Since 2000 operating on a freelance basis for own label and individual projects within concept development, design, pattern making, sample making, production supervision and creative consulting.

 

Feb 2020 Walking Distance - Fashion On a Different Route, exhibition at Centrala Gallery, Birmingham

 

Jun 2019 launch otherways[project], circular unsiex collection concept

 

Feb + Mar 2018 participation in Circular Fashion Games, Eindhoven & Amsterdam

 

Apr 2010 launch pigschick, knit- and beachwear

 

Feb 2005 fashion show, presenting own collection, Berlin

 

Mar 2004 fashion show on occasion of IKEA Roomwear press conference, Hamburg

Mar 2004 fashion show, presenting own collection, Berlin

 

Jan + Aug 2002 Who's Next Paris, presenting own collection

Feb 2002 fashion show Future. Now!, under the patronage of Vivienne Westwood, presenting own collection, Hanover

 

Aug 2000 launch sabine lettmann, knit- and womenswear

 

 

 

Lettmann, S., White, B. and Hillyard, Z. (2021) Constructive Disruption. Responsible Fashion Conference. Antwerp, BE, 14-15 October 2021. Antwerp: University of Antwerp.

 

Lettmann, S. and Lukas, C.R. (2021) Between Dream and Reality - Developing Products and Systems Through Design Thinking. The Digital Multilogue of Fashion Education. Paris, FR, 1-2 October 2021. Paris: American University of Paris.

 

Lettmann, S. and Nutton, K. (2021) Weaving the Fashion Future. Learning and Teaching Conference, Birmingham, UK, 15-16 July 2021. Birmingham: Birmingham City University.

 

Lettmann, S. (2021) Let’s Play Fashion – The Transformation to Circular Business Values Using the Circular Design Matrix. 23rd International Conference Sustainable Innovation 2021. London, UK, 15-16 March 2021. London: University for the Creative Arts.

 

Lettmann, S. and Schmoeckel, P. (2020) From Global Problem to Local Solution – How a Future Directed Circular Economy Can Foster Social Change. Social and Cultural Aspects of Circular Economy Workshop. Helsinki, FI, 19-20 November 2020. Helsinki: University of Helsinki

 

Lettmann, S., White, B. and Hillyard, Z. (2020) Re-imagining the Landscape of Future Living and Learning Through Bio-material Exploration. The RCE European Meeting 2020. Leicester, UK, 24-25 November. Leicester: De Montfort University.

 

Lettmann, S. (2020) otherways[project] - Circular Design Concept as an Education Platform for Consumers. SAT in the Circular Economy Symposium. Huddersfield, UK, 7-9 September 2020. Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield.

 

Lettmann, S. (2020) The Relevance of a New Presentation Format For The Transition Towards a Circular Fashion Industry. Costume Culture Conference (ITCCC): Fashion Marketing and Economy. Seoul, KR, 4 July 2020. Seoul: Hanyang University.

 

Lettmann, S., White, B. and Hillyard, Z. (2020) MAT_er.LAB, the Interdisciplinary Playground Where Science Means Personal Growth. Journal of Textile Science and Fashion Technology, 5(2), DOI: 10.33552/JTSFT.2020.05.000608.

 

October (2019) Design for Circularity in Fashion, panel discussion Dutch Design Week, Eindhoven.

 

Lettmann, S. (2019) Facing Textile Industry: Why Circular Design has to become a BA Fashion programme and Creativity alone is not Enough. Journal of Textile Science and Fashion Technology, 3(5), DOI: 10.33552/JTSFT.2019.03.000572.

 

Lettmann, S. (2019) otherways[project]. Sustainability through Cross Border Circular Economy. Erasmus+ Project. Gothenborg, SE, 9 September 2019.

 

Since April 2019: Senior Lecturer Costume Design and Practice, Birmingham City University.

 

2018 - 2019 Visiting Lecturer Fashion and Costume Design, Birmingham City University.

 

Lettmann, S. (2018) Beyond Aesthetics. Keynote, SH:IFT student conference launch. Birmingham, UK, 20 November 2018. Birmingham: Birmingham City University.

