Berlin-based ethical fashion label with focus on upcycling and deconstructing clothes. The name means 'use the existing' (lat. uti existentium) and stands for the company's mission: reduce, reuse, recycle!

UTI EXI items are made in a small label in Berlin

Everything is designed and handmade in Berlin. The one-of-a-kind-pieces are made 100% from existing and reclaimed materials

Deconstructed cardigan in green with frayed edges
(wirst warmers are not included!)

Upcycling, also known as creative reuse, is the process of transforming by-products, waste materials, useless, or unwanted products into new materials or products of better quality and environmental value. 

Upcycling artists are inspired by the textile waste they see, which is almost an unlimited resource at this point. They create with the intention to use what is already here. This process is important in the circular fashion movement, because it makes use of discarded textiles, giving these materials second lives. 

Because discarded textiles are not typically sheets of fabric, but rather articles of discarded clothing, a lot of creativity is required to transform materials into new fashionable pieces. This challenge is exciting for upcycling artists, as they are driven and inspired to create with what is in front of them and often don’t have much to lose in the process, since discarded materials are readily available and cheap. Because of this, upcycled clothing is often unique as each piece has been thoughtfully crafted into a new garment.

This product is made by creatively upcycling materials that would otherwise go to waste. This makes better use of resources like deadstock fabrics: leftovers from big production that are saved by re-using them.

For every in-stock product purchased, you have a 14 days return period starting from the day you received the product. You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. All parcels must be returned at their partner brands’ locations. All customized orders are non-returnable

If your order has several products from several brands, you will receive more than one package.
Free Shipping on all orders above €150, otherwise shipping fees will vary from €4,90 to €7,90 depending on the location of brands and customers. Delivering in all Europe

DECONSTRUCTED KNIT SHIRT GREEN

ELECTRIC BLUE OPEN CUT TURTLENECK

CHOCOLATE BROWN KNIT PANTS

Inside-out Look. Finest, thin wool fabric. 
Bordeaux red with white contrast overlocked stitching. Cropped with long sleeves.
Model: Sarah Völker
Photo: Liri (instagram: @delirium_030)

WOOL PULLOVER OVERLOCKED

Color: pink-purple 
100% upcycled materials

BERRY WRINKLE KNIT SWEATER

Round duffel bag made from an old puffer jacket which had an broken zipper
Color: turquoise, black

DUFFEL PUFFER BAG

Size: XS-S
Color: chocolate brown
Pieces can be purchased separately

CHOCOLATE BROWN KNIT SET

Made up of old different cotton jeans. One of a kind.

PATCHWORK DENIM PANTS

Asymmetrical skirt made from a scarf with zip-fastener

ASYMMETRICAL SILKY SCARF-STYLE SKIRT

Stitched down folds on the front and "UTI EXI" logo on the back
Color: grey

'UTI EXI' LOGO WRINKLE SWEATER

Designed + handmade in our studio in Berlin
Reworked from a preloved garment
V-cut hemline, cropped with long sleeves

OPEN CUT CROP TURTLENECK

This unique Jacket was made from diverse pieces of a former pinstripe uniform: The hood was made from a vest, the upper part from a blazer, the sleeves are made from pants and parts of the lining, the bottom part is made from a skirt, turned upside down. It has a two-way zipper, which can be opened upwards and downwards (but not completely).
Model: Alex (instagram: alex_ien) and Maya Köndgen
Photos by Nika Maksimyuk and Michael Bleeser

DECONSTRUCTED PINSTRIPE JACKET

Reworked cardigan to this unique sweater with Turtleneck and overlocked stitching.

Grey Knit Pullover With Contrast Details

Cropped turtleneck reworked from a basic wool sweater

WRINKLED WOOL TURTLENECK SAND

Longshirt with open dividing seams creating an unfinished patchworks-look, with added turtleneck and extra long sleeves
Attached pocket on the front
Cropped with rounded hemline 
In two colors available 
Fits S-M (see further informations about the measurements)

OPEN CUT CROPPED TURTLENECK

Unisex turtleneck with added overlock seams

CREMY OVERLOCKED TURTLENECK

Pullover from 100 % pure, soft wool. With added white overlock details.

Upcycled basic T-Shirt (witch had some flaws before) and added some different textile labels 
With asymmetrical overlock-dividing-seams  and this unfinished inside-out look
Unisex wearable
Color: White
Model: Maya Köndgen
Photos: Lena Finkenzeller

INSIDE OUT LABELS TEE

Upcycled straight leg men's pants. The legs became the new raglan sleeves. 
Fit: Comfy oversized, loose. 3/4 length, wide sleeves.
This shirt was reworked in our studio in Berlin.
Model: Helene Hartley
Photos: Lena Finkenzeller

UPCYCLED PANTS-SHIRT

PRODUCT DETAILS
Fabric: 100% cotton
Color: pink, rose
Size: XS-S | Model height: 172 cm
With attached band to create this unique look

BIKE PANTS WITH DETAILS

ICED COFFEE OPEN CUT TURTLENECK

White knots-tee reworked from a basic t-shirt
One-of-a-kind piece
Wearable for a size S-L - depends on how you like the fit!

UTI EXI

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