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Mercedes-Benz | ic! berlin 2025: Retrofuturistic Elegance Takes Shape
The new 2025 Mercedes-Benz | ic! berlin collection is a tribute to the essence of design: pure materials, sensual lines, and a continuous pursuit of simplicity. In a meeting of innovation and tradition, minimalism becomes an expression of strength, style, and sustainability.
A Shared Philosophy: Form, Function, and Timeless Materials
For the fifth consecutive year, Mercedes-Benz and ic! berlin collaborate on a collection that celebrates the purity of materials and formal reduction. Mercedes-Benz’s “Sensual Purity” philosophy is reflected in every detail: a synthesis of emotion and intelligence, warmth and rigor. The choice of authentic materials, such as cold-rolled stainless steel and cotton-based acetate, represents a commitment to durable, elegant, and inherently functional design.
Retro Design, Contemporary Spirit
Inspired by iconic designs of the past, the Berlin design team reinterpreted classic shapes like the navigator, pushing towards greater essentiality. The result is four unique models: MB21, MB22, MB24, and the hybrid model, each with a sober but striking presence. The forms become lighter, details reduced to the essentials, striking a perfect balance between memory and modernity. The goal is not only aesthetics but also the enhancement of the material itself through light, shadow, and structure.
Technology Serving Minimalism
Beyond design, functionality evolves as well: photochromic lenses featured in the MB22 and MB24 models automatically adjust to light, transitioning from clear to dark in less than two minutes. This choice is ideal for those who prefer an essential lifestyle, with few but high-quality items.
