In July 2012, Blaenk was awarded 1st prize by the Berlin City Council for the prestigious, SYFB Competition 2012.

Blaenk was also recently invited for the next 2 years to showcase their collections at the German Vogue Salon held by editor in chief, Christiane Arp during the upcoming Berlin Fashion Weeks.

Blænk’s women’s wear collection S/S 2013 is based on assemblage techniques that transform vintage clothing into couture pieces that are exlusive and luxurious. By collaging vintage pieces with high-end Italian fabrics, Blænk creates collector’s items which speak of uniqueness and sustainability. 

Hand-made finishings such as, flowers, experimental fabric manipulations and knitting embellish the clothing and accessories. Blænk uses light, fluid fabrics and plissees while placing an emphasis on draping, volume and craft.

A thoughtful selection of red shades, which range from persimmon to royal fuchsia, are juxtaposed against white and off-white tones on elongated silhouettes that emit elegance and romanticism.

The focus on couture and experimentation results in a collection that stands for femininity and modernity. 

For further information please have a closer look at: www.blaenk.net

Blænk is a collaboration between the German design duo Silke Geib and Nadine Möllenkamp. Their aims are to develop a women’s wear collection that focuses on high fashion and experimentation.

Silke Geib studied fashion design at Esmod International Paris in France. Her graduation collection, a menswear collection, was presented at the “14è Festival International des Arts de la Mode Hyères”, where she was one of the finalists. Afterwards she worked as a women’s wear and menswear designer for fashion houses such as Maison Martin Margiela, J. Lindeberg and Viktor & Rolf.

Nadine Möllenkamp was educated in fashion design at the Royal Academy of Fine Art, in Antwerp, Belgium. Her graduation collection, a mens- and women’s wear collection, was presented at IT’S # 5 Fashion Competition, where she was one of the finalists. Afterwards she worked as a women’s wear designer for the Dutch duo Viktor & Rolf.

The two designers crossed paths in Amsterdam, working for Viktor & Rolf, where their design interests immediately gave them a common bond. Soon after their initial meeting, they formed Blænk in 2010. With Geib based in Berlin and Möllenkamp based in Amsterdam, the fashionable pair has chosen an unconventional way of working together. Their company name Blænk is the phonetic language for the word blank and marks the beginning of something new and unknown.

 The aim of Blænk lies in its focus on high fashion and experimentation. The result is an elaborate, made-to-measure collection, which is ultra feminine, elegant and innovative at the same time. The mix between soft and strong elements gives the collection a subtle edge. Blænk aims to create exclusive, hand-crafted couture products referring to ‘high dressmaking’ and following a ‘do-it-yourself’ philosophy. 

For further information please have a closer look at: www.blaenk.net

Allegri is an Italian outerwear brand, established in the1960’s and specialized in waterproof fabrics used for raincoats, trench coats, caban jackets and short jackets. Thanks to the cooperation between Allegri and important designers, (such as Martin Margiela, AF Vandevorst etc…) Allegri always enjoyed a new and fashionable image. In 2006 Allegri’s cooperation started with Viktor & Rolf and the following collections have been developed under their art direction. Silke Geib worked as head men’s wear and women’s wear designer for Viktor & Rolf being held responsible for the full development of the Allegri collections, including knitwear, jersey and accessories. She designed the following collections for men’s wear and women’ s wear: S/S 2007, A/W 2007/2008, S/S 2008, A/W 2008/2009. Below you can see some reference to the Allegri men’s wear and women’s wear collection S/S 2008 and A/W 2007/2008, photographed by photographer Peter Stigter.

Silke Geib worked from 2000 until 2002 as head-designer for Maison Martin Margiela, based in Paris France. She worked closely together with Martin Margiela and developed the women’s wear collection, “6”, under his art direction. She was responsible for the full development of the following collections, including jersey, knitwear and accessories: S/S 01, A/W 01/02, S/S 02, A/W 02/03. Below you can see work references and images regarding the collection S/S 02. For further information about Maison Martin Margiela please have a closer look at: www.maisonmartinmargiela.com or www.style.com

Silke Geib worked for almost three years for Maison Martin Margiela. This includes time working as a free-lancer and as a junior design assistant.