20 December 2024
Navigating the World of More Sustainable Yoga Clothing: Your Essential Guide
- COSH! Member Publicity
- Lifestyle
This is your chance to shop the COSH! designers abroad
What does a more sustainable fashion fall look like in Berlin? From 17 September you can discover it together with the COSH! network at our third pop-up in Peek & Cloppenburg Düsseldorf’s* Conscious Fashion Store in Berlin. Whether you’re looking for the perfect fall fit and accessories, nice shoes to wear for your autumn strolls, or products to protect your skin from the cold: there will be something for everyone.
At ‘The Playce’ shopping centre at Berlin’s well-known Potsdamer Platz you will get the chance to meet a new, unique group of entrepreneurs, as well as some more familiar faces from Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, and Catalonia. Each of them will give you inspiration to get ready for fall and the rest of the year in various ways.
What’s the best way to get excited for fall? Winning prizes, of course! Stop by at the Conscious Fashion Store on 17 September for our opening event! Just like COSH!, Conscious Fashion Store aims to bring together people like you, who are interested in more sustainable fashion by offering a platform for events, talks, workshops, and pop-ups. Start your journey of self-reflexion around more conscious shopping at the Conscious Fashion Store and get rewarded for it! Come in and spin the wheel of fortune to win extraordinary prizes from some of the COSH! members.
From 5pm onwards at the day of our opening event COSH! dives deep into wool and knitwear. You’ll learn the basics of knitting in an open workshop from vincente, followed by an interesting panel for which COSH! warmly invited industry professionals like Vauno (DE), Wolvis (BE), Janne Landuyt (BE), vincente (DE) and VORN (DE). We will unpack the pros and cons of wool, as well as its impact on nature and its inhabitants.
We have been told many times that our designs would appeal to the German public. Thanks to the COSH! pop-up, we can now put it to the test and thus hopefully conquer some German hearts. Wolvis (BE)
Are you a designer who cares about more sustainable fashion? Then we have a special event for you! Get together with fellow slower fashion enthusiasts at our informal meet-up on 16 September at COSH!-member Beverly Berlin. This is the perfect opportunity to get to know other COSH!-members from Berlin and beyond, exchange ideas and have inspiring conversations. Marie from the COSH! team will be there to welcome you, and who knows you’ll find your next business partner there?
One joint vision, 25 passionate entrepreneurs, inspiring conversations, and captivating conscious fashion: we are now kicking off the 3rd edition of the COSH! X Conscious Fashion Store pop-up.
As our first and second pop-up were a great success, we are excited to welcome back some talented and innovative entrepreneurs for our fall edition!
You can still come and discover the members from the summer edition until 16 September. Apart from these familiar faces from our summer edition, our fall pop-up introduces you to a new group of one-of-a-kind entrepreneurs. Each of them focuses on different themes, such as more sustainable knitwear, special skincare, as well as minimalistic clothing and accessories.
This label brings together more sustainable efforts and style with its unisex children’s clothing that grows with your kids and that is gentle to the skin. Designed in Belgium and crafted in Portugal, each piece is built to last, reducing the need for constant replacements. On top of that, the brand’s unique sizing adapts to your child’s growth, making comfort and durability a priority. An anti-stain coating keeps outfits looking fresh, allowing kids to explore without worry.
Founded in 2013 in Ghent by architect Griet, Wolvis has put itself on the Belgian market as a unique and poetic knitwear brand, combining bold colours and shapes that stand out. That makes their 100% wool items fit for not only winter — a time in which we can sometimes use a bit more colour — but also spring, summer, and fall. Wolvis is known for its exceptional scarves, but it also offers tops, jackets, and jumpers.
Lies De Nyn, founder of this Mechelen-based label, struggled to find safe skincare during her cancer treatment, leading her to create a brand specifically designed for sensitive skin affected by medical therapies. Moksi offers products that are both safe and effective, while also bringing colour and joy to difficult times. The brand empowers patients to regain control over their skincare, an essential aspect of self-care.
