The Label

The look of premium label arrondissement Aq1 is a mix of Casual, Evening, graphic straightness and special details. 2009 Designer Christina Arend presented her own label for the very first time during Berlin Fashion Week. The second collection “oneness universe” and its fashion show were celebrated with sensational success.The young and emerging label is already an integral part of the German fashion scene and is also gaining more and more attention of an international audience. In the 3rd season the designer focuses on nature_ “SEEN NATURE”. „For me it is very important that everything is related to each other and forms a unity. The accessories are a special feature of my collection and always will be. They complete the entire Aq1 look and make it „unique“. Graphical lines will always be maintained, but broken by different elements, which consistently change.“, says designer Christina Arend.

The designer:

Christina Arend, was born and grewn up in southern Germany. After her fashion design studies and stations at Madame Magazine in Munich, Kaviar Gauche in Berlin, Jasmine Di Milo in London and Fendi in New York, as well as various freelance projects as an illustrator – it has always been her goal to realize her own internationally focused collection, made in Germany. Aq1 is the Latin code for eagle. Also the designers last name is the Dutch translation for eagle so it stands to reason that the independent and shining animal with all its attributes represents the label arrondissement Aq1.

After a creative break, the Designer is back with fresh and new Designs. The collected inspiration evolves into a limited and exquisite line of quarré scarfs with illustrative and charming prints. Also little Aq1 Mini-me`s will find fashionable Cotton Scarves for Kids, a perfect gift. Compared to ther past work, the creations evoke a more tender and feminine impression with a slight infantile and humorous touch.

arrondissement Aq1 is a cosmos which everyone must explore and feel for himself.

Dare & do