Berlin’s Governing Mayor Franziska Giffey (SPD) thinks the decision to hold the fashion week in Ukraine despite the war was the right one. “We’ve all had discussions about this: How do you deal with it?” Giffey said on Monday. Could such an event be allowed to take place even if everyone was shocked and appalled, if everyone was helping where they could? «And I tell you: Yes, you can. And now you can even more.”
With the fashion week, they also set an example for art, culture, creativity and freedom, said Giffey. You could all together also send a sign of solidarity and compassion, cooperation, help and freedom to Ukraine.
The Berlin Fashion Week combines several events. The large catwalk in the power plant was to be opened on Monday evening. In the coming days, signs of solidarity with Ukraine are also to be set. Fundraisers are planned.
“Fashion is always political,” said Giffey. Fashion used to be political too. «Think of the Jacobean hat, which represented freedom and independence. Think of the purple colors of the women’s movement.” She also recalled the peace sign or colors that people associate with a political message. “And that’s why this fashion week is also political. It’s a sign of unity.” (dpa)