Other Matters Atelier was born from a moment of stillness, the kind that arrives when something ends, and something truer begins. what started as a quiet return to craft became a meditation on renewal: on how clothing can be both a refuge and a form of rebellion in a world that moves too fast.
here, craft is not performance but practice. it is the art of attention, of sourcing, selecting, repairing, refining, and, when necessary, making. every piece begins with what already exists, whether carefully curated or thoughtfully reworked, chosen for its ability to live on with intention and care.
we believe in the beauty of garments that carry their history. in touch over trend. In clothes that feel lived in from the start, and worthy of continued wear.
Other Matters is for those who seek meaning in the everyday. for those who understand that how something is chosen, cared for, or made matters just as much as what it becomes.
this is more than an atelier. it is a practice of slowing down, paying attention, and honoring the quiet work of beginning again.
the practices that shape our work
craft renewed
we source vintage garments and reclaimed textiles, honoring the craftsmanship already woven into them. through careful selection, repair, and recontextualization, we extend their life and keep exceptional quality in circulation, an act of preservation in a disposable world.
handled with care
we trust the quiet work behind the scenes: the studying, the mending, the small decisions that shape how a garment lives on. some pieces are carefully altered or repaired; others are left as they are. in every case, restraint guides the process, allowing history, material, and intention to lead.
rooted close to home
our work is grounded in los angeles, where we source, study, and care for garments within a close community of artisans and collaborators. whether curating vintage or developing future pieces, proximity allows us to move slowly, reduce impact, and stay connected to the hands and places behind the work.