Berlin Fashion Week! With a flair for spectacle and an unyielding commitment to avant-garde expression, KALTBLUT Magazine revels in the outstanding debut of Namilia’s AW24 collection, “Pfoten weg!” We are utterly mesmerized by the extravaganza that unfolded on the catwalk at the Kulturforum Gemäldegalerie, amidst an electric atmosphere, steeped in anticipation from the label’s vibrant followers.
In a transcendent fusion, where medieval armour crosses swords with military rigour and a sprinkle of glamorous trash, the formidable duo Emilia Pfohl and Nan Li have raised the bar, unleashing a collection that dares to confront the spite aimed at the queer community with audacity and flair. A standing ovation for a narrative pieced together not just with garments but with unrelenting courage.
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This season, Namilia’s sartorial narrative is dripping in rich textures and exaggerated forms. An array of prints and patterns dance across each piece, with Realtree motifs and bespoke monogram prints making a bold statement. Dusky pinks and sparkling rhinestones waltz with chain mesh, stretch lycra, and vegan leather, constructing an opulent, dynamic visual feast. Silhouette innovations this time reveal sculptural fits and couture-induced designs that unfurl a new chapter in Namilia’s design story.
The catwalk was a symphony of sight and sound against the illustrious canvas of the Kulturforum in the Gemäldegalerie, orchestrated with the intrepid sounds of SH3L, the London-based DJ and producer magnifying the air with an original soundtrack. The cast—a diverse tableau—was an ode to Namilia’s entrenched dedication to a variegated and alternative fashion vista.
In a rousing celebration of creative partnerships, Namilia’s latest exploit is a testament to the collaborations that magnify their advocacy for unbridled freedom. This collection is a talisman, endowing its wearer with an aura of confidence, command, and an irrefutable charm that encapsulates liberation’s truest spirit.
“Pfoten Weg!” is not merely a call to adornment but a clarion call to own one’s truth, to reclaim sovereignty over self-identity and body. Namilia continues to deconstruct and reinterpret gender narratives, melding strength with sensuality in a contemporary tango of gender expression. This brand, a beacon of sex-positivity and polemical finesse, remains intertwined with the essence of bold political statements.
We have watched Namilia rise, from the provocative debut of “My Pussy, My Choice” to the motocross and rave stylings that have captured the hearts of icons like Rihanna and Christina Aguilera. From their inception following the Fashion Masters at the Royal College of Arts London to the viral triumphs of recent seasons, Namilia has consistently pushed boundaries. And now, “Pfoten weg!” emerges as an hommage to their Berlin roots, a magnum opus that delivers a sizzling global narrative through the lens of local, iconic beauty. Applause, applause for the best cast and a collection that truly redefines high fashion and performer’s garb—meticulously crafted and audaciously worn.
