Office Rebel: Maximilian Gedra's Avant-Garde AW25 Collection Promotes Sustainability and Inclusivity

Made of thousands of silvery safety pins, this ingenious gown was part of Maximilian Gedra's new collection. Photograph: Jay Zoo

Maximilian Gedra's new collection, titled The Office - Dystopian Hysteria, presented at Berlin Fashion Week for Autumn/Winter 2025, reinterprets corporate wear, infusing it with avant-garde design elements aimed to challenge traditional norms, writes Antonio Visconti. Photography by Jay Zoo

The silvery dress captured

in an atmospheric moment

on the runway in Berlin

INSPIRED by the contemporary workplace, Maximilian Gedra's expressive collection features an array of dramatic silhouettes and contrasting textiles. Eye-catching looks command attention with dramatic tailoring and colossal shoulders, meant to represent the pressure of corporate culture. Evocative combinations of materials include faux fur, leather, wool and cotton. 

The designer aims to explore the complexities of modern office culture and the need for equal rights within the workplace through his designs. He is making a critique of what he considers outdated professional attire. 

Committed to sustainable practices, the designer uses repurposed materials and turns them into new creations with embroidery and repainting. Two standout pieces from the collection include a dress made from thousands of safety pins and another with more than 10,000 hand-sewn, upcycled buttons, both demonstrating a commitment to environmental responsibility and artistic flair. 

Gedra wants to address sustainability and inclusivity in fashion and his new collection also encourages a reevaluation of beauty in fashion. By challenging traditional aesthetics, he creates a platform for discussion about how design can transcend superficial standards, offering more diverse expressions of individuality. 

Scroll down to see more highlights from Maximilian Gedra's collection including backstage