists of a closefitting bodice combined with an apron in a different color A man's traditional clothing is made from leather, linen and wool. The 'Lederhosen', knee-length trousers or short-pants made from leather are worn with rustic shoes and wool socks 'tracht' on official occasions like weddings, festivals, etc.

8. Modern Fashion Jil Sander redefined the classic chic with her well cut suits and costumes. The Strenesse label successfully works with clear lines and a casual style. Their keynote style: elegant leisure wear at its best. The renowned photographer Helmut Newton changed the genre of fashion photography through his groundbreaking work for magazines like 'Vogue', 'Marie Claire' or 'Elle'.

9. Men's Casual

10. Women's Casual

11. Business

12. Formal

13. Children

14. Current trends http://fashionfinder.asos.com/fashion-trends/mens- ss12/street-style/berlin-134