How Random Clothes Become A Party Outfit

A few days ago, I styled my friend Imran for one of my favorite parties in Berlin: House of Lunacy. He came over to get ready together, and I styled him with accessories I had lying around. Surprisingly, the results were fantastic!

Then, I shared the stories behind each accessory, which I found fascinating. I thought I’d share those insights along with original photos here.

WHERE DID THEY COME FROM?

One of the notable accessories was the headpiece. It's made from a strap of double-sided fabric that was donated to me. It already had seams and a specific cut and length. My intern at the time, Leo, transformed it into the headpiece while we were making samples for the Headpieces Workshop I ran at Potsdamer Platz.

Another accessory was the garters clasped together. They are from one of my Kinky Runway looks showcased during Berlin Fashion Week 2024. Originally, I designed this yellow outfit for University in 2018 back in Uruguay. I later dyed and redesigned it for last year's show and decided to wear it myself.

📸 Francisco Pittamiglio 📸 Nicole Fiser

I also used regular fishnets on the arms. I made a small cut on the toe section so the fingers fit perfectly.

MORE ABOUT THE ACCESSORIES

One of the more unique elements was a strap from a Mercedes Benz merch bag. I found it for €2 at the Maybachufer Flohmarkt, as I was on the hunt for cool materials to upcycle into party costumes. This was part of the samples for the Revibe Workshop I hosted in collaboration with Projekt Glitter. I transformed that strap into a choker and belt, along with a harness and bikini made from silver pleather.

The belt is another piece I got at Maybachufer Flohmarkt for €3. I needed belts, but never basic haha. I added more metal eyelets, rivets, and clasps so I could carry a small bag for parties. This way, I could dance freely without a handbag.

📸 Maria Sau

Another item I used was an oversized cargo pant I found on the street in perfect condition. I converted it into an asymmetric skirt with a matching top.

UPCYCLING FOR UNIQUE PARTY OUTFITS 🔜

With spring and festival season just around the corner, I'm excited to announce that I'm collaborating with various parties. We will explore the world of DIY party outfits and costumes together.

In these workshops, we’ll utilize materials you already own, whether they are normal clothes or old costumes, or items you simply find. The goal is to transform these into unique costumes that truly represent YOU.

Now is the time to start collecting your materials. The main mindset shift is looking at everything as potential material—shiny fabrics, random straps, trims, accessories, jewelry, broken chains, fishnets, scraps. You never know what could be turned into your new favorite costume!

Upcycling isn’t only about reducing waste; it's about creating something unique from limitations. It encourages us to reinvent what we have while having fun in the process.

📷 Max

I hope you enjoyed this story and feel inspired to create your party looks!

With love,

Josefina