#INTERVENTION! As one of the standout talents gracing the Berlin Fashion Week stage, Marie Lueder’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection, SLⱯY, emerges as an audacious exploration of fashion that reshapes our understanding of both performance and narrative. This isn’t just a collection; it’s a theatrical experience that invites us to reflect, reimagine, and reconnect with the myths that shape our present.
Set against the timeless tale of Saint George and the Dragon, SLⱯY transcends mere retelling; it reframes ancient archetypes through the lens of modern resistance and transformation. Here, the dragon transforms from a mythical beast into a poignant symbol of our contemporary struggles: a reflection of systemic power, the weight of digital delusions, and the emotional legacies we carry.
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Phoros by Finnegan Koichi Godenschwege for Lueder
Words by Marcel Schlutt and Nico Sutor
Lueder’s narrative is not one of conquest but of metamorphosis. No longer is the hero armed with a sword; instead, empowerment emerges from vulnerability and deliberate change. This season, she deftly navigates the tension between discipline and release, crafting silhouettes that embody both strength and softness, think sculptural shoulders juxtaposed against flowing layers of twisted jersey.
Following last season’s alchemical journey through Albedo, SLⱯY delves into the residue left behind: the unarticulated fears, ingrained violences, and identities in flux. It’s a modern passion play that draws upon theatricality, medieval symbolism, and the complexities of psychodrama, inviting the audience to confront the wounds of our time.
Lueder’s designs are replete with layered meaning: protective hoods, talismanic closures, and distressed textures serve as reminders of both battle and rebirth. The collection embraces sustainability through thoughtful collaborations with Dye House Tintoria Emiliana in Italy, while artists like Eben Weile Kjaer and Oscar Khan enhance the sensory experience with sound and visual artistry. Exclusive partnerships with UGG offer unique footwear that seamlessly aligns with the narrative, elevating the runway into a space where fashion meets critical commentary.
As the performance unfolds, roles begin to blur and intertwine. The Hero could be any one of us, a single mother traversing the urban landscape, while the Princess serves as a clever riff on masculinity. The Dragon transforms into the internal voices that haunt us daily, from our devices to our deepest insecurities. Lueder reminds us that power is not static; it flows and shifts, challenging us to redefine our narratives and reclaim our agency.
Ultimately, SLⱯY doesn’t just ponder who triumphs in the end but compels us to ask what we are truly fighting against. It invites exploration of what haunts us, what shields us, and what we must let go of to embrace the next iteration of ourselves. In a world rich with complexities, Marie Lueder’s SLⱯY ignites a conversation about transformation and resilience, a collection we are utterly in love with.
