About odd Janko
A melange of eccentric, classy, and strange, odd Janko is a UK-based, responsibly made clothing brand for grown-up eccentrics, created by artist Mima Chovancova.
After temporarily returning to her hometown Bratislava, Mima took her exploration of her cultural heritage further and created a small fashion brand that would help her explore and celebrate her ‘slovakness’.
odd Janko draws on elements of Slovak folk dress decoration and its symbolism,
and the melancholy of our heritage.
Named after ‘divný Janko’ from a radical 19th century Romantic poem by Janko Kráľ,
our work is a celebration of the dramatic, brooding intensity of our Motherland.
The brand is an ever-evolving project,
now featuring the Death Becomes Them line- a collection of individually selected vintage and pre-owned pieces, resurrected, reworked, and adapted the odd Janko way.
In an ever-changing world, we keep searching for ways of creating beautiful things without negatively impacting the environment. Reclaiming the cast-offs, resurrecting and reworking them, and turning waste into wonder feels like a natural evolution of our process.
The Death Becomes Them line is a personal homage to the kaleidoscope of cultural references Mima has been collecting since childhood. Imagine a phantasmagorical world shaped by the delightful weirdness and opulence of 90s European fantasy television and its unhinged, historically dubious costuming, laced with Czech New Wave and experimental gothic cinema,
and the mysticism of Central European folklore and mythology.
odd Janko is an unapologetic, beguiling celebration of self-expression
and visual identity.
Responsibility statement
At odd Janko, we create statement clothing for environmentally conscious consumers.
We constantly strive to strike the best possible balance between responsible
and environmentally friendly sourcing, production, and quality.
Our efforts include:
Aiming to create quality items, because we take the “buy less buy better” approach
Sourcing organic, sustainable fabrics from certified suppliers in Europe.
If unable to do so, we search for recycled/deadstock/vintage alternatives
Producing small runs of each item
to avoid overstocking
Opting for recyclable/compostable packaging materials to reduce plastic waste to a minimum
Using scraps of fabrics to create accessories or donate them
to institutions/companies for their creative projects, to reduce textile waste to a minimum
Stockists:
You can shop odd Janko clothing, including a selection of Death Becomes Them line, at Stanley Road Store (54-55 Market Street, Brighton).
To become a stockist, please message us.
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