89% matchY/Project
Twisted, warped denim and draped deconstruction
What changes: Larger menswear range and now defunct
Brand profile
Ottolinger
Berlin label by Swiss designers Christa Bösch and Cosima Gadient, known for deconstructed knitwear, twisted jersey dresses and hardware-laced tailoring.
BerlinOrigin
WomenswearFocus
Avant-gardeStyle
$$$$Price
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What to know about Ottolinger
Deconstruction is the design method
Twisted and shredded knits, cut-out jersey held together with hardware, distressed denim and raw-edged tailoring built to ignore conventional flattering shapes.
Womenswear from two Swiss designers
Christa Bosch and Cosima Gadient met at the Basel School of Design and founded the label in Berlin in 2015; it remains a womenswear line.
Paris runway, not underground obscurity
LVMH Prize semi-finalists in 2018, now on the Paris Fashion Week calendar, with recurring Puma footwear and apparel collaborations alongside the main collections.
How Ottolinger fits
Overall fit
mixed
Shoppers report Ottolinger sizing is inconsistent by category — deconstructed knits, denim and outerwear tend to come up generous and slouchy, while jersey and cut-out pieces are cut small and rely on stretch, so most people go by the individual garment rather than a single size.
Tip: Check the piece type rather than the label: take your usual size in stretch jersey and consider sizing down in the intentionally oversized knits, denim and tailoring.
Low confidence · based on 5 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | runs large | Boxy, dropped-shoulder and deliberately distorted | Consider sizing down one if you don't want a heavily oversized look. |
| Trousers & pants | mixed | Raw-edged tailoring that is either slouchy and wide or cut narrow and low on the hip | Go by the specific style — the tailored pairs sit small on the waist while the draped ones run generous. |
| Jeans & denim | slightly large | Relaxed to baggy, low-slung and distressed | Size down if you want the waist to sit securely, since the denim is cut loose through hip and leg. |
| T-shirts & graphic tees | slightly small | Close-fitting, often twisted or cut-out jersey that clings | Take your usual size and rely on the stretch, or size up if you dislike a second-skin fit. |
| Jackets | runs large | Deconstructed and roomy with dropped shoulders | Your usual size gives a loose layered fit; size down for something closer to the body. |
Directional fit consensus summarized from public sources with AI — a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm with the product's own measurements before buying.
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76% matchOttolinger fit questions
Does Ottolinger run big or small?
Ottolinger varies by piece. Check the piece type rather than the label: take your usual size in stretch jersey and consider sizing down in the intentionally oversized knits, denim and tailoring. Shoppers report Ottolinger sizing is inconsistent by category — deconstructed knits, denim and outerwear tend to come up generous and slouchy, while jersey and cut-out pieces are cut small and rely on stretch, so most people go by the individual garment rather than a single size.
How does Ottolinger fit?
Shoppers report Ottolinger sizing is inconsistent by category — deconstructed knits, denim and outerwear tend to come up generous and slouchy, while jersey and cut-out pieces are cut small and rely on stretch, so most people go by the individual garment rather than a single size. Overall shape: Polarised: either very body-conscious and stretched-to-fit (jersey, cut-out tops, bra tops) or deliberately oversized and warped (knitwear, denim, tailoring).
How do Ottolinger hoodies & sweatshirts fit?
Ottolinger hoodies & sweatshirts runs large. Consider sizing down one if you don't want a heavily oversized look. Shape: Boxy, dropped-shoulder and deliberately distorted.
How do Ottolinger trousers & pants fit?
Ottolinger trousers & pants varies by piece. Go by the specific style — the tailored pairs sit small on the waist while the draped ones run generous. Shape: Raw-edged tailoring that is either slouchy and wide or cut narrow and low on the hip.
How do Ottolinger jeans & denim fit?
Ottolinger jeans & denim fits slightly large. Size down if you want the waist to sit securely, since the denim is cut loose through hip and leg. Shape: Relaxed to baggy, low-slung and distressed.
Brand facts
Ottolinger is a Berlin-based womenswear label founded in 2015 by Swiss designers Christa Bösch and Cosima Gadient, who met while studying at the Basel School of Design. Collections are built on deconstruction: twisted and shredded knitwear, cut-out jersey dresses fastened with hardware, distressed denim, moulded bra tops and raw-edged tailoring that reject conventional ideas of a flattering silhouette. The pair were LVMH Prize semi-finalists in 2018 and now show on the Paris Fashion Week calendar, with recurring Puma footwear and apparel collaborations extending the brand beyond ready-to-wear.
- Founded
- 2015
- Origin
- Berlin, Germany
- Made in
- Europe
- Price
- $$$$
- Typical prices
- Trousers $579–$756 · T-shirts $246–$299 · Jewelry $277–$339
- Focus
- Womenswear
- Facts checked
- September 2026
- Styles
- Avant-garde, Punk / Grunge / Goth, Streetwear