You don’t force a river to flow—you restore the landscape so it can find its course. I listen to myself talk a lot about rewilding lately. Maybe too much. Probably too much actually (I see those ey…| The Immaterialist
My fascination with rewilding began when I first read the previously mentioned book Feral by George Monbiot, where the concept is deeply rooted in ecological restoration—allowing nature to evolve f…| The Immaterialist
I clearly remember the first time I saw Barbara Kruger’s iconic photolithograph, I shop therefore I am (1990). As a rewriting of French philosopher René Descartes’ (1596-1650) seminal statement, I …| The Immaterialist
(a tale of my, somewhat depressing, journey working with endangered crafts in Indonesia) After two or three months of regular visits to the weavers, it felt as if I was the only one who found it im…| The Immaterialist
Everything in our world is in constant flux — our inner feelings, moods, and sensations, as well as the outer world: seasons, weather, physical environments, and even political, economic, and socie…| The Immaterialist
I’ve been reflecting a lot lately. After years of working with and researching sustainable fashion, I feel ready for a deeper shift—something more significant. What began as a mission to create eco-conscious, beautifully crafted clothing has evolved into something I now think of as wearable art. This idea goes beyond sustainability; it’s about creating pieces […]| The Immaterialist
The other morning, I noticed that a large cocoon, which had been stuck to our bathroom wall for some time, was empty; the brand-new butterfly had emerged. Such are the cycles of nature: flora and fauna change, decay, and perish. The beauty and magic of nature lie in these transformations and in decay. The shifting […]| The Immaterialist
Today’s luxury is not ostentatious and does not reflect status-driven purchasing power. Instead, luxury is associated with sustainability, the need for value-based communities, and a preference for the imperfect and the human. The new forms of luxury, which will be explored here, also focus on sensibility, slowness, and time. Luxury in 2024 is interconnected with sensory, tactile experiences. As many of […]| The Immaterialist
Life lately for me has been taking place in the slow lane. It is not easy for me to slow down. I always have a thousand projects and ideas for writing, research, new designs, collaborations, etc. etc. And all of that noise tends to be mixed with piles of books I would like to read, music I want […]| The Immaterialist
Nothing is more life-denying than fighting against the law of life: everything is on the way, and not in its final form.Daniel Quinn, The Story of B This quote from Daniel Quinn’s book The Story of B might appear simple, but it contains deep wisdom that seems to have been forgotten in the mainstream culture of our […]| The Immaterialist
