21 November 2024
A multitude of knitwear! Discover the cosiest sweaters at these stores.
- COSH! Member Publicity
Are you planning on visiting Berlin? From the 15th May onwards you can get inspired by members from the COSH! network in Peek & Cloppenburg Düsseldorf’s* Conscious Fashion Store in the shopping centre ‘The Playce’ at Potsdamer Platz in Germany’s capital city. For more than two months, we invite you to Reflect on the Future of Fashion in a three-story building in Berlin, together with brands from not only Spain and Catalonia, but also Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands!
Reflecting on (conscious) consumption
During this unique two-month pop-up at the Potsdamer Platz you will be invited to a profound journey of self reflection centred around your relationship with fashion and its impact on the world. You will get the opportunity to connect with the inspiring community of COSH! members, all gathered in one vibrant location. Just like COSH!, the 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. Curious to know which Spanish and Catalonian members to expect? We made you this guide.
TWOTHIRDS: fostering communities through a love for the ocean
This Barcelona-based brand, is known for its deep love for the ocean, which it expresses by converting plastic waste into quality garments and by using water-saving fabrics. TWOTHIRDS was founded in 2010 and has developed into a real community of like-minded people committed to protecting the environment. That’s why they work with a PRE-ORDER system, which minimizes their waste and allows customers to pick the pieces they want TWOTHIRDS to make. Their production takes place in the northern region of Portugal, which is known for its traditional textile manufacturing industry and its high quality and precision craftsmanship.
We can’t wait to meet our huge community of ocean lovers in Berlin, who for so long have been asking for us to come to their city. This collaboration with COSH! and Peek and Cloppenburg comes at a perfect time, as we look to bring our unique brand of premium sustainable fashion to stores all over Germany. Lutz Schwenke, CEO & Founder of TWOTHIRDS
Gallobuey: printed with a passion for artistic expression
Francisco and Belén from Gallobuey are two digital nomads who live in Tenerife. Through this 3D-printed jewellery brand, they want to express their creativity and offer an exclusive product that respects the planet and is a true artistic expression. Thanks to Gallobuey’s volumetric design technique, Francisco and Belén can bring to life jewellery with unique shapes and colours that really stand out. They use 3D-printed filaments in their jewellery, made from materials such as PLA, a bioplastic derived from natural and renewable sources such as corn, sugar cane and beetroot, among others.
"By joining the COSH! network and participating in this event, I am confident that we can do our bit to promote a positive change in the fashion industry. The opportunity to showcase our products alongside other brands committed to conscious fashion in such an iconic location as Berlin is simply amazing. Not only does it give us the chance to present GalloBuey's creations to an international audience, but it also allows us to connect with people who share the same values and principles." Francisco Luque Ariza, founder of Gallobuey
OWL store: socially engaged streetwear
Ever since its beginnings in fashion design creating underwear in 2013, Eduard Ballester from OWL has opted for innovative and ecological designs with special attention to reusing and recycling materials. What makes OWL stand out is that it upcycles paragliders and turns them into colourful jackets and other outerwear. Apart from offering more sustainable quality street style, underwear, and accessories to customers worldwide, OWL is also engaged in creating a more balanced society. That’s why they collaborate with social workshops in Barcelona, such as the Emili Papirer Workshop, the Sewing School of the Roure Foundation, or the Diomcoop cooperative, which carry out great and important social work. They use the income they generate mainly to train and integrate people without resources into the social and labour market.
KUMI sneakers: a heart for animals and personal connections
As a shoe brand that cares for animals and the planet, KUMI uses vegan and recycled materials and works with FAADA (Fundación para el Asesoramiento y Acción en Defensa de los Animales)and the Barcelona Animal Protection Society. For founders Alexandra and Sergio their relationship with KUMI’s suppliers is more than a simple exchange. They consider them real partners and think it’s essential to have a close relationship based on transparency, personal contact and trust. That’s also why their trainer manufacturer is based in Elche and why they work with a local workshop in Mallorca to print and embroider their sweatshirts and bags. In order to limit its environmental footprint and promote a more circular economy, KUMI recently introduced a collection of pre-loved sneakers with Re-Outlet. The sneakers from this collection have graced the runway only a couple of times and are still perfectly wearable.
"We joined the COSH! network because we value the opportunity to be part of a community committed to sustainable business. We want to have a voice in a space where responsible consumption and environmental protection are promoted. This opportunity to travel to Berlin with COSH! is really exciting for us at KUMI Sneakers. As a brand dedicated to sustainable fashion, it is often difficult to stand out among more established brands in the market. This experience gives us the unique opportunity to showcase our products in a major store for two months, which allows us to broaden our visibility and reach an audience committed to sustainability. In addition, the idea of participating in unexpected surprises organised by the COSH! network fills us with enthusiasm. The organisation of a pop-up store in Berlin is an opportunity that we did not expect and has filled us with joy. We are looking forward to participating in the opening and making the most of this experience." Alexandra Pardo, co-founder of KUMI Sneakers
BELAMER: traceable and minimalist swimwear
Committed to transparent practices and honest values, sisters Maria and Berta designed a swimwear label that offers elegant, sensual, and minimalist pieces. BELAMER was founded in 2019 in Australia and developed later on in Barcelona with the aim to offer designs that inspire natural beauty and ensure a perfect fit, while being respectful of the planet. Maria and Berta strongly believe in the philosophy of “less is more”, which is why they take a clear stance against initiatives such as Black Friday and exuberant discounts. In addition, everything is either made out of recycled materials from Italy and Spain, linen or leftover textiles and can be tracked through BCome, a digital traceability system. In order to prolong the lifecycle of its products, BELAMER also offers a repair service that can be booked via their website.
Umami Beauty: slowing things down, one hair clip at the time
Blanca from Umami designs and produces unique hair clips, scrunchies, and hair sticks all by herself. When she started five years ago, she dreamt of having a brand capable of making your journey towards a slower lifestyle more accessible. That’s what Umami is all about. Umami’s goal to become as slow and sustainable as possible is the driving force behind Blanca’s creations, from the potato plastic used for the hair clips to the cotton in her bandanas.
Each of these brands, unique in their approach and steadfast in their missions, are shaping the future of fashion. Feel inspired? Don’t miss our opening party on 16 May at the Conscious Fashion Store in 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.
