by Carl Kruse The fashion house IMPARI MODA invites followers of the Carl Kruse Arts Blog to IMPARI’s “CIRCLE OF CHANGE” on July 1, 2025, at Kühlhaus Berlin, as part of Berlin Fashion Week. The invitation from Impari invites us to “experience an immersive live performance featuring sustainable fashion, dance, visual art, and a live
Category: Fashion
A Conversation With Uwe Westphal: The Rise and Destruction of the Jewish Fashion Industry in Berlin
by Carl Kruse A unique phenomenon emerged in the heart of Berlin in the nineteenth century: a creative center for fashion and ready-made clothing. Hundreds of garment companies were established, which manufactured modern wear and developed new designs that were sold throughout Germany, and the world. The industry reached the height of its success in
World of WearableArt: Blurring Boundaries in The Art World
by Hazel Anna Rogers for the Carl Kruse Arts Blog There is often a perceived disparity between the words “fashion” and “art.” Many people fall at the feet of, say, a Gauguin, a Turner, or a Matisse, but upon hearing the word “fashion” quickly recede into their boots, or worse, scorn and sneer its name.