Amelie Vaupel - Hochschule Macromedia Berlin-Hamburg

But even storms pass – Hochschule Macromedia Berlin-Hamburg

But Even Storms Pass is a deeply personal collection inspired by the quiet, often invisible layers of social anxiety — an inner state caught between withdrawal, overwhelm, and the desire to still show oneself to the world.
Nature plays a central role here: it is a place of retreat, a source of strength, and a stage for inner transformation. This connection is reflected in my materials — I worked with recycled mohair silk, alpaca, cotton, lace, old paper, and living cress. Some fabrics feel delicate and vulnerable, others strong and protective — like armor against the inner storm. Paper symbolizes memories and transience, lace is transparent and soft, yet also a kind of shell. Knitting has become my preferred means of expression for this collection, sometimes loose and open like a deep exhale, other times tight-knit and heavy like a shield. The colors of my collection tell moods and inner states: green stands for growth and moving forward, brown for grounding and calm. Blue moves between vastness and melancholy, while violet makes uncertainty and doubt tangible. In between shimmer natural tones, like the wind in the grass or the light filtering through leaves. This collection is a journey — through fears, through silence, through courage. And in the end: calm arrives. The storm passes. Left behind are fine traces — delicate scars, but also roots newly taken hold. Each outfit tells one of these stories.

I am Amelie Vaupel, 22 years old, studying fashion design at Macromedia University. At Neo.Fashion during Berlin Fashion Week 2025, I will present my collection.
My design journey has always been closely tied to my own emotional and inner world. I work intuitively and free. Colors, patterns, and shapes often arise spontaneously — from the question: What feels right in the moment? What creates resonance, what harmony? A central element of my design language is knitting. It gives me the freedom to play with density, transparency, texture, and surfaces — creating textile emotions that balance between protection and openness. I constantly challenge myself to experiment and question the familiar. Sustainability is not a trend for me but a given. In a world where the fashion industry causes enormous damage, I want to consciously show that it is possible to design elegant, sensual, and responsible garments with natural materials like alpaca, mohair silk, or recycled fibers. I am especially inspired by the connection between people, textiles, and nature — sometimes very direct, sometimes hidden. For me, fashion is more than clothing: it is an expression of inner states, a sensitive medium to make emotions visible and tangible. I see design as a living, open process — intuitive, experimental, and always in relation to the world around me.