Sleeves Magazine June 2016 | Page 73

HOERTINGERSOLAK is a Berlin based ready-towear and accessories brand founded in 2015 by designers Dennis Hoertinger and Hakan Solak. The duo met while studying at Fahmoda Academy for Fashion and Design eventually collaborating on their graduate collection which became their first collection as HOERTINGERSOLAK. It‘s a provocative and innovative fashion brand that unites avantgarde, high fashion and street style in one. Their unique design aesthetic offers a modern interpretation of masculinity and femininity by creating thought-provoking silhouettes through a conscious cross between menswear and womenswear elements. The Duo defined their fashion by the fusion of craftsmanship and attention to detail with a sense of refined ease. Their Inspiration drawn from history and myth, contemporary art and youth culture, combined with an emphasis on tailoring and the use of custom developed fabrics. Text: Hoertingersolak Sleeves Magazine