"I’m Marysa Ciach, and I started Germ to create fashion that breaks the mould, fusing found fabrics and objects into clothes with attitude and edge. It all began when I started reworking my own clothes that didn’t fit me or that I got bored of. Instead of getting rid of them, I’d make them up or use the fabric to create something new. From there, I began experimenting with textures, shapes, and unexpected details—especially anything silver or round—that caught my eye and inspired me. I hunt down vintage and charity shop pieces, then transform them using different techniques, from embroidery to jewellery making, to create something raw and original.
Finding my scene has been a journey, but I’ve connected with people who appreciate my style in both London and Warsaw, where I’m from. My work is about more than clothing—it’s performative. I love wearing my pieces out, turning everyday moments into mini-shows, even if no one is watching. Right now, I’m preparing a new collection that will be shown at different pop-ups this winter, alongside spontaneous performances where my designs come to life.
Germ isn’t just a brand to me; it’s a movement that pushes boundaries, flips the familiar, and turns the streets into a stage."
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Companies
Dazed Media
- Publishing