Live Podcast: The Hollywood moment for timeless craft with Gitta Plotnicki
What do the trendy series The Bear and the timeless craft of German design have in common? That would be Merz b. Schwanen’s iconic T-shirt – worn by none other than Jeremy Allen White and loved by audiences worldwide. But beyond its on-screen moment, this brand stays rooted in authenticity, craftsmanship, and sustainability.
For this live podcast, we will be joined by Gitta Plotnicki, the visionary Co-Owner and Creative Director behind Merz b. Schwanen 🦢 Along with her partner, Peter, she revived the century-old brand and brought it back to life with a modern, eco-conscious twist. From discovering the brand’s original henley at a Berlin flea market to opening a store in New York, Gitta’s journey is a testament to timeless design, slow fashion, and creative entrepreneurship.
Therefore, for this conversation, we will dive deep into the art of creating long-lasting, responsibly made products that transcend trends. We’ll explore Gitta’s philosophy of embracing contrasts – rural meets urban, past meets future – while keeping the focus on sustainable materials and designs that just feel good, for everybody 💫
There’s no better place to soak in the story of this iconic brand than the Merz b. Schwanen Store in Mitte, which opened back in 2022. It’s the perfect setting to experience the brand’s ethos firsthand and how Gitta has turned a heritage brand into a modern-day love story of good originals.
The evening at a glance:
6:30pm: Doors open!
7:00pm: Live Podcast: Daria Suvorova in conversation with Gitta Plotnicki
8:00pm: Mingling and connecting
We are working on some special treats for all event attendees. To be announced/confirmed soon!
We’re looking forward to seeing you ❤️ @waa.berlin
About WAA Podcast:
On the Women Authors of Achievement Podcast, we hear from some of the most successful women of our time about the ebbs and flows of their personal and professional lives as host Daria Suvorova takes listeners to discover and learn from the inspirations and obstacles these remarkable women faced to get to where they are today.