I come originally from Albania and I am a mother of two children. My goal has always been to become self-employed. In doing so, I am always driven by the passion to do what I am good at - solving challenges creatively. As the daughter of a skilled embroiderer, I started sewing at the age of 5.

I studied design in Tirana and then I got my Master as a seamstress. At the age of 21 I launched my first own collection. In Germany I have already worked for well-known designers like Galvan London, who have very high demands on the quality of their collection pieces. Currently I'm making a large part of Gabriele Koch's collection.

In my hometown I had an atelier where I exclusively made ready-to-wear pieces. Because there, most people can repair or alter their own clothes. When I came to Germany in 2007, I quickly realized that many people never learned how to do this. So now in my studio I offer alterations in addition to my own collection and fabrications.

Each garment was designed and sewn by a person. This means you can also save almost every garment. For me, it's the passion and pride that drives me to inspire people and show them what's possible. So I want to inspire people to wear and appreciate their clothes longer. To do this, I sometimes change entire designs or make something completely new out of old pieces of clothing - I love upcycling!

I also exemplify sustainability and resource conservation to my customers. I don't use plastic or paper bags. My customers get used bags. And the word has gotten around. Now customers also bring entire mountains of old bags, sometimes also lovingly washed, ironed and folded cotton tote bags.

High-quality customizations and fabrications, as well as creative upcycling of vintage fashion.

Music inspires me at work.

My own brand Emiljana, of course.