Two leading names from Berlin’s creative scene join forces for an exclusive capsule collection celebrating design, innovation, and underground culture. Unveiled in New York, the collaboration between ic! berlin and GmbH pays tribute to Y2K aesthetics and the German capital’s unconventional identity.
Berlin is more than just a city. It is a creative laboratory where fashion, art, music, and experimentation come together to shape new forms of expression. This distinctive energy lies at the heart of the collaboration between ic! berlin and GmbH, two brands deeply rooted in the German capital, which have joined forces to create a limited-edition eyewear capsule collection, officially unveiled on November 4, 2026, during an exclusive event in New York City.
The collaboration was first teased last July during GmbH’s Desire Paths Winter Spring ’27 runway show at Berlin Fashion Week, where selected models appeared wearing striking, futuristic eyewear inspired by Y2K aesthetics. The pieces were drawn from ic! berlin’s archives and reimagined in close collaboration with GmbH founders Benjamin Huseby and Serhat Işık, offering an early glimpse of a project that brings together fashion, design, and contemporary culture.
2026 marks a particularly significant year for both brands, as ic! berlin celebrates its 30th anniversary while GmbH marks a decade in fashion.
Founded in 1996, ic! berlin has revolutionized the eyewear industry through its innovative engineering approach, becoming renowned for its ultra-lightweight cold-rolled steel frames and iconic patented screwless hinge. GmbH, meanwhile, has established itself on the international fashion scene with a distinctive visual language that blends streetwear, underground culture, and reflections on contemporary identity.
What truly connects the two brands is Berlin itself: a city defined by creative freedom, cultural diversity, and an enduring spirit of experimentation.
The result is an exclusive capsule collection limited to just 320 pieces worldwide, featuring two eyewear designs named BENJAMIN and SERHAT, in tribute to GmbH’s founders.
The BENJAMIN model captures the bold spirit of early 2000s aesthetics with its striking wraparound silhouette, while SERHAT draws inspiration from the technological imagination of the late 1990s and early 2000s, embracing a dynamic, sporty, and futuristic look that references both digital culture and Berlin’s legendary club scene.
The collection will be available at the ic! berlin flagship store on Münzstraße 5, in the heart of Berlin’s Mitte district, through GmbH’s online store, and at selected international retailers. In New York City, Neiman Marcus will serve as the exclusive retail partner.
With only 320 pieces produced worldwide, the capsule is designed for those who see eyewear as more than a functional accessory: a form of personal expression and a distinctive design statement.
ic! berlin x GmbH ultimately captures the essence of a bold, authentic, and constantly evolving Berlin. A city that draws inspiration from its past to imagine the future, transforming the intersection of fashion and innovation into a powerful statement of contemporary style.
