Ottolinger
Ottolinger is a Berlin based designer label founded by Swiss designers Christa Bösch and Cosima Gadient. It makes labour intensive, deconstructed tailoring and garments with a punk influenced take on couture.
| Founders | Christa Bösch, Cosima Gadient |
|---|---|
| Base | Berlin, Germany |
| Founders' origin | Switzerland |
| LVMH Prize | Semi-finalist 2018 |
| Website | ottolinger.com |
What is Ottolinger?
Ottolinger is a fashion label created by Swiss born designers Christa Bösch and Cosima Gadient, who met while studying at the Basel School of Design. The brand is based in Berlin.
Products and positioning
The label is known for labour intensive couture tailoring and garments with textural and deconstructed details. Its design language is a punk influenced take on couture that values confidence over sleek glamour and questions conventional ideas of what flatters a woman's figure.
Recognition
- Semi-finalist for the LVMH Prize in 2018
- Nominee in the fashion category of the Swiss Textiles Prize in 2019
- Shown on the Berlin Fashion Week schedule
Distribution
Ottolinger is sold through its own online store and through international luxury retailers and online platforms such as HBX and italist.
Why it matters
Ottolinger is one of the most visible independent labels to emerge from the Berlin scene, showing that a small studio with a strong design signature can win international luxury stockists and prize recognition.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Ottolinger?
Ottolinger was founded by Swiss designers Christa Bösch and Cosima Gadient, who met at the Basel School of Design.
Where is Ottolinger based?
Ottolinger is based in Berlin, Germany.