Call for solidarity with Ukraine: Berlin Fashion Week has started

Call for solidarity with Ukraine: Berlin Fashion Week has started

The Berlin fashion week has started. On the first day of the event there were calls for solidarity with Ukraine.

The Governing Mayor Franziska Giffey (43) and State Secretary Michael Biel (41) opened the Berlin Fashion Week. In front of around 150 guests at the Berlin power plant, Giffey explained, among other things: “Today, this important event is also a sign that we stand for art, culture, creativity and also for freedom and solidarity. In times that are difficult and in which we feel for the people who are at war or who come to Berlin from the Ukraine and need help.”

She also said: “We are all shocked and appalled. We are in Berlin to help as much as we can. And we also asked ourselves if we could let an event like this take place. And I’ll tell you: Yes, we can We – especially in these times. Because we are all setting a sign of solidarity, compassion, cooperation, help and freedom. We stand for our democratic values ​​and freedom, especially in this situation.”

Local celebrities

On Monday evening there were also the first major catwalk presentations in Berlin, including by the Finnish designer Sofia Ilmonen. Numerous celebrities did not miss the start of the event in the capital. For example, the actress Alexandra Neldel (46) or the models Stefanie Giesinger (25) and Marie Nasemann (33) were there. Berlin Fashion Week lasts until March 20th.

Source: Stern

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