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All photos ©️Cherie Birkner

Ukrainian Upcycling Designers in Berlin

Cherie Birkner May 4, 2022

One of a Kind Upcycling Fashion Designs by Ukrainian Refugees in Berlin. Produced in Haus der Materialisierung.

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In Brands Tags Editorial, Limited Edition, Upcycling, Berlin, Haus der Materialisierung, Ukrainian Fashion, Knitted
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WHEN A TENT TURNS TO TRASH BUT IT'S GONNA RAIN AGAIN | Tentation Upcycling Fashion #Crowdfunding

Cherie Birkner May 21, 2021

Have you ever seen what’s left over to go to waste after a festival? To be honest I haven’t. I’ve only even been to one festival in my life. So, little did I know; when the base stops bumping and we have found our ways home there is a whole landscape of trash left over… Or wait:

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In Brands Tags Upcycling, Tentation, Katrin Reiber, Rainwear, Outdoor Clothing
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OPEN CALL: ART ON BROKEN PIECES | Calling all Upcycling Enthusiasts

Cherie Birkner May 18, 2021

Are you a creative mind interested in upcycling projects? Then DAWN Denim is looking for you!

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In Brands, Events Tags DAWN Denim, Open Call, Art, Upcycling
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Photos ©️ Stephie Braun

Photos ©️ Stephie Braun

WHAT'S YOUR BEANIE? OH, IT'S DOG | Modus Instarsia launches Crowdfunding for Chiengora Label

Cherie Birkner December 16, 2020

Discover the brand bringing Chiengora aka yarn made of dog hair to the market. Meet the founders behind Modus Instarsia, and support their crowdfunding! READ NOW

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In Brands Tags Chiengora, Modus Instarsia, dog fur, dog hair, Wool, Fabric, Ann Cathrin Schönrock, Franziska Uhl, Stephie Braun, Yarn, Upcycling
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WILD AND FREE, AS ANIMALS SHOULD BE | Vegan Fashion Editorial

Cherie Birkner December 1, 2020

Discover Vegan Fashion with Noa Ben Moshe, @style.withasmile, Styled by Christianna Quack aka The Vegan Stylist. Find Winter Coats, Suits, Blazers, Dresses, and more. VIEW NOW!

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In Brands Tags Vegan Stylist, Chritianna Quack, Noa Ben Moshe, Cherie Birkner, Sarah Hartgens, Selected Sustainable Brands, Saenguin, Captn Crop, Noani, Will's Vegan Store, Wildfawn, Shamanics, Make-up, Ethical Jewellery, 100% Pure Cosmetics, Lanius, PETA-Approved, ThokkThokk, BEFLAMBOYANT, Fremdformat, Lana Organic, Suite 13, nuuwai, DAWN Denim, Lovjoi, Suits, Business, Belts, Bags, Jackets, Coats, face mask, Dresses, Shoes, Sneakers, Scarf, Boots, Editorial, Upcycling, Vegan
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INTERVIEW | How Berlin's Hottest Clothing Rental Service is Handling the Corona Crisis

Cherie Birkner April 13, 2020

Find out how Berlin hottest clothing rental service is handling the Corona crisis. Founder Interview with Robina von Stein. READ NOW

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In Interviews Tags #maskeauf, face mask, Corona, Covid 19, Clothing Rental Service, Robina von Stein, Interview, Circular Fashion, Upcycling, Cherie Birkner
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BEYOND SUSTAINABILITY | Introducing Ukrainian Fashion Week

Cherie Birkner March 30, 2020

Discover Ukrainian Fashion Week through the eyes of a Berlin based sustainable fashion geek. Local Brands. Upcycling Lables. Plastic-free Vegan Fur! READ NOW

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In Events, Brands, Materials Tags Ukrainian Fashion Week, Selected Sustainable Brands, Marcus Bergman, Upcycling, Iryna Danylevska, Fabric Innovation, DevoHome, Postushna, Yadviga Netyksha, Miyo, Baru Bags, Kseniaschnaider, Roussin, Bevza, Be Sustainable Show, UnaTerra, REVICLO BY MARKOVA, KLAPTYK, AZAVA, Preapoclo, RE-BEAU, My Sleeping Gypsy, Vyshyvanka, Cherie Birkner, Fashion Week
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© Cherie Birkner

Upcycling Sofas into Sustainable Statement Pieces: that's NOUMENON!

Guest User July 21, 2017

Interview with Upcycling Fashion Designer Dena Simaite // Founder of NOUMENON

“Sustainability is all about feeling beautiful inside and outside.”
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In Interviews, Brands Tags Upcycling, Shopping, Founder, Entrepreneur, Designer, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Vegan, Dena Simaite, Noumenon, Laurine Laboure, Selected Sustainable Brands
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CHERIE is the Founder and Creative Director of Sustainable Fashion Matterz.  On the blog she introduces sustainable fashion brands, industry personalities and shines the light on fashion activism.

CHERIE BIRKNER is a multidisciplinary creative, focusing her energy towards sustainability focused projects, brands and people. Since she quit fast fashion in 2016 she has created Sustainable Fashion Matterz as a space to give easy access to solutions in the fashion industry. Read more about her here.

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