About
A melange of eccentric, classy and strange, odd Janko draws on elements
of Slovak decorative folk dress and symbolism, and the old Central European charm. Created by artist Mima Chovancova, the collection features a range of wearable art creations for grown-up eccentrics, offering an elevated and sophisticated clothing line, infused with the drama and melancholy of our Motherland.
After temporarily moving back to her hometown Bratislava in 2020, Mima took her exploration of her cultural heritage further and created a small fashion brand that would help her explore and celebrate her ‘slovakness’ and introduce the brooding intensity of what she refers to as Danube Noir with her fellow eccentrics in the UK, where she and the brand are based.
Odd Janko items, mostly femme in aesthetic, are gender non-specific and produced responsibly in small runs.
We combine a dramatic, enchanting aesthetic with modern-day values for disenchanted, environmentally conscious consumers.
Responsibility
At odd Janko, we create statement clothing for environmentally conscious consumers.
All our items are designed in our Brighton and Bratislava studios and made by fairly paid professionals in a small workshop in northwestern Slovakia.
We constantly strive to strike the best possible balance between responsible
and environmentally friendly sourcing, production, and quality.
Our efforts include:
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Aiming to create quality items, because we take the “buy less buy better” approach
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Sourcing organic, sustainable fabrics from certified suppliers in Europe. If unable to do so, we search for recycled/deadstock/vintage alternatives
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Producing small runs of each item to avoid overstocking
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Opting for recyclable/compostable packaging materials to reduce plastic waste to a minimum
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Using scraps of fabrics to create accessories or donate them to institutions/companies for their creative projects to reduce textile waste to a minimum
In an ever changing world, we are continuously searching for new materials and processes to be as climate neutral as possible.