Boris Bidjan Saberi closed after 20 years — manufacturing got too hard for the avant-garde

Boris Bidjan Saberi launched in 2006 as an avant-garde menswear label based in Barcelona, known for its dark, architectural aesthetic and experimental use of materials. The brand developed a cult following among streetwear and high-fashion collectors, collaborated with Salomon and Reebok, and presented regularly at Paris Fashion Week. Over 20 years it built one of the most distinctive identities in German contemporary fashion.

On May 23, 2025, Hypebeast reported that the brand would cease operations by the end of July. Founder Boris Bidjan Saberi sent a letter to retail partners explaining that production difficulties had made it impossible to maintain the brand's quality standards without relocating manufacturing. 'Under current conditions and without relocating production, it is impossible for us to maintain operations with the standards of quality, integrity, and consistency that have always been the foundation of our project,' he wrote.

The closure affected the entire operational structure including the Barcelona atelier and showroom. Remaining stock was made available through the Barcelona store, online orders, and direct sales. Saberi promised his creative vision would continue in some form, and the closure was framed as a transformation rather than an ending, but the 20-year-old brand's physical operations were shut down for good.