FCG/VOGUE FASHION FUND

Finalist
BALLETSHOFER
BALLETSHOFER is a German-based fashion brand taking a multidisciplinary approach to bring sportswear elements to traditional tailoring, capturing timeless elegance through a modern-day lens. The label demonstrates a profound understanding of how to bridge the gap between past and present to create a perfect symbiosis. The collections are defined by Alan Balletshofer’s juxtaposing design and attention to detail, with an emphasis on tailoring and an eclectic use of materials and fabrics.
The brand combines tailored craftsmanship with contemporary urban styles, utilizing elegant Italian Circular Fabric certified materials to ensure both sustainability and quality. This fusion of precise tailoring and streetwear influences results in garments that are refined, versatile, and aligned with the needs of today’s discerning consumers.
ABOUT THE INITIATIVE
Vogue Germany and Fashion Council Germany are launching the second edition of the German Fashion Fund. As part of the FCG/VOGUE FASHION FUND competition, young design talents with an innovative and creative approach are being sought. The winner will receive prize money of €50,000, provided by KIKO MILANO, along with additional benefits. These include editorial coverage in Vogue Germany, a fashion show during Berlin Fashion Week in July 2026—funded by the Berlin Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises—as well as various communication services by Condé Nast and Fashion Council Germany, an exclusive business mentoring program, and a complimentary five-year membership in Fashion Council Germany.







