Laura Gerte Fall/Winter 2026

At Berlin Fashion Week, Laura Gerte unveiled Deviant Defiant, a collection that turns the archetype of the female villain inside out. Instead of fear or moral caution, Gerte’s women radiate control, eroticism and power - their defiance not a flaw, but a form of liberation. Backstage, the designer described her muse as “deviant but powerful,” a figure who refuses to apologise for taking up space.

The show marked a distinct evolution for Gerte, whose work has always balanced delicacy with confrontation. This season felt more refined, more deliberate. A dark, sensual palette of black, graphite, and burgundy unfolded through sculpted wool, sleek jersey, and liquid satin, with flashes of mesh disrupting the silhouette. Sharp tailoring collided with dramatic draping, creating garments that looked as if they were in motion caught between discipline and desire.

Sustainability here was not a postscript but a philosophy. Gerte’s use of deadstock and recycled materials created what she calls “textile hybrids,” pieces that carry traces of their former lives. The result is a wardrobe that feels both futuristic and rooted in memory, each look revealing quiet stories stitched beneath its surface.

The collection’s subversive edge was amplified through a collaboration with Dr. Martens. Gerte deconstructed the brand’s iconic boots, integrating their structural elements into jackets and accessories. The result was both sculptural and symbolic rebellion literally woven into the seams.

With Deviant Defiant, Laura Gerte reframed villainy not as moral deviation but as a reclamation of power. Her woman doesn’t seek approval or forgiveness. She steps into the light, sharp and unafraid, her defiance transformed into art.