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Contemporary Womenwear Designer.
I help mindful fashion brands to create modern wardrobe staples
Founder of *The mindful designer Retreat*
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Hi, I am Kiki Tusche. I am a fashion designer and creative consultant based in Cologne, Germany, with over 15 years of hands on experience in the international fashion industry. My focus is developing special wardrobe staples: pieces that carry a distinct aesthetic, feel elevated, and are crafted to become timeless components of your daily life. Design is only as strong as its execution. My expertise spans the entire product journey: Concept and Collection Development Creative Direction and Aesthetic Framing Technical Design and Fit Refinement Sourcing and Responsible Production Whether you are an established fashion house or an emerging startup, I partner with brands globally to turn visionary concepts into well developed, market ready products. Open for freelance collaborations and strategic design consultancy. Reach out directly via direct message or explore my work via the link in bio. by @kikiodili
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THE ZOOT SUITS & ZAZOUS Oversized silhouettes, exaggerated shoulders and wide-leg trousers more than just a fashion statement. From the African-American and Mexican-American youth cultures in the US to the French Zazou subculture, these styles expressed individuality, cultural identity and a different attitude towards mainstream society. Swipe to explore the history behind the looks. #FashionCultureSunday #FashionHistory #ZootSuit #Zazous #FashionCulture #FashionDesigner# MalcolmX by @kikiodili
Join us on the Mini Workshop Work with your cycle. I noticed working with my cycled changed my productivity slightly in my freelance Business. Woulkd you like to know more join us tomorrow❤️ by @kikiodili
True fashion innovation often emerges as a direct reaction to social pressure and political tension. During the late 1980s in Thatcher era Britain, youth culture sought absolute escapism, freedom, and radical inclusivity. What began with British DJs discovering Balearic beats, Acid House, and open air clubbing in Ibiza quickly transformed into a massive subcultural movement across London and industrial UK spaces. The initial rave uniform was built on radical functionality. Dancers needed clothes that allowed movement, sweat, and hours of continuous dancing: Oversized graphic t shirts and iconic smiley prints Baggy shorts, tie dye patterns, and skater sportswear Comfortable sneakers and baseball caps As the movement expanded into the 1990s and connected with continental events like Berlin Loveparade, the aesthetic evolved into a hyper expressive, genderfluid spectacle: Extreme Buffalo platform shoes and sneakers with fat laces Bright faux fur jackets, long jersey skirts, and bellbottoms Adidas tracksuits paired with athletic jerseys Experimental colorful hair, psychedelic brows, and heavy accessories Rave style was never dictated by luxury fashion houses. It emerged organically from the collision of hippie values, Black British club culture, electronic sound design, and streetwear functionalism. Today, the spirit of rave subculture continues to inspire modern oversized silhouettes, gender neutral collection design, and festival wear worldwide. Swipe through to explore the visual evolution of one of music history most vibrant subcultures. by @kikiodili
True modern menswear and unisex fashion were not born in haute couture houses, but on the streets of West End London. Emerging in the late 1950s, the Mods (short for Modernists) transformed youth culture from a passive age group into a dominant fashion force. Moving away from the heavier Teddy Boy aesthetic, early Mods looked toward Italian Continental tailoring, modern jazz, and European cinema for inspiration. The core principle of early Mod style was simple: it was not about dressing louder, it was about dressing sharper. Key elements of the movement included: European Tailoring: Slim proportions, narrow trousers, soft shoulders, and pointed Italian footwear Carnaby Street: The birth of boutique culture, making tailored fashion accessible to working class youth The Scooter Lifestyle: Customized Vespa and Lambretta scooters as functional fashion accessories Musical Synergy: Modern jazz, R and B, and rock icons like The Who, The Small Faces, and The Beatles Female Empowerment: Mod girls and icons like Twiggy redefining femininity through sharp, androgynous tailoring and clean beauty By combining precision tailoring with pop culture and social rebellion, the Mods proved that fashion is far more than clothing. It is an attitude, a movement, and a blueprint for modern brand identity. Swipe through to explore the visual history of London iconic subculture. by @kikiodili
