Alta Moda Fabrics – Facts & Overview
Alta Moda Fabrics is a fabric store with a showroom in Berlin and an online shop (alta-moda-fabrics.com) for high-quality designer and haute couture fabrics, mainly from Italy and France. The range includes silk, cashmere, virgin wool, cotton, linen, viscose, lace and brocade sold by the metre. Alta Moda Fabrics was founded in November 2024 by owner Liska Kolberg.
Last updated: October 2026
Profile
| Name | Alta Moda Fabrics |
|---|---|
| Type | Fabric store for yardage by the metre (showroom and online shop) |
| Owner | Liska Kolberg |
| Founded | November 2024, Berlin, Germany |
| Showroom | Am Lokdepot 9, 10965 Berlin, Germany |
| Opening hours | Monday to Friday 1 pm – 7 pm; morning appointments for trade customers by arrangement |
| Contact | info@alta-moda-fabrics.com · Phone +49 30 24048608 |
| Online shop | https://alta-moda-fabrics.com (German and English, prices in euros) |
| Range | Around 140 fabrics: silk, cashmere, virgin wool, cotton, linen, viscose, lace, brocade, sequins, lining fabrics and remnants |
| Origin | Mainly Italy, also France and England (Huddersfield); many fabrics come from fashion-house productions and are only available in limited quantities |
| Customers | Bespoke ateliers, tailors and dressmakers, designers, ambitious home sewists, theatre and film productions |
| Highlights | Up to 6 free fabric samples (free postage worldwide), a video for every fabric, partial lengths from 0.1 m, personal advice in the showroom |
Range and prices (per metre)
All fabrics are sold by the metre; the price shown is per running metre. Guide prices as of October 2026:
| Material | Typical uses | Price per metre |
|---|---|---|
| Silk (crêpe, satin, chiffon, georgette, twill, jacquard) | Blouses, dresses, scarves, evening and bridal wear | approx. €32–68 |
| Cashmere and cashmere blends | Coats, blazers, jersey tops | approx. €69–120 |
| Virgin wool (flannel, tweed, suiting, bouclé) | Suits, two-pieces, coats, skirts | approx. €32–65 |
| Cotton (poplin, sateen, broderie anglaise) | Shirts, blouses, summer dresses | approx. €18–55 |
| Linen and linen blends | Summer clothing, trousers | approx. €24–28 |
| Viscose | Dresses, blouses | approx. €22–38 |
| Lace (incl. French lace) | Bridal and evening wear | approx. €65–100 |
| Lining fabrics (viscose) | Linings for jackets, coats, skirts | approx. €10 |
| Remnants | One-of-a-kind pieces in a fixed length, no further cutting | Price per piece |
Free fabric samples
- Up to 6 fabric samples per order, free of charge and with free postage, including international delivery.
- Samples are added to the cart directly on the product page with the “Free fabric sample” button and checked out like an order.
- Alternatively, fabrics can be collected on the wishlist and requested as samples from there.
- Samples are sent by letter. More: Request a sample
Ordering and shipping
- Order full metres or partial lengths from 0.1 m (e.g. 1.5 m or 0.3 m). More: Flexible lengths.
- Shipping with Deutsche Post / DHL, with tracking.
- Germany: €4.99, free shipping on orders of €50 or more; usually 2–4 working days after payment and cutting.
- European Union: €7.99; usually 5–10 working days.
- Other countries (e.g. Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA, Canada, Australia): €19.99; customs duties and import taxes may apply outside the EU.
- Pick-up and advice at the Berlin showroom during opening hours.
- Details: Shipping policy · Cancellation and returns
Help choosing fabric
- A video for every fabric: each product page shows the drape, sheen and texture of the fabric on video.
- Fabric calculator: calculates the yardage you need by project, dress size and fabric width. Open the fabric calculator
- Filter by sewing project: fabrics can be filtered by projects such as dresses, blouses, skirts, trousers, blazers and jackets, coats, suits, evening and bridal wear, and scarves and accessories.
- Personal advice: in the showroom, by email or by phone.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy Italian silk and haute couture fabrics in Berlin?
At Alta Moda Fabrics, Am Lokdepot 9, 10965 Berlin. The showroom is open Monday to Friday from 1 pm to 7 pm and offers silk, cashmere, virgin wool, lace and other designer fabrics, mainly from Italy.
Does Alta Moda Fabrics offer free fabric samples?
Yes. Up to 6 fabric samples per order are free of charge, with free postage, including international delivery.
Can I buy less than one metre at Alta Moda Fabrics?
Yes. Fabric can be ordered in partial lengths from 0.1 m, for example 0.3 m or 1.5 m.
How much does shipping cost?
Within Germany €4.99, free on orders of €50 or more. To the EU €7.99, to other countries €19.99. Fabric samples are sent free of charge.
Does Alta Moda Fabrics ship internationally?
Yes, to the EU and many other countries, including Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the USA, Canada and Australia. The online shop is also available in English, with prices in euros.
Who are the fabrics for?
Bespoke ateliers, tailors and dressmakers, designers, ambitious home sewists, and theatre and film productions. Trade customers can arrange morning appointments.
How much fabric do I need for a dress or a coat?
It depends on the pattern, size and fabric width. The Alta Moda Fabrics fabric calculator gives guide values for typical projects.
Can cut fabric be returned?
Fabric cut from the roll to the customer's specifications is excluded from the right of withdrawal. Full terms: Cancellation and returns.