Natascha von Hirschhausen's Zero-Waste Fashion Featured at PLATTE's Fashion Revolution Week Event

During Fashion Revolution Week, PLATTE Berlin hosts a Feierabend event spotlighting designer Natascha von Hirschhausen, known for her resource-efficient and fair production practices. The evening includes a performance by Phyllis Josefine (dvdv) and soft tacos served by Denisse Beltran, with support from BRLO. Von Hirschhausen, who began sewing over 15 years ago, studied fashion design at Weißensee and completed the Master Craftsman School in 2016 before launching her Berlin-based label. Her zero-waste approach reduces pattern cut-offs to under 1% and operates on a made-to-order basis with local artisans. She emphasizes that design is key to sustainability, aiming for versatile, size-fluent pieces inspired by architecture and product design. In 2014, a trip to Bangladesh highlighted textile waste issues, motivating her focus on waste reduction. She won the German Federal Ecodesign Award for her zero-waste concept. Customers praise her trousers for comfort and versatility, with one noting similarities to Yohji Yamamoto's aesthetic. Regional production challenges include higher costs and efficiency issues, but she maintains relationships with collaborators who understand her non-standard patterns. The event requires RSVP via PLATTE's website.