To be honest, I’m not a social media professional. And when I look at Instagram, it sometimes feels like everyone has it all figured out. Perfect pictures. Perfect careers. Perfect lives. And then… my perfectionism kicks in. So I rarely post. But as a business owner, I keep asking myself: Isn’t this how you connect with people? How you find clients? How you build a community? So instead of waiting until everything is perfect, I decided to just share. Here’s why I created the Mindful Designers Retreat. After university, I often felt that there were so few spaces where creatives could come together, exchange ideas, slow down and simply be around people who understand the creative journey. And I believe we need more of those spaces. Not just to network. But to connect, reflect, create and find a little more balance. So… let’s create that space together. What do you think? Should there be more places where creatives can come together after university? Let’s connect. Let’s create. Let’s find balance together and create Balance. #MindfulDesignersRetreat #CreativeCommunity #FashionDesign #CreativeLife #MindfulCreativity FashionCommunity by @kikiodili
Before the 1950s, young working class men in Britain had two ways of dressing: everyday workwear or their modest Sunday best. The Teddy Boys changed that forever. Emerging around 1949 in London, the Teds took traditional upper class Edwardian tailoring and subverted it into a rebellious youth uniform. The name itself was coined by newspapers as a reference to King Edward VII. Their look was sharp, theatrical, and precise: * Long fitted drape jackets with velvet collars and cuffs * High waisted, narrow drainpipe trousers * Elaborate brocade waistcoats and tailored shirts * Thick polished creeper shoes * High, sculpted quiff hairstyles Driven by the arrival of American rock n roll, portable record players, and British stars like Cliff Richard and Billy Fury, the Teddy Boys proved that fashion, music, and social rebellion were inextricably linked. They built one of Britain’s very first distinct youth fashion markets, proving that style could be used as a tool for self expression regardless of social class. Swipe through to explore the origin of one of modern fashion history’s most influential subcultures. by @kikiodili
Today we unpack a subculture that is frequently misunderstood yet remains one of the most powerful studies in fashion psychology and working class identity: The Skinhead Movement of the late 1960s and 1970s. Long before political polarization reshaped its public perception, the early skinhead scene emerged in London around 1967 as a vibrant, multicultural youth movement. It was born at the intersection of British Mod culture and Jamaican Rude Boy style, united by a shared love for ska, reggae, and working class solidarity. Black, white, and Asian youth danced at the same venues and built a unified visual language. The dress code was clean, functional, and anti establishment. Rolled up Levis jeans, Fred Perry polos, checkered button downs, bomber jackets, braces, and Dr. Martens boots created a uniform of pride. Women in the scene carved out their own iconic look, combining cropped hair with distinct face framing strands. When far right groups attempted to co opt the visual identity in the mid 1970s, initiatives like Rock Against Racism emerged in 1977 to fight back and defend the subcultures authentic, anti racist roots. As a designer, studying fashion history and psychology has always been foundational to my work. Clothing is never just fabric. It is history, political resistance, and human psychology made tangible. My personal design interpretation inspired by this deep research is titled RECLAIM. Teaser designs coming next. These were early studies while learning about fashion. At our Mindful Designer Retreat in Greece this October, we help you leverage fashion history and deep cultural research to build an authentic, timeless brand. by @kikiodili
We are gifting two retreat tickets exclusively for design students to join us at the Mindful Designer Retreat in Greece this October 2026. This giveaway is created specifically for students in fashion design, product design, graphic design, and all related creative fields who want to build a strong strategic foundation for their future careers. What is included in the prize: • Two retreat tickets including full workshop participation and accommodation in Greece worth 1,200 Euro total • Direct 1:1 guidance from our expert mentors in design direction, marketing, business coaching, visual AI, and breathwork How to enter: • Follow @kikiodili and @the_mindful__designer • Tag a fellow creative student in the comments whom you would bring to Greece Bonus entry: Share this post to your Instagram Story and tag both accounts _____ Terms and Disclaimer: Open exclusively to enrolled students in creative design fields. The giveaway runs until Sunday, August 30th, 2026 at 23:59 CEST. The prize includes two retreat tickets including accommodation valued at 1,200 Euro total. Travel to and from the retreat location in Greece is not included and must be arranged and paid for by the winners. The prize is non refundable, non transferable, and cannot be redeemed for cash or monetary payout. Eligible participants must be 18 years or older. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram or Meta. The winners will be selected at random and contacted exclusively via direct message by @kikiodili or @the_mindful__designer by @kikiodili

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