Fashion shows by tHERAPY Berlin and Fade Out Label during Berlin's Next Top Quing at So36 featured on the press
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The energy at So36 Club in Berlin reached new heights during the recent collaboration between tHERAPY Recycle and Exorcise, Fade Out Label and the event Berlin's Next Top Quing. This night was not just a show but a celebration of creativity, sustainability, and bold self-expression.
The event captured attention from international audiences, earning features in Milan’s PAP Magazine and the UK-based FEROCE Magazine, highlighting its cultural impact and artistic innovation.
Fashion Shows by tHERAPY Berlin and Fade Out Label at So36 Club: the iconic Berlin venue for underground culture and inclusion
So36 Club has long been a hub for Berlin’s underground culture, known for hosting events that push boundaries and celebrate diversity.
The SO36 club in Kreuzberg is a cultural landmark in Berlin’s alternative and queer history. Established in 1978 on Oranienstraße, its name comes from the old postal code of the neighbourhood, and it quickly became a central hub for punk, new wave, and subcultural movements in West Berlin. Over the decades, SO36 has hosted legendary acts from the punk and underground scenes — including Dead Kennedys, Die Toten Hosen, The Cure, Black Flag’s Henry Rollins, Einstürzende Neubauten, and icons of the Berlin period like David Bowie and Iggy Pop, who frequented the club during their time in the city — alongside countless emerging artists who defined alternative music and performance in Berlin.
Beyond music, SO36 has been home to queer parties like the longstanding Gayhane night, bringing together LGBTQ+ communities with multicultural performance and dance, and remains a space where radical creativity, resistance, and community intersect.
The collaboration with tHERAPY Recycle and Exorcise, Fade Out Label and Berlin's Next Top Quing brought together fashion, drag, and upcycling at the right spot.
The night featured a series of performances accordingly to the competition categories and in between, two runway moments that showcased upcycled capsule collections, one by tHERAPY Recycle and Exorcise, and one by Fade Out Label. The event was more than entertainment; it was a statement on the future of fashion and self-expression.
Media Coverage of the Upcycling Fashion shows by tHERAPY and Fade Out Label at Berlin's Next Top Quing
Beyond Berlin, PAP Magazine from Milan featured the collaboration, highlighting the innovative spirit of the show and its cultural significance. Their coverage of the Fashion shows by tHERAPY Berlin and Fade Out Label emphasized how the event brought together diverse creative communities across Europe.
FEROCE Magazine, a respected UK-based arts publication, also covered the event. Their article praised the upcycled capsule collections and the boldness of Berlin's Next Top Quing as a platform for alternative fashion and drag culture. This international attention underscores the growing importance of sustainable practices in creative industries worldwide.
What This Means for the Future of Fashion and Performance
This event is a clear example of how collaboration can create impact, representation and ultimately drive change. By combining upcycling with performance art, the event challenged audiences to rethink consumption and creativity. It showed that fashion can be a tool for environmental awareness and social expression.
For designers and performers, this event offers inspiration to explore sustainable materials and embrace diverse identities. For audiences, it provides a glimpse into a future where fashion is inclusive, responsible and deeply personal.
How to Support Sustainable and Inclusive Fashion
If this event inspired you, here are some ways to engage with sustainable and inclusive fashion:
Explore upcycled and recycled clothing brands that prioritize environmental impact
Attend local fashion and drag events that celebrate diversity and creativity
Support artists and designers who use sustainable materials
Educate yourself on the environmental effects of fast fashion and choose quality over quantity
Share stories and events that promote inclusivity and sustainability within your community
By making conscious choices, everyone can contribute to a more sustainable and expressive fashion culture.
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