COVID-19: Fashion show in Germany see socially distant and masked models walk the ramp

COVID-19 has changed the world of fashion with masked models on the ramp

Published: July 02, 2020 16:09 Nilanjana Javed, Digital Content Editor

1 of 10

Fashion designer Anja Gockel wears a face mask at the catwalk during a show to present creations of the 2021 summer collection at Adlon Hotel, following the COVID-19 outbreak in Berlin, Germany. Image Credit: Germany

2 of 10

Berlin-based designer, Anja Gockel, who shows her collection every year at the Berlin Fashion Week, and particularly at the Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin, refused to back down in the face of the coronavirus pandemic and went ahead with her own fashion show, when Berlin Fashion Week was moved to Frankfurt. Image Credit: Reuters

3 of 10

Models wear face masks as they present creations of the 2021 summer collection by designer Anja Gockel at Adlon Hotel, following the COVID-19 outbreak in Berlin, Germany. Image Credit: Reuters

4 of 10

The designer hosts her show every year at the luxury hotel in Berlin, and decided that she did not want to change this tradition just because fashion week had moved. Image Credit: Reuters

5 of 10

The designer showcased her Asuka collection, which translates to the fragrance of tomorrow, along with five designs by Lana Müller. Image Credit: Reuters

6 of 10

Anja was inspired by the Japanese martial art of Aikido for the motto of the show, 'Take the blow as a gift', which in an interview the designer said was very different from the Western way of thinking, but made sense in the current times of the coronavirus. Image Credit: Reuters

7 of 10

A model wears a face mask as she walks the ramp. Image Credit: Reuters

8 of 10

Fashion Mill is an annual creative contest for designers, models, photographers, and stylists to showcase their work that takes their professional experience notches up. Models present creations "Desert" call by Belarusian designers Alina Loiko and Yuliya Shved during a show at the festival and contest Fashion Mill, amid the COVID-19 outbreak, in Minsk, Belarus. Image Credit: Reuters

9 of 10

The festival is designed to preserve traditions in fashion, design and production of clothing, photography, and also to expand international ties. Models present creations "2033" (teens) by Belarusian designer Anastasiya Kutepova during a show at the festival and contest Fashion Mill, amid the COVID-19 outbreak, in Minsk, Belarus . Image Credit: Reuters

10 of 10

Models present creations "Blind Rain" by Belarusian designer Daria Volk during a show at the festival and contest Fashion Mill, amid the COVID-19 outbreak, in Minsk, Belarus. Image Credit: Reuters

Photos News

COVID-19: Fashion show in Germany see socially distant and masked models walk the ramp

More From Photos

Photos: Sharjah Book Fair 2024 draws massive crowds

Gulf News’ Mama & Me returns with more fun, connection, and support for mums

Historical pictures depict enduring bond between UAE and Kuwait

Photos: Cyclists pedal through Dubai's iconic skyline in Dubai Ride 2024

GULFNEWS SECTIONS

Trending

COVID-19: Fashion show in Germany see socially distant and masked models walk the ramp

More From Photos

Photos: Sharjah Book Fair 2024 draws massive crowds

Gulf News’ Mama & Me returns with more fun, connection, and support for mums

Historical pictures depict enduring bond between UAE and Kuwait

Photos: Cyclists pedal through Dubai's iconic skyline in Dubai Ride 2024

GULFNEWS SECTIONS