Penkov at London Fashion Week S/S 09

Berlin-based designer Bernadett Penkov returns to London Fashion Week for the third season with her new Spring/Summer 09 collection.

Masculinity and femininity are Bernadett Penkov’s favourite themes and this season her innovative designs in ultra-soft fabrics and sophisticated cuts are combined with traditional porcelain craftsmanship for a series of designs that integrate “hard” white porcelain accessories into decorative body armour.

Dresses are made from airy chiffon, white and black silk detailed with hand stitched lace. Net overlays, delicately draped tunics, silk ribbon trims and origami folds create the penkov look for summer 2009.

Presented for the first time will be the new Luxurious Leisure beachwear pieces by Triumph - penkov’s London Fashion Week show supporter and cooperational partner. Worn under gauzy, white penkov outerwear, teamed with gleaming porcelain accessories, they are the perfect complement to this elegant spring/summer collection.

Known for radiant dresses, penkov has taken inspiration from classic styling and created a clean, contemporary look resulting in a casual yet luxurious elegance with a great sense of modernity. “I create clean and sophisticated fashion with a statement and attention to detail” says Penkov, describing the essentials of her designs.

A woman wearing penkov, should feel empowered by wearing her clothes but never lose the sense of lightness in being herself. Penkov S/S 09 show will be at London Fashion Week, and the collection will be presented in Paris at RENDEZ-VOUS. www.penkovberlin.com

Triumph International is one of the world’s largest underwear manufacturers. The company enjoys a presence in over 120 countries with its core brands Triumph®, sloggi®, Valisère® and HOM®. Triumph employs more than 43,000 people and achieves a turnover of CHF 2.5 billion (2007). www.triumph.com