Karin Brettmeister – Founder and Creative Director of Ritual Unions

Karin Brettmeister takes the radical route — in design, business, and philosophy.
After graduating top of her class at ESMOD Munich, she honed her couture skills at renowned fashion houses such as Marchesa (New York) and J. Mendel (Paris), before founding Ritual Unions in 2017.

Built entirely through organic growth, Ritual Unions is a true passion project: every piece is handmade in-house in our Berlin atelier, with no external production — a radical commitment to craftsmanship and sustainability.

Karin’s forever inspiration comes from her grandparents, who lived a life of love and craft in their own small tailoring studio.
Today, she honors that legacy through every custom fitting, every emotional final adjustment, and every bride’s moment of transformation.

"The greatest reward isn’t the awards or milestones — it’s the emotional connection. Seeing brides' tears of joy, their confidence, their gratitude. That’s what makes this my dream job."
— Karin Brettmeister

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