Avant–garde darling Ottolinger is the brainchild of Swiss designers Christa Bösch and Cosima Gadient. Launched in 2016, the directional label formed after the pair met at the basel school of design. Now based in Berlin, Ottolinger's raw, subversive aesthetic has garnered industry-wide attention. Across the collection, immaculately finished products are intentionally slashed, burned, and manipulated into unconventional forms.

Ottolinger channels Berlin's creative energy, pieces shaped by raw and hands-on experimentation. Ottolinger's ethos is rooted in instinct creation that begins with the hands, where material and process shape ideas directly. Born from genuine connection, the brand treats collaboration as something alive, giving each piece an intimacy and intention that feel immediate.

Inclusivity is central to Ottolinger. The brand holds the belief that creativity and self-expression should be accessible to everyone, without exception. This openness shapes both the world Ottolinger builds and the way its clothing comes into being. Empowerment is key. Ottolinger creates garments that carry a sense of strength. Pieces that offer confidence and protection, forming a subtle kind of shield, reminiscent of an older sister's steady support. Sustainability grounds the brand's practice. Materials, construction, and production are approached with responsibility, durability, and repairability in mind. Experimentation becomes a means not only of innovation, but also of care.

Through raw experimentation, sculptural craft, and an embrace of imperfection, Ottolinger defines a personal form of luxury that is creative, emotional, tactile, and unmistakably alive.

I'm so excited to have their SS26 collection available exclusively in Australia at distal phalanx.

SS26 show notes:

Dear Cosima,
From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank you for being my friend, my partner in crime, and my Otto.
You push me when I get lazy or try to out corners, you encourage me when I doubt myselt. You protest me when it all feels too much. And most of all, you've shown me a deeper level of friendship - you've taught me to fight for love rather than run away at the first sign of trouble.
Thank you for being here, always.
I couldn't imagine doing this without you.
With love, Christa

OTTOLINGER

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