It was a nice coincidence when, on one of the hottest days of the year, clouds briefly covered the Berlin sky and offered cooling shade to guests at Bobkova’s show. Kristina Bobkova’s passion for gardening served as her main inspiration this season. For this Ukrainian designer, who designs and manufactures in Kyiv, flowers are a beacon of hope. In particular, she was attracted to the mallow plant, which is a symbol of protection in her home country.
Oversized tailoring and bias-cut dresses formed the basis of the collection, in a symbiosis of the femininity and strength of the Bobkova wearer. Motifs by the artist Polina Moroz added interest to the understated pieces, while muted and milky tones made the few bright colors shine. The only mood that was not felt, despite all the romanticism, was melancholy. There is and never has been room for that in Bobkova’s garden.
