Kerner never went to an art school or studied fashion at a university. This might be one reason why he is received as one of Berlin's most creative artists. Initially, he dreamed of becoming an actor, his success in the world of fashion seems to be proof enough that he has made the right choice by becoming a designer instead.

The new Mongrels in Common show at this year's Berlin Fashion Week did not fail to impress the guests with its understated but elegant and love for detail chic: nude colors mixed with wild patterns and breakneck shoes. Designers Livia Ximinez-Carrillo and Christine Pluess call themselves mongrels, they have come from multinational background and met at Berlin's renowned ESMOD school of fashion. They made their debut at the "Moet et Chandon" Fashion Award 2006, showing Spring/Summer 2007 containing menswear and womenswear.

With their first-selling collection, they won at premium exhibitions the "Premium Young Designers Award" for best men's fall/winter. The Mongrels have only been on the market for four years, and their success is owed to hard work, discipline and love for what they do.