The idea behind otherways[project]: to show an alternative to conventional, extractive and exploitative fashion design, to walk the other way. To present design as an ongoing process and within that to create favourite items which do not have to be owned, but can be shared with other (favourite) people. In terms of Cradle to Cradle principles, to work as sustainable as possible. To steadily improve healthy manufacturing ways without any harm for more-than-humans. I believe that only a holistic concept can show the real beauty of fashion. Through otherways[project] I aim to create awareness and understanding for clothes' value being part of the wider ecological and social systems.

otherways[project] is the approach to a circular collection concept which begins with the use of carefully selected materials. The circular concept shifts its focus from ownership to usership and extends a garment's lifecycle. Visible mending of damages follows traditional Japanese techniques that transform garments through participatory craft of use into art and tell stories of former wearers. Aiming to close the material loop, garments can be composted or transition into new materials through up- and recycling at the end of their use phase.

otherways[project] unites a variety of alternative design approaches. It integrates ethical and ecological aspects as well as an alternative consumption concept. To follow principles of transparency and to tackle the industry's gatekeeping practices, all available material sources are shared to provide other brands with access.