Two Days of Textile Rebellion. tHERAPY Recycle and Exorcise hits Berlin Fashion Week
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We are kicking off Berlin Fashion Week SS 2026 with a celebration of radical upcycling, textile art and fashion rebellion.
Two Days of Textile Rebellion. tHERAPY Recycle and Exorcise hits Berlin Fashion Week
July 4th: "Waste is Privilege" at Bikini Berlin
On Thursday, July 4th, join us for a fashion show at "FASHION FUSION" event at Bikini Berlin, alongside our colleagues from Reuse Superstore and brands from the mall.
Under the banner "Waste is Privilege," we are hitting the runway to present iconic outfits from last year’s collection alongside brand-new, never-before-seen pieces. In a world of excess, choosing to transform what is discarded is a statement. Come support local circular design, connect with the community, and see how we redefine luxury from waste.
The Runway Event
Where: Bikini Berlin (Budapester Str. 38-50, 10787 Berlin)
When: Saturday, July 4th | Day-long event, our show slot is from 3pm
Event page and more information HERE
Free and open to public
July 5th: Dystopian Games at Maaya Berlin
The rebellion culminates on Sunday, July 5th, at Maaya Berlin.
Collection & Show: Dystopian Games. Deconstructing the Armor
17 players. One ruthless arena.
This collection is a manifestation against the violent oppression of a system that demands absolute homogeneity. A system that dictates there is only one acceptable way to exist in the world, forcing every human being into a pre-designed mold, while brutally excluding anyone who refuses to fit.
Set against the corporate machinery of the World Cup, the bio-technological coercion of the Enhanced Games, and the proliferation of performance and weight-loss drugs, Dystopian Games ironizes textiles created as control tools. By twisting high-performance athletic codes alongside the restrictive anatomy of corsetry and shapewear garments, the show uses satire and extreme silhouettes to expose the dark reality of forced optimization.
Reclaiming Autonomy Through Deconstruction
This is a parodic protest against a system that pressures us to consume—be it products, drugs, or treatments—just to alter our biology and fit into external standards.
As a brand rooted in upcycling and circularity, this collection represents the ultimate subversion of mass production. Rather than creating new resources to feed a relentless corporate machine, we have stripped down, reconstructed, and ironized existing athletic and shapewear uniforms. By giving these textiles a new, defiant life, 17 bodies mock the corporate demand for perfection, high performance, and production, reclaiming their autonomy.
The Runway Event
The day features 4 distinct catwalk slots alongside an immersive lineup of live electronic music, art installations, and DJ sets.
Where: Maaya Berlin (Am Postbahnhof 1, 10243 Berlin)
When: Sunday, July 5th | Runways at 2:00 PM
Our Slot: Show "Dystopian Games. Deconstructing the Armor" by tHERAPY Recycle and Exorcise will take the stage in the second slot, between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM.
Entrance fee 15€. Open to public
Come early and stay late to experience the full lineup of incredible independent design, kicking off with Barbar Costumes in slot one, followed by Fade Out Label in slot three, and closing out with Chany Maria in slot four.
Are you ready to break the mold? See you in the arena.
But the rebellion starts even earlier! Make sure to check out our RARE COLLECTIVE & STORE exhibition opening: FLUID STATES by Johanna Keimeyer for RARE x Berlin Fashion Week on Tuesday, July 2nd—spaces are limited, so RSVP now here.
Plus, stay tuned because we have even more events dropping throughout Berlin Fashion Week. Don't miss a beat; follow our Instagram for the latest updates and behind-the-scenes action!
