Highsnobiety

The third edition of BERLIN, BERLIN has arrived. From in-person pop-ups and parties, to exclusive content and products, we're delving into Berlin's creative culture. Explore the content here and browse the drops here. BERLIN, BERLIN is made possible thanks to support by the Berlin Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises.

Mercedes-Benz is having a moment. From a Balenciaga collab, to a Virgil Abloh release, and even a teased A$AP Rocky x AWGE collab, everyone is working with the famed auto manufacturer. To add to the list is Acte TM, a rising creative studio based in Berlin. The agency has overseen a broad range of projects from installations in the Eastern Alps with Moncler to handling art direction for the coveted Prada x adidas collection, and has even worked with Mercedes-Benz before.

For this release, the studio wanted to expand on duo's collaborative design language and draw inspiration from Mercedes-Benz’s digital and physical archives.

“We were very open to a collaboration that would allow us to think together about how luxury and purism can coexist or even merge in the future," Acte TM tells us, who learned of the project from Antoni Garage, a Berlin based agency known for its work with the automotive manufacturer. “For the project, we drew on the brand's information archive to delve deeper into its background, especially its history that combines emotion and intelligence into design that operates away from trends and thus has a timeless effect.”

Matthias Leidinger c/o ActeTM, Matthias Leidinger c/o ActeTM

The entire Capsule Collection includes 28 handmade pieces that can be combined to create a variety of looks. Each item is modular and exists in a coherent system that builds on each piece.

Pieces like the ACC-LT01, a performance oriented bodysuit made of old advertising banners that look akin to one of Mercedes-Benz most influential patents, the airbag, are a perfect example of the innovation Acte TM brings to the table. The entire suit borrows Mercedes-Benz's anti-slip application commonly found in the interior and exterior of its vehicles.

The AB-BG01, a bag that mimics the basic characteristics of a car body utilizes a large 3D printed storage case that can be changed, or replaced to fit inside the bags recycled aluminum frame. “Due to the modular, exchangeable individual parts of the bag, it also picks up the methodology and function of the consoles in the interior.”

Matthias Leidinger c/o ActeTM

The studio also teamed up with winner of the first BERLIN, BERLIN Prize Kasia Kucharska to assist with the bold project.

“We chose to work with Studio Kasia Kucharska as they specialize not only in fashion design, but in sustainable and innovative manufacturing techniques, which we were able to integrate and benefit from for ACC01.” Like Acte TM, Kasia Kucharska also makes future forward work that pushes the boundaries of design and clothing.

Matthias Leidinger c/o ActeTM, Matthias Leidinger c/o ActeTM

“After a long preparation process with a first test run, we approached them to collaborate on the project, Acte TM mentions. “Since then, we have closely worked together on further developing the design and the physical engineering of the garments. We had regular fittings in their studio, flipping ideas and possibilities to find the best solution for each garment.”

Matthias Leidinger c/o ActeTM

When asked about the project Acte TM mentioned ‘It’s an exciting process to take these components and transform them into a new functional object or product. Regardless of the discipline or work that’s made, the Mercedes-Benz DNA of intelligence and emotion remains evident through these references.’

You can view the new ACC01 Capsule Collection exclusively at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week from Sep 5-7 at NOWADAYS.

  • Artistic DirectorActeTM C/o Sascha Huth, Philipp Groth
  • Creative Agencyantoni garage GmbH & Co. KG
  • Engineered byStudio Kasia Kucharska
  • Product Design byActe TM, Julian Ribler, Erik Vogler
  • Textile ManagementLuis Luger
  • PhotographerMatthias Leidinger c/o ActeTM
  • DITMichael Petersohn
  • DoPAnton Beliaev
  • ProductionAntonia Herting + Hugh Kwofie
  • StylingAlex McFadyen
  • FootwearMyles Omeally c/o Arete
  • H&MMarlene Suess, Susanna Jonas
  • TalentMariam Shokeye, Caterina Granz, Leon Kecman
  • Location ManagerAndreas Fleischhacker
  • EditVigdis Erla Guttormsdottir
  • SoundJason Heath c/o Mosche
  • Color GradingDelfina Mayer
  • Post ProductionRGBerlin
  • Visual ProgressPhilip Baz
  • Pre CommunicationGiang Vo
  • Pre VisualsVincent Riese, Frangipani Beatt
  • DC TypefaceABC Dinamo
We Recommend
  • Will.i.am & Mercedes Just Turned Your Car Into a Music Studio
    • Design
  • Polish Up Your Footwear Rotation with These Silver Sneakers
    • Sneakers
  • Kiko Kostadinov's New Collection Is Perfectly Abnormal
    • Style
  • The Gifts Every Sneakerhead Wants for The Holidays
    • Sneakers
    • sponsored
  • FARFETCH BEAT Gets Philllllthy With New Off-White™ Capsule Collection
    • Style
    • sponsored
What To Read Next
  • Maha's adidas Sneakers Are Gems (Jade Stones Included)
    • Sneakers
  • Thundercat: Bassist, Singer, Gamer, Fashion Designer (EXCLUSIVE)
    • Style
  • New Balance's 2024 Line-Up Is Hella Stacked!
    • Sneakers
  • Why Are Famous People Obsessed With Cowboycore?
    • Style
  • For Summer, Clarks Is Returning to Its Rave Days
    • Sneakers
  • The Clarks Wallabee Is Getting Wavy
    • Sneakers
    • sponsored
*If you submitted your e-mail address and placed an order, we may use your e-mail address to inform you regularly about similar products without prior explicit consent. You can object to the use of your e-mail address for this purpose at any time without incurring any costs other than the transmission costs according to the basic tariffs. Each newsletter contains an unsubscribe link. Alternatively, you can object to receiving the newsletter at any time by sending an e-mail to info@highsnobiety.com

Web Accessibility Statement

Titel Media GmbH (Highsnobiety), is committed to facilitating and improving the accessibility and usability of its Website, www.highsnobiety.com. Titel Media GmbH strives to ensure that its Website services and content are accessible to persons with disabilities including users of screen reader technology. To accomplish this, Titel Media GmbH tests, remediates and maintains the Website in-line with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), which also bring the Website into conformance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Disclaimer

Please be aware that our efforts to maintain accessibility and usability are ongoing. While we strive to make the Website as accessible as possible some issues can be encountered by different assistive technology as the range of assistive technology is wide and varied.

Contact Us

If, at any time, you have specific questions or concerns about the accessibility of any particular webpage on this Website, please contact us at accessibility@highsnobiety.com, +49 (0)30 235 908 500. If you do encounter an accessibility issue, please be sure to specify the web page and nature of the issue in your email and/or phone call, and we will make all reasonable efforts to make that page or the information contained therein accessible for you.