On February 6th, DENNIS CHUENE presented his collection for the second time during Berlin Fashion Week. Under the title “Big Ego – Low Self-Esteem,” the designer offered deep insights into his inner self and showcased looks that are characterized by craftmanship, quality and emotion.
DENNIS CHUENE – the Berlin-based unisex fashion label – stands for exceptional craftsmanship and an unmistakable signature. Founded in 2008 by the South African-born designer, the collections focus on handmade, unique designs and impress with their attention to detail and high demands of quality, longevity and comfort. Each piece by DENNIS CHUENE symbolizes the designer’s emotions, life events and inner turmoil. They are always the starting point in his remarkable design process and can be experienced by his choice of construction, material and applications. The limited collections are a pure expression of skill, art and emotions – and are visually and tactilely unmistakably DENNIS CHUENE.
The Contrast of Confidence Dennis Chuene on Ego and Self Esteem
As part of Berlin Fashion Week, the designer presented his new collection on February 6th and offered emotional insights. Impressive looks and a special selection of models represented the different facets of the designer’s psyche. In addition, the attending audience gained access to intimate thoughts, questions, and challenges of the designer through audio records of his therapy sessions. Half of the guests were given access to the designer’s innermost being through headphones, while the other half witnessed the conflict of his ego through speakers. The collection was developed accordingly, embodying the character traits and feelings with each look.
“This show and collection is an exploration of myself, the inner struggles of an individual wrestling with their own self-worth. It was important to me to also invite the audience to think about their own insecurities and the masks they wear in their daily lives”, says Dennis Chuene.
The 20 looks presented impress with their tailored fit and attention to detail. Long, figure-hugging coats meet loose, pleated trousers, among other designs. The designer remained true to his color scheme with this collection: dark tones are broken up with elaborate white embroidery. A highlight of the collection is the MARU sweater – which also served as the inspiration for the entire collection. Made entirely from individual threads, it features a hand-embroidered sonogram image of his unborn child. “This piece made me wonder where my big ego – low self-esteem comes from. From birth or inherited from life?”, says Dennis Chuene.
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