Hi, I’m Ben – the creative mind behind Black-V, based in Berlin. As the designer and founder of this brand, I combine my love for Japanese aesthetics, futuristic worlds, and social topics – all expressed through modern streetwear.

I’m part of the generation that grew up watching anime on MTV, VOX, and RTL II – titles like Hellsing, Golden Boy, Ghost in the Shell, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Cowboy Bebop, The Vision of Escaflowne, and of course Dragon Ball. Equally influential were the timeless films of Studio Ghibli, like Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, and Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind – stories full of emotion, wonder, and deeper meaning. ❤️️

That’s when my passion for anime and manga began – a passion that only grew stronger after traveling through Asia and experiencing the culture firsthand.

At some point, I started searching for a way to connect that passion with sustainability and social responsibility. I chose fashion – because it’s a powerful form of expression, but also an industry still facing many problems that urgently need solutions.

To me, fashion is more than clothing – it’s a language. A way for each of us to express who we truly are, beyond limits or labels.

You’ll find traces of Black-V woven into many of our designs – sometimes subtle, sometimes bold. Whenever you see the kanji 黒 (kuro) or the katakana ブラック (burakku), you're looking at a symbolic expression of Black-V.

They’re more than letters – they’re a code. A reminder of where we come from, and what we stand for.