Competition

International Label is offering an Internship

Charming, geometric and colorful handbags, gloves and belts made from the finest leather are the key traits of the Berlin label Gretchen. Having received multiple international awards, such as the German Design Award 2014, the Red Dot Design Award and the All American SPARK Award, Gretchen now exists in 28 countries. Fans of Gretchen’s unique creations include Paris Hilton, Brooke Shields, Natalie Avelon and Amber Rose.

As a cooperating partner of the Frankfurt STYLE AWARD, the label is offering one lucky finalist the opportunity to collaborate on a collection, learn the specifics of leather manufacturing and to show-off his/her creative talent in accessory design with a six-month internship.

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Anne-Christin Schmitt is the founder, creative mind and face behind the Berlin-based label Gretchen. Currently, she is realizing her dream of an innovative and timeless accessory-line in her Kreuzberg-Berlin studio. Having grown up in a leather goods manufacturing family, each Gretchen design speaks to her lifetime of experience with the material, her knowledge of traditional leather craftsmanship and her appreciation for fine leather.

Anne-Christin Schmitt’s unique bag creations reflect her intuitive understanding of design. “A tribute to the modern fashion-concious woman”. Challenging the conventional with new concepts and ideas, Gretchen designs are inspired by sculptural aesthetics and can be characterized by sleek straight lines and modern angularity.