This brand from Beringen offers minimalist, colourful designs that focus on self-expression, embracing all genders. A former textile design graduate from Sint-Lucas, Janne was inspired by Antwerp’s knitwear scene and launched her label as a self-employed knitwear designer in 2020. Her collections stand out with light knits made from wool certified by the Responsible Wool and Mohair Standards. Besides knitwear, Janne also offers outlet fashion, limited editions, care products, and workshops.
Created by the Danish designer of the same name, this brand’s collection embodies Scandinavian timelessness with simple lines, minimalism, and functionality, offering pieces for both men and women, including unisex items. Each item, from jumpers to jumpsuits, is crafted with a modern twist and meticulous attention to detail. If you appreciate Scandinavian designs with a sustainable edge, Abelone Wilhelmsen is a must-see.
Looking for a timeless handbag that’s built to last? The items crafted in this Antwerp studio are made out of carefully selected European leather that resists time and weather. The designer’s attention to detail ensures every bag is unique, made just for you, with clean lines and refined finishes that reflect her lifelong passion for fashion.
In this store near Rotterdam, you’ll find unique, upcycled products made from old banners, work clothes, and even bounce houses. You can feel good knowing they also use vegan apple leather, local wood waste, and recycled materials like cotton and PET felt from bottles. By choosing Made Out Of, you contribute to a more sustainable future with stylish, eco-friendly products crafted with care.
Amsterdam designer Iris Nijenhuis crafts modular jewellery from puzzle pieces of fabric. Each piece of fabric is put together like a puzzle without any fasteners such as glue. Each ‘puzzle piece’ is cut with a laser cutter and then put together. Different materials are used for the jewellery, such as: vegan leather, spacer fabric and scuba. On top of that, it’s possible to book DIY workshops with Iris at her atelier.
BYBROWN, the brainchild of British designer Melanie Brown, offers contemporary and functional raincoats. BYBROWN specializes in premium, feminine, and more sustainably crafted rainwear, with high-quality materials like recycled polyester and coffee grounds. Tailored specifically for women, but with unisex options available, BYBROWN’s designs are breathable, comfortable, and rainproof.
Rhea is an Amsterdam-based knitwear fashion label that offers timeless, and high-quality knitwear made from materials like merino wool, Egyptian cotton, and tencel. The brand is committed to more ethical production within Europe and values transparency, using product passports and blockchain technology to ensure this. Rhea’s collections are designed to be more durable and beautiful season after season.
In this Amsterdam-based fashion store you will find unisex, and timeless designs. The brand uses more organic materials, natural dyes, and upcycled materials like old parachutes and vintage clothing. Their collections are produced in Europe, with essentials made in Portugal and upcycled items crafted locally in Amsterdam. The brand’s designs are gender-neutral, available in sizes XS to XXL, and reflect a deep connection to people and nature.
TOAIE, an Amsterdam-based label, offers colourful handmade jewellery crafted by artisans from Colombia. Each piece in the collection is assembled with great care in Colombia. The vibrant jewels hold the passion and love for life that is also found in this Latin-American country. Each design is as unique as their makers.
This entrepreneur from Spain has been mastering the art of comfort and craftsmanship since 1920, creating top-quality garments in Mataró with a rich legacy of innovation. From humble beginnings, they’ve grown into a brand offering over 1,000 handcrafted items for both men and women. As the only Spanish brand using luxurious soy fibre, along with Egyptian cotton, it creates more eco-friendly, antibacterial underwear that’s perfect for sensitive skin.
This Spanish brand offers you timeless, comfortable trainers, handcrafted in the Valencian Community. Inspired by the Bauhaus philosophy, these minimalist, genderless shoes are designed to showcase the essentials, with no toe cap and minimal stitching for a sleek, eco-luxe look. Thanks to the sebs gel insole made from algae and a durable natural rubber sole, wearing these trainers is an absolute joy.
Founded by Ute Luft, this Berlin-based knitwear brand specializes in handcrafted clothing made from locally sourced North German wool. Ute’s journey began 16 years ago with Gotland fur sheep in Wendland, leading to the creation of Vauno and its sister brand, elbwolle. Vauno turns often undervalued local wool into unique, regionally crafted garments. The wool, sourced from local shepherds and processed within Germany, travels only 950 kilometres from source to final product.
