After Hours at Sia Arnika Fall/Winter '26

Outside the Sia Arnika show held during Berlin Fashion Week, the city outside dissolved into shadow. Inside, fluorescent light flattened the corridors of a near-empty office floor. Desks remained aligned. Screens slept. Corridors stayed exposed. Harsh white lights cut through the darkness. Everything felt paused mid-function—an in-between space, but abandoned.

 

Sound by Europa moved slowly through the room, edging toward the electric weekend energy. In the background, a printer ran continuously, releasing hundreds of blank pages. Together, light, space and sound stretched time itself. Performance thinned. Routine loosened.  The night began.

Within this stripped-back environment, designed by TOR Studio, the designer presented Overtime—a Fall/Winter 2026 collection on the transition between work and a night out, where clothing balances the tension of the week with the release and pleasure of the weekend.

Based in Berlin with Danish roots, Arnika explores the interplay between minimalism and maximalism and approaches fashion as a space for inquiry rather than decoration. Rooted in personal history and shaped by cultural observation, the label explores identity through the tension between restraint and excess, tradition and disruption, intimacy, and exposure.

Each collection contributes to what the brand defines as an “experimental normality”—a way of dressing that resists convention while remaining grounded in daily life. With references that stretch from Nordic folklore to contemporary urban culture, the designer constructs garments that feel both familiar and unsettled.

In Overtime, materials and construction in mirror this transformation from hours on the clock to after dark. Tailored daytime looks loosen into more playful, charged silhouettes—revealing more skin while remaining composed and elegant. Layering becomes central: falling jersey fabrics are draped and extended, intersected with leather panels and fur accents, creating movement and visual tension.

Crisp white blouses are disrupted by black, latex-like details. Comfortable, wearable ensembles shift seamlessly into evening territory. Long, silky dresses and refined two-piece sets introduce a softer, dreamlike register—polished, fluid, quietly seductive. Throughout, additional fabric elements are attached and suspended from garments, generating a continuous sense of flow that gives each look its distinctive rhythm.

 

The color palette remains largely restrained, built around cool shades of grey, white, beige-gold, and black. These neutral tones dominate most looks, establishing a clean, controlled foundation. Throughout the collection, they are occasionally interrupted by sharper accents—bright orange, rust-reds, and deeper autumn and winter hues—adding warmth and contrast without overpowering the overall mood.

Every outfit is grounded by chunky leather boots and sculptural leather cloaks designed by Philipp Kern that introduce weight, resistance, and attitude.

Sunglasses and crystal details by Swarovski signal the transition into night, framing the collection’s subtle glamour. With Kylie Cosmetics as the sole beauty partner, makeup remains elegant and pared back: clean skin, softly luminous lips, and defined black lashes. Hair, styled by Berlin-based hairstylist Ruby Howes, centers on sleek buns and smoothly draped shapes, reinforcing the collection’s controlled, after-hours aesthetic.

Material contrast plays a central role throughout the collection. Soft jersey meets leather, sheer surfaces intersect with heavier structures, and polished finishes are set against rawer textures. A regenerative element is also present in the materiality, incorporating TENCEL Lyocell fibers, sourced from responsibly managed wood and produced through a closed-loop process. The material foundation is further shaped through partnerships with premium deadstock specialists Beglarian Fabrics and Fabric House, underscoring the label’s continued focus on responsible sourcing and material reuse.

The result is a wardrobe that moves effortlessly between function and fantasy: office uniforms reimagined as evening propositions, disciplined silhouettes softened into something intimately expressive and quietly electric.