I'm the founder of A_FAT_FUTURE – a slow fashion designer, upcycling expert, tailor, and artist. Rarely do I work on just one project – my passions span many areas: sewing, drawing, sustainability, jewelry design, photographic art, bookbinding, soldering, felting... What I once saw as a weakness – my versatility – has become my greatest strength. It's exactly this quality that allows me to rethink and reshape what others might consider worthless.

I work to rescue clothing and objects from ending up in the trash and transform them into creative, wearable one-of-a-kind pieces: Whether it’s an old raincoat turned into a dog jacket, worn-out sweatpants reborn as a bra top, or a childhood Barbie transformed into a unique piece of jewelry. My goal: to preserve resources, continue stories, and create new cycles through upcycling.

I'm a trained industrial and fashion tailor (René Lezard) and studied fashion design at HTW Berlin. During my time at Kaviar Gauche, I gained in-depth experience in working with bridal and eveningwear – especially in handling delicate fabrics and complex cuts. Working with various fashion start-ups, including Femkit, allowed me to further develop and refine my sewing skills in a practical, hands-on way.

At the transformation studio Bis es mir vom Leibe fällt ("Until it falls off my body"), I not only gained experience in repair, alteration, and upcycling, but also helped organize and run workshops for the affiliated non-profit organization. Today, under my own label, I turn plastic and textile waste into size-inclusive, one-of-a-kind pieces – with a focus on resource conservation, visibility, and creative self-expression.

Whether it’s classic repairs like patching holes in wool sweaters, saving beloved jeans, or replacing zippers – precise alterations in length and fit for shirts, dresses, pants, blazers, or jackets – or creative upcycling projects like cushions, bags, or blankets made from old favorites and textile scraps: I’m in. What I don’t offer: leather work.

I’m especially inspired by creative minds who challenge conventions and experiment with materials: – Lou de Bètoly – the Berlin-based upcycling label known for extravagant details and radical aesthetics – Panty by Michaela Stark – sensual lingerie beyond conventional body norms – Debra Rapoport – jewelry artist turning discarded materials into wearable art

I draw inspiration from Berlin’s queer communities, from my shared studio space with wood, ceramic, and graphic artists, and most of all from the direct, intuitive process of working with rescued materials – every found piece carries its own story.