GREEN KNIT, founded by Kseniya Dockhorn in Frankfurt, is an innovative brand that redefines luxury handbags through more sustainable practices. The brand uses 100% post-consumer recycled nylon yarn and pioneering 3D knitting technology to work towards zero-waste, bespoke handbags. These handbags combine functionality, elegance, and versatility, offering various customization options. GREEN KNIT is committed to more ethical production, adhering to strict European Union environmental and labour standards.
This Hamburg-based label offers customizable, size-inclusive fashion. Located in the Karolinenviertel, Jede Studio emphasizes individuality and more ethical practices, using materials like GOTS-certified cotton and Lenzing Tencel. Founder Bettina’s designs are tailored to each customer, avoiding overproduction and promoting longevity through a repair service. On top of that, Jede Studio repurposes fabric remnants into items like scrunchies and shoppers.
Discover Wellicious, a brand where more sustainable yogawear and more circular design meet. This brand offers Cradle-to-Cradle Gold certified apparel, using GOTS-certified organic cotton, eliminating synthetic fibers entirely. Their timeless, durable designs reflect a commitment to slow fashion and are crafted in Europe under strict environmental and social standards. Wellicious invites you to embrace a lifestyle that fuses quality, ethics, and environmental consciousness.
Jyoti Fair Works is a fashion brand dedicated to empowering women and preserving local heritage in India. The brand employs women in regions with high unemployment, providing them with stable income, healthcare, and education. Jyoti offers timeless, high-quality fashion made from materials like more organic cotton, modal, and peace-silk, catering to all body types. The brand works with three women-led NGOs in India, directly supporting 40 women with fair wages and training.
Discover Vincente, a Berlin-based knitwear brand renowned for its handmade designs from exclusive Italian natural fibers. Vincente offers timeless pieces for all ages, including Cash wool jumpers, baby wear, and Merino wool trousers, all crafted from more sustainable Italian yarns. Each piece is meticulously handmade in Kreuzberg, with workshops and repair services available to help customers enjoy their garments for years. Vincente blends creativity, high-quality materials, and a touch of whimsy, making it a symbol of enduring elegance and comfort.
Bearth, a Düsseldorf-based brand, is dedicated to creating simple, timeless, and high-quality basics with a strong focus on more ethical production and ecological mindfulness. Founded in 2022, BEARTH offers a range of essentials like jumpers, tees, and zip styles for men and women, made in Portugal. Their designs are versatile, customizable, and made from GOTS-certified and organic cotton, ensuring durability and comfort.
This label founded in Berlin offers timeless dresses for the modern working woman with more sustainably sourced fabrics. Its founder Ani Bagdasaryan is of Armenian ancestry, which prompted her to search for a family-run business in Armenia to collaborate with. All dresses from AYANI are made in small batches and on demand. For every dress sold, a donation to an impact-driven, Armenian based NGO is made to help tackle rural poverty and illiteracy.
Inspired by the tails of old sails once travelling the Warden Sea and the English Channel, this brand transforms vegetable-tanned European leather, discarded sailcloth and other natural materials once used on flat-bottomed ships and wooden boats into timeless sneakers, bags, and hats. These fragments of history are uplifted and upcycled to an art form, where every stitch echoes the legacy of the sea and the spirit of adventure. On the Beaufort scale, which seafarers use as a guide, the number 8 means that all signs point to a storm, and this name encapsulates the fashion evolution founder Sabine aims to ignite. In a collaboration with Secumar, 8beaufort. Hamburg elevates functional fashion to new heights, marrying castaway fabrics with style in a seamless blend.
Each of these entrepreneurs, unique in their approach and steadfast in their missions, are shaping the future of fashion. Feel inspired? Don’t miss our opening party on 17 September at P&C Düsseldorf’s Conscious Fashion Store, Potsdamer Platz Berlin!
*There are two independent companies with the name Peek & Cloppenburg in Germany with their headquarters in Düsseldorf and Hamburg. This information refers to Peek & Cloppenburg B.V. & Co. KG, Düsseldorf, whose stores can be found here.
20 December 2024
19 December 2024
18 December 2024