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Love Brands by Container Love is the ultimate platform for fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands at the forefront of the cultural revolution. Showcasing a commitment to inclusivity, sustainability, genderless approaches, and community empowerment, we don't just partner up – we activate. Through cutting-edge content, intimate pop-ups, exhibitions, and events, we amplify the voices of brands celebrating queer culture and tell powerful stories shaping a future that is for everyone.
Photo Tim Sonntag
Fashion For Bank Robbers: Wearing The Inside Out
Carina Shoshtary and Luise Zücker are a visionary duo in the world of bespoke masks, empowering headpieces, and statement face coverings. Blending jewelry with bold body sculptures, the two artists joined forces as Fashion for Bank Robbers for a standout event at Berlin Fashion Week, pushing the boundaries and redefining wearable art.
Berlin Jesus: A Masterclass In Fearlessness
Irfan Ahmad, aka Berlin Jesus, reshapes Berlin’s queer fashion scene with his bold colors, flamboyant style, and signature digital charisma. An Instagram icon and advocate for self-expression, he inspires a whole generation to embrace authenticity through unapologetic creativity. We met Irfan out in the park for a little style session.
Cruising Essentials: A Bit Of Fun In The Darkest Hour
Celebrate Pride in style with bold, playful, and unapologetically queer outfits. This special editorial highlights fashion that fuses vibrant colors, daring cuts, and gender-fluid designs, creating looks that empower freedom, joy, and unapologetic self-confidence at any Pride event.
Gina Melosi: Love And Precious Metals With An Underlying Cause
Wild, sculptural forms collide with raw elegance in Gina Melosi’s visionary jewelry designs. Inspired by broken, forgotten fragments, she crafts gender-neutral, wearable art with ethical metals and gemstones. From London roots to a Berlin atelier, her pieces embody transformation and conscious luxury.
Luise Zücker: Empowering Jewelry
Luise Zücker’s jewelry is a fierce celebration of gender fluidity, freedom, and strength. Her designs blend unorthodox shapes with bespoke craftsmanship, inviting you to express and embrace your true self with love and confidence. Each piece qualifies as pure, wearable art made to inspire and empower. Find new sparks in this beautiful editorial!
Vanessa Baernthol: True Pearls Are Hard To Find, Harder To Beat
The genderless designer brand has transformed classic pearls from an old accessory into edgy statement pieces. When presented with a combination of adequate drama and confidence, these pearls become a powerful, empowering fashion tool – designed to be worn by anyone determined to break old rules.
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Jade Gritsfeldt: Love Is The Only Thing Worth Fighting For
In an exclusive editorial shot for Container Love, Jade Gritsfeldt's Born in Kyiv collection comes to life alongside an intimate interview with the designer. Jade shares his inspiring journey that led him from Ukraine to Berlin, his commitment to sustainability, and why each of his creations stands as a statement within queer fashion and diversity.
Visible Love: 10 Years Of Container Love
To mark its tenth anniversary, Container Love hosted a very special edition of its Visible Love series – a vibrant celebration of queer culture, diversity, and community. Bringing together visionary artists, brands, and creators, the event showcased powerful photography, exclusive editorials, and unforgettable performances, lighting up Berlin for an extraordinary birthday-bash with a decade’s worth of love.
Jade Gritsfeldt: Love Is The Only Thing Worth Fighting For
In an exclusive editorial shot for Container Love, Jade Gritsfeldt’s Born in Kyiv collection comes to life alongside an intimate interview with the designer. Jade shares his inspiring journey that led him from Ukraine to Berlin, his commitment to sustainability, and why each of his creations stands as a statement within queer fashion and diversity.
Kust X Lovem: Your New Favorite Skin To Skin Story
Kust teams up with skincare pioneer Lovem to launch a premium collection redefining men’s health and beauty. This sustainable self-care line merges luxury underwear with conscious skincare, resulting in a bold new approach to men’s wellness that celebrates diversity through empowering self-love.
Visible Dinner: An Dialogue Wide Open
From Visible Love to Visible Dinner, Container Love and H&M brought together Berlin’s creative queer scene and allies to celebrate diversity and community, igniting discussion. Guests experienced the gorgeous photography of the Visible Love exhibition and enjoyed an exclusive preview of Container Love’s upcoming film, The Hidden Dimension, resulting in a night filled with queer art, dialogue, and genuine connection.
Swype Cosmetics: Breaking Your Own Rules
Swype Cosmetics, Berlin’s genderless beauty brand, presents a classic lookbook alongside a thought-provoking interview. Their skincare adapts to your busy lifestyle – because combining flawless skin and fast-paced living doesn’t have to be an impossible choice. Swype redefines beauty with inclusivity and ease.
Máthé: Latex Dreams Are For Everyone
Florian Máthé is a Berlin-based designer and performer using latex as his primary medium. His work merges performance art with fetish and high fashion, manifesting in bold garments that embody strength, emotion, and vibrant individuality.
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Willy Chavarria: Supplying Hope In Times Of Crisis
New York's menswear-focused designer, Willy Chavarria, showcases his latest conceptual collection, named Eulogy, in a lookbook accompanied by a special interview with Container Love. Combining art and activism, Willy's socially charged designs make a bold, sexy statement in times marked by crisis and transformation.
