14 October 2026International edition
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14 October 2026
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Esther Perbandt

Germany

Esther Perbandt is a Berlin fashion and jewellery label founded in 2004 by the designer of the same name. It is known for avant-garde tailoring and collections produced exclusively in black.

Facts
Founded2004
FounderEsther Perbandt
BaseBerlin, Germany
SignatureExclusively black collections
CategoriesFashion and jewellery
Websiteestherperbandt.com
Segment
Premium
Categories
WomenswearMenswearJewelleryAccessories
Sales channels
Own storesE-commerce

What is Esther Perbandt?

Esther Perbandt is an eponymous fashion and jewellery label founded in Berlin in 2004. The designer is both founder and creative director, and she returned to Berlin after living in Moscow and Paris.

Products and positioning

The label combines fashion and jewellery. Its tailoring is inspired by menswear craftsmanship, and its positioning is built on avant-garde elegance and artistic independence. Perbandt has produced exclusively black collections for more than a decade, which earned her the nickname Queen of Black.

The brand also stresses European production and sustainability. Its work extends beyond garments into performance and art, with immersive presentations and digital innovation.

Distribution

The brand operates a store in Berlin and sells online internationally.

Why it matters

Esther Perbandt is a long-running example of an independent Berlin label with a strongly defined aesthetic. Perbandt was a finalist on the Amazon Prime series Making the Cut with Heidi Klum in 2020, and the label has been presented at Berlin Fashion Week.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Esther Perbandt from?

Esther Perbandt is a Berlin label, founded there in 2004.

Who founded Esther Perbandt?

The label was founded by the designer Esther Perbandt, who is also its creative director.

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