Berlin Fashion Week: Where Sustainability Gets Sophisticated, Danny Reinke's Autumn/Winter 2026 Collection

A beautiful confection of tulle was a highlight of Danny Reinke's AW26 collection in Berlin. Photograph (above) and cover with singer Ichika Uehara by Jay Zoo for DAM. 

At Berlin Fashion Week, Danny Reinke's new collection, entitled Numinous, unfolded as a study in how clothing can negotiate emotion, responsibility, and form, bringing together refined construction, tactile depth, and a thoughtful approach to materials. It shows a designer working with confidence and precision, creating pieces that engage the body and the senses while reflecting a broader commitment to sustainability and longevity. Story by Jeanne-Marie Cilento. Photography by Jay Zoo 

Deep burgundy-hued faux-fur

gave a sense of wandering in

a dark forest,

DANNY Reinke's is one of Germany’s most rigorous and concept-driven designers, known for his precise tailoring and uncompromising commitment to environmentally aware fashion. This season he examined psychological terrain yet anchored the collection in a disciplined design language.

The concept of Numinous, meaning the mysterious, the supernatural and appealing to the aesthetic sense, was translated through references to dark forests as symbolic spaces of uncertainty. Rather than literal storytelling, Reinke approached the idea through structure and material. Silhouettes enveloped the body, suggesting protection while retaining a sense of fragility. This duality became the collection’s central thesis.

Material innovation was a driving force. Reinke combined tulle and transparent fabrics with recycled and deadstock textiles, creating complex surfaces that balanced lightness and density. These contrasts were not ornamental but strategic, reinforcing the emotional tension at the heart of the collection. Faux fur and virgin wool appeared prominently in coats and outerwear, grounding the more ethereal elements and underscoring Reinke’s strength in wearable yet conceptually robust design.

By using leftover materials with irregular textures and visible construction, Danny Reinke made sustainability an integral design tool rather than a secondary consideration

An intricately embroidered dress

showed the designer's skill at 

producing couture-like designs.

A defining feature of Numinous was the use of fabrics made from collected leftover materials, including ropes, wool, felt, leather remnants, and raffia. These textiles introduced irregular textures and visible construction, positioning sustainability as an integral design tool rather than a secondary consideration. The garments carried the marks of their making, aligning craftsmanship with transparency and accountability.

The collection also marked Reinke’s first collaboration with Korean designer Sungyi Lee of Wala Design Lab. The co-designed pieces introduced subtle shifts in proportion and surface treatment, expanding the collection’s material vocabulary while remaining consistent with its overall structure and intent.

With Numinous, Danny Reinke avoided spectacle in favor of substance. The AW26 presentation demonstrated an evolution of his practice, one that prioritizes craftsmanship, materials and ethical production without compromising aesthetic clarity and it stood out for its restraint, coherence, and quietly assertive vision.

See below more highlights of Danny Reinke's new collection at Berlin Fashion Week

Scroll down see more of the AW26 collection backstage before the show in Berlin