Rich Mnisi: Celebrating South African Culture And Heritage
Introducing Hiya Kaya, the SS21 collection by South African designer Rich Mnisi. His beyond contemporary, multidisciplinary brand celebrates the power, beauty, and resilience of VaTsonga women, blending cultural heritage with bold, wearable art that challenges modern fashion narratives.
Lukhanyo Mdingi: All Want To Be Seen, All Want To Be Heard
Lukhanyo Mdingi’s designs are a vibrant reinvention of African heritage through colour and form. In our exclusive interview, the Cape Town designer shares his personal take on visibility and amplifying voices, and reveals how every collection of his is a statement of African identity, culture, and creativity.
Viviers: A New Life Deserves All The Colour
Lezanne Viviers, founder of Johannesburg-based Viviers, bridges African identity and contemporary fashion. Her designs challenge Western preconceptions, blending sustainable luxury with authentic South African style. Viviers’ collections showcase African heritage with its vivid colours, exceptional craftsmanship, and glorious creativity.
Kust: Feeling Iconic When No One Sees Us
Kust’s new iconic brief 02/ shines in its classic, minimal lookbook, presenting an adjusted fit and design. With subtle updates, this true essential elevates everyday underwear. With timeless style, sustainable craftsmanship, and modern comfort. Kust has yet again perfected the art of understated luxury.
Rafael Kouto: Heritage As A Form Of Resurrection
We sat down with designer Rafael Kouto to explore the beauty and challenges improvisation brings to his work. Sharing insights on how African influences shape his creative process, Rafael reveals a unique fusion of tradition and innovation that defines his dynamic artistry for Container Love.
Visible Love: Celebrating Pride Loud And Proud With H&M
Container Love celebrates Pride in Berlin’s H&M Mitte Garten with Visible Love, a pop-up exhibition presenting the hottest queer art on the planet. This powerful showcase amplifies diverse voices and queer creatives, turning a public space into a community hub for a vibrant celebration of love and visibility.
Kids Of The Diaspora: Deconstructing The Concept Of Minority
Kids of the Diaspora is a poetic fashion movement with an open invitation for everyone to live out their identities, exploring and embracing their style. In our intimate interview, the collective’s founders, Leni Charles and Cherrellone, share their vision of deconstructing minority concepts through fashion, art – with a little help from the community.
Frau Tonis Parfum: With Great Attention Come Small Details
Frau Tonis Parfum stands for high-quality, handcrafted perfumes since 2011 – united by a genderless approach, without sex-sells-campaigns or celebrity endorsements. In our exclusive Container Love interview, founder Stefanie Hanssen shares her vision for authentic fragrance as an extension of one’s personality.
Litichevskaya: Love Is A Calmness In A Deafening World
With her unisex label, designer Sonja Litichevskaya draws inspiration from the Russian avant-garde, Perestroika art, and Soviet space exploration. In our exclusive interview, Sonja shares her take on blending history and futurism to redefine gender and fashion narratives.
Max Thomas Sanderson: To Arrive, First You Have To Depart From The Everyday
Max Thomas Sanderson captivates with über-contemporary, artisanal tailoring that transcends gender boundaries. Celebrated for expertly crafted designs and iconic silhouettes, the brand shows a way to modern fashion with inclusive, forward-thinking style, tailor-made for all genders.
Willy Chavarria: Supplying Hope in Times of Crisis
New York’s menswear-focused designer, Willy Chavarria, showcases his latest conceptual collection, named Eulogy, in a lookbook accompanied by a special interview with Container Love. Combining art and activism, Willy’s socially charged designs make a bold, sexy statement in times marked by crisis and transformation.
Frnkow: Minimalist Men’s Loungewear With A Twist
Introducing Frnkow, a lifestyle and fashion brand for men founded in 2020 by Nadja and Frank Lin. In our exclusive interview and beautiful editorial, we take a closer look at their Manifesto collection, where modern masculinity meets refined craftsmanship and timeless style.
Terrorists Of Beauty: The Future Is Radically Natural
Terrorists of Beauty challenge the beauty industry’s dark norms – the ever-perfect bodies, chemical treatments, animal testing, and the ghost of overconsumption. This bold, eco-conscious community brand is for all genders, reclaiming beauty with uncompromising ethics and sustainability at its core.
Nicola Indelicato: The Love You Give Yourself Is Never Wasted
Milan-based designer Nicola Indelicato showcases stylish and sexy face coverings in his latest lookbook. In conversation with Container Love, he reveals why masks are the next frontier in fashion-forward and how pairing them with complementary outfits blends safety and modern elegance.
Interzum x Samsung: An Interactive Pop-Up Gallery
In collaboration with Samsung, we proudly presented international queer photographers’ work in an interactive pop-up gallery. This dynamic showcase combined cutting-edge technology and bold artistry, creating an immersive experience that celebrates the diversity of all identities and the bursts of creativity that come with it.
Reeperbahn Festival: Exhibition And Container Concerts
At Reeperbahn Festival, a four-day exhibition featuring 20 gorgeous artists and over 200 artworks celebrated love and diversity. Alongside Container Love concerts, readings, and workshops, this vibrant showcase created a dynamic space for artistic expression, connecting communities.
Container Love: The River Issue
The River Issue was a dynamic live event featuring live music, DJ sets, and an exhibition with over 20 beautiful queer artists. Inviting some of the most influential people of Hamburg’s creative scene, the night pulsed with raw energy and creativity, celebrating community through a chain of unforgettable performances and striking visual art.
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