Phil explains to Glamoholic about the approach he took for the new collection: “I wanted to mix qualities and fabrics through the categories. For instance using unusual materials for formal clothing such as Latex. I replaced soft-shell with double face wool cashmere for windbreakers, laminated anorak fabrics are bonded with formal wool suitings, and for shirting I used a wool silk mix. This approach gave me the opportunity to redefine the codes from country-boy and sexy to a luxurious version of the Berlin guy.”

On how his experience at Hugo Boss and other fashion brands helped him while working on his own fashion line, Phil says: “It helped me extremely. Especially the time at Hugo Boss was probably the most significant because I was going through different departments such as pattern, tailoring and sourcing, which helped me plan my latest collection. I knew where to source the most beautiful zips, fabrics or other trimmings. Not to forget that I have learned a lot of different craft techniques in the Atelier on a very high standard which gave me the understanding of quality early on.”

Dorner is already planning for his next collection: “I want to take my time and consider everything very precisely. At the beginning of launching a brand, it’s very important to think through everything, which takes time. But I'm planning my steps already because it is also my passion and there is nothing that brings me more joy than creating garments.”

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