The carefully crafted looks making up 1913Berlin's debut presentation drew the attention of German Vogue, USA's Women's Wear Daily, and fashion bloggers from around the world.

"With her label 1913Berlin, Yujia Zhai-Petrow showed the kind of smart knitwear that is so beloved in this city," enthused Berliner Zeitung

Styleranking declared that 1913Berlin represents "cashmere for cool urban nomads."

"The rich detailing gave the fetching Italian and Mongolian wool outfits a demure and refined touch that lent credibility to the designer's cashmere occasion wear thesis." said World's Luxury Guide.

and Die Welt announced the arrival of "a new star in the cashmere sky."