Berlin Fashion Week Designer Launches FAT.X at Brisbane German Week 10th Anniversary Gala Night
FAT.X - FAshion Talents Xchange
- German fashion designer Lennart Bohle to make Australian debut at Brisbane German Week Opening Night Gala on 1st October 2025.
- Event marks launch of FAT.X platform connecting Australian and German graduate fashion designers with international runways between Berlin and Brisbane.
- Queensland Premier and Brisbane Lord Mayor to attend reception celebrating 10th anniversary of Brisbane German Week and 35 years of German reunification.
- Event to be held at QUT Room Three Sixty, hosted by Honorary German Consul Professor Michael Rosemann.
- Bohle's collection will also feature in FAT.X Fashion Walk through Brisbane CBD on 3rd October.
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Date: 6pm October 1st, 2025
Location: QUT Room Three Sixty, Gardens Point, 2 George Street, Brisbane
Award-winning German Fashion Prodigy Lennart Bohle makes his Australian debut at the Opening Night Gala in collaboration with jewellry designer Gina Melosi
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As part of the 10th Anniversary of Brisbane German Week and the celebration of 35 years of German reunification, the Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany, Professor Michael Rosemann, will host an official reception at QUT Room Three Sixty on the 1st of October, 2025.
The evening will feature official addresses by the Premier of Queensland, David Crisafulli and the Lord Mayor of Brisbane, Adrian Schrinner, underscoring the cultural and civic importance of the occasion.
Launched in partnership with Neo.Fashion / Berlin Fashion Week, FAT.X gives Australian graduates the opportunity to showcase their collections in Berlin, while bringing Berlin’s most promising talent to Australia. This cultural exchange positions Brisbane as a hub for international fashion collaboration between Germany and Australia.
“Brisbane German Week has always celebrated the strong cultural, academic, and economic ties between Germany and Queensland. This year, with the launch of FAT.X, we are expanding that celebration into the world of fashion,” said Professor Michael Rosemann, Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany in Brisbane.
The highlight of the evening will feature the Australian debut of Berlin Fashion Week designer Lennart Bohle, who will present a selection of his award-winning runway pieces.
“Presenting my collection in Brisbane during such an important cultural occasion is a great honour. FAT.X is an exciting opportunity to connect young designers across continents,” said Lennart Bohle, designer and Berlin Fashion Week award-winner.
On October 3rd, Lennart Bohle’s collection will be showcased in the FAT.X Fashion Walk through Brisbane’s CBD, transforming the city into a public runway and allowing audiences to experience his work in an open, urban setting.
The FAT.X initiative is proudly supported by the German Consulate in Brisbane, Brisbane German Week, Neo.Fashion / Berlin Fashion Week, SBS, Stamford Plaza Brisbane, Lufthansa, Oscar Oscar Salons and Global Wings Travel as our official travel partner.
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About FAT.X
FAT.X - FAshion Talents Xchange is an international initiative that builds a cultural bridge between Australia and Germany through fashion. The program creates opportunities for graduate designers to present their work on world-class stages and engage with global audiences.
In partnership with Neo.Fashion / Berlin Fashion Week, FAT.X enables outstanding Australian graduates to showcase their collections in Berlin, one of Europe’s most dynamic fashion capitals. In return, German designers will travel to Brisbane to present their work at the FAT.X Fashion Show, officially part of Brisbane German Week 2026.
FAT.X provides a platform for cultural exchange, creativity, and collaboration. By linking two vibrant fashion ecosystems, it supports the next generation of designers in gaining international visibility, building professional networks, and shaping new perspectives on how fashion is created and experienced. Together with our partners, FAT.X strengthens the cultural and creative ties between Australia and Germany while promoting fashion as a driver of innovation and connection.