 

Lettmann, S. (2018) Das Erscheinungsbild der Influencer.  Keynote, GRUR Annual Conference, German Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property. Berlin, GER, 28 September 2018.                  

 

Lettmann, S. (2018) Das Erscheinungsbild der Influencer. GRUR Gewerblicher Rechtsschutz und Urheberrecht (12) 2018, pp. 1206-1211.

 

2017 - 2018 Lecturer Fashion Design and Fashion Textile Management, Akademie JAK Hamburg.

 

2015 - 2017 Lecturer Fashion Design, Vitruvius Hochschule Leipzig.

 

 

Guest Lectures:

MA Fashion Design BCU, Foundation BCU, Middlesex University London, KEA Copenhagen School of Design and Technology.

 

External Examiner Roles:

2021 - 2025 BA (Hons) Costume Design and Making, Buckinghamshire University, UK

Dec 2021 BA (Hons) Fashion and Costume Design with Sustainable Practice, Stage 2 validation panel, Blackpool and The Fylde College, UK

 

 

 

 

2015/16 Assistances at Hamburg State Opera:

Turangalîla, choreographer: John Neumeier / costume: Albert Kriemler, Akris
La Passione, direction: Romeo Castellucci / costume: Romeo Castellucci
Das stille Meer, direction: Oriza Hirata / costume: Aya Masakanene
Eleonora Duse, choreographer: John Neumeier / costume: John Neumeier
Peer Gynt, choreographer: John Neumeier / costume: Jürgen Rose
La Bianca Notte, direction: Ramin Gray / costume: Janina Brinkmann

La Fanciulla del West, direction: Vincent Boussard / costume: Christian Lacroix

 

2014 Assistance movie Boy 7, direction: Özgür Yildirim / costume: Christine Zahn

 

 

 

Since 2011 operating on a freelance base including Dior, Chaumet, Iris von Arnim, Made auf Veddel, Matthew Christopher, Reet Aus, neyo.eu.

 

2019 Co-organisation SH:IFT (Students Happening Influencing Fashion and Textiles) student conference, Birmingham City University

                         

2016 Co-development WOW Magazin

 

2005 - 2010 Assistance, then head of press showroom, JOOP! GmbH Hamburg

 

 

 

Mar 1996 - Jul 2001 Fashion Design studies, University of Applied Sciences HAW Hamburg, First Class Diploma in Fashion Design

 

Oct 1993 - Feb 1996 Law studies, Georg-August University Goettingen

 

 

Further Education:

 

Feb 2021 Embedding Sustainability into the Curriculum, SEDA accredited course

 

Jun 2018 Circular Economy Teaching & Learning, Higher Education workshop, Ellen MacArthur Foundation London

 

Oct 2017 Higher Education Didactics, course Friedrich-Schiller University Jena

 

Mar + May 2017 Design Thinking, workshop I + II Hamburg Kreativgesellschaft

 

Feb 2017 Social Media Manager, certificate Social Media Akademie Mannheim

 

Dec 2013 Storytelling, international workshop NORDWINDfestival Hamburg

 

Apr 1996 English, foreign language certificate Georg-August University Goettingen

 

 

 

May 2021 Nomination for Changemakers Prize, British Fashion Council

 

May 2021 Nomination as Inspirational Teacher of the Year, Birmingham City University

 

Feb 2021 Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), UK

 

Oct 2018 otherways[project] at exhibition for German Federal Award Bundespreis Ecodesign, Kulturforum Berlin

 

Mar 2018 3rd place at Circular Fashion Games Eindhoven/Amsterdam

 
Feb 2005 2nd place at competition WeddingDress#1 Berlin

 

Jan + Aug 2002 invitation as exhibitor Les Jeunes Créateurs, Who's Next Paris

 

Jan 2001 Exhibiton best diplomas of 2000 at HAW Hamburg

Apr 1999 1st place at competition Personnel Uniforms Karstadt Sport Hamburg