The sustainable denim capsule collection Indigenous Modernity was created as part of the
exchange program led by the student Oussema Haddar between the Hochschule Niederrhein -
University of Applied Sciences, represented by the designer Charlotte Weber and Ramona
Möllers, and the Tunisian denim sub-contractor Sartex Group.
exchange program led by the student Oussema Haddar between the Hochschule Niederrhein -
University of Applied Sciences, represented by the designer Charlotte Weber and Ramona
Möllers, and the Tunisian denim sub-contractor Sartex Group.
INDIGENOUS MODERNITY
This capsule aimed to project the Tunisian Native habitats “the Berbers” into a modern style
for men and women. After strategical history and culture lessons, visits to local markets, and
penetrating the Tunisian present culture with locals, the two design-engineering students,
Ramona Möllers and Charlotte Weber were inspired by the patterns of the Berber Tattoos,
each Berber symbol has a specific meaning that explains certain feelings/emotions. After deep
reviews and discussions by Oussema and Tunisian historians, borders have been set and the
student designers developed these symbols/tattoos into eleven unique and different outfits.
Sustainability is a significant part of the collection. In addition, innovative production
processes of the Sartex Group represent innovation and modernity, which is the aim of
SDGoals No. 17, 12 and 6. Water treatment, washing with ozone and working with laser
techniques, are used to reduce water consumption. The 3D programme CLO 3D was chosen
to visualise the collection ideas. The materials are assigned to a mono-material line and the
required accessories are made of wood qualities so that the garments are recyclable at the end
of their life cycle in the Circular Fashion and Textile-Industry context.
A cooperation with :
Hochschule Niederrhein
SARTEX GROUP
Coaches : Prof. Dr. Marina-Elena Wachs & Prof. Dr. Monika Eigenstetter