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Zebratod FAIR HANDICRAFT
Animal rights activists can breathe a sigh of relief because the name of the label (Zebratod, or zebra death) from Hamburg has nothing to do with the demise of the black and white striped zebra. Rather, it is based on a childhood memory of the owner, Ilona von Preuschen and the word Zebaot, which she misunderstood in a hymn. Along with the brand name, the knitted accessories made of merino wool also provide food for thought with funny names like Lange Frieda, or Knopf im Glück.The fine, loosely-knitted caps and scarves sold by the label, which was founded in 2006, are manufactured using fair handicraft in Germany by knitters, so-called knitting ladies some up to 80-years mature. The autumn/winter collection 2012/13 consists of 28 models and also contains cuffs, headbands and bags. The retail prices for caps are between 60 and 80 euros, for scarves between 90 and 200 euros. The hand-knitted accessories are available at stores including Kauf dich glücklich in cities like Hamburg, Berlin and Stuttgart, as well as Ludwig Beck in Munich, among others. Zebratod, Tania Hinawy, 40477 Düsseldorf/ Germany, T 0049.177.7784788, taniahinawy@gmx.de, www.zebratod.de
Augustin Teboul GERMAN-FRENCH FRIENDSHIP
The inter-cultural cooperation between German-born Annelie Augustin and Frenchborn Odély Teboul is one of the hottest tips of Berlin Fashion Week since their latest collection ‘’The Thread of Ariane’’, if not before. The graduates from Esmod Paris have already worked for Jean Paul Gautier and Y-3 and have brought the best of two cultures together: Blonde Annelie contributes avantgardism and minimalism, dark-haired Odély stands for sinister nostalgia and detailed craftsmanship. With this, they have created a look that is completely their own, with floorlength dresses made of silk with Swarovski features, hand-crocheted bodies or skin-tight leather trousers. Cost prices start at 85 euros for tops, prices for jackets range from 450 to1,200 euros. Stores from all over the world, such as L’Eclaireur, Paris, IT HongKong, The Corner and Apartment in Berlin have already been charmed by the duo’s crafted perfection. Augustin Teboul, 12043 Berlin/Germany, T 0049.30.56829315, studio@augustin-teboul.com, www.augustin-teboul.com
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Cervolante IF DEERS COULD FLY
Cervo- the deer, volare- to fly: With the name of his label founded in 2011, Ben Botas from Munich brings more than just Italian flair with British influence into the Bavarian capital. Cervolante is produced exclusively in Italy. Deer leather, lambskin, cashmere, tweed: The owner of the Agentur Ben and GmbH wants his label to set new standards and utilises his many years of experience in sales - with success. Cervolante began its first season with jackets for men and women and thanks to its contacts with key retailers has won more than 40 accounts, including Flip in Munich and Different Fashion on the island of Sylt. In the spring/summer of 2013, the collection will be expanded with shirts, sweatshirts and polo shirts in jersey and silk. A bag collection is also being added. The average retail price is 899 euros with a 2.7 markup. Ben and GmbH, 81541 Munich/Germany, T 0049.89.32308046, b.botas@ben-and.com, www.ben-and.com, www.cervolante.com