YES, SMALL IMPERFECTIONS
Discover our non-industrial take on fashion. A trend that sets the tone to change the fashion industry. Small batches. Designed for circularity. Hand-cut and sewn in our Amsterdam atelier. That’s how we transform the industry piece by piece.

YOU'RE WELCOME
ATELIER SHOP
Meet the makers. Let them show you their craft. Cutting and sewing garments, while you shop.
MEET THE MAKERS
Our optimism to change the fashion industry starts right in the heart of Amsterdam and it’s where we hand-cut and sew your garment with a unique human touch. Meet the makers. Let them show you how we bring back the joy of making garments.
HIGHLIGHT
This shirt is the perfect silhouette for this fall, crafted from a supple indigo-dyed denim. A regular fit with a slightly curved front hem, featuring a chest pocket and manderin collar. The sturdy yet soft denim is made of 60% organic cotton and 40% lyocell. Made to wear for years to come.
YES STATIEGELD
Je houdt van mode, maar wil niet bijdragen aan de groeiende textiel-afvalberg? Vanaf nu gaan wij samen de modecirkel sluitend maken.
Met jouw aankoop zorg je dat je sweater 100% circulair wordt. Samen creëren we een wereld zonder kledingafval.
THE PURPOSEFUL MARKET
We’re organizing a Xmas market, together with many clean beauty brands. Join us for a weekend of shopping and surprises! Find amazing gifts, discover new brands and their stories. This market is more than just a place to shop; It’s the place where every purchase has the power to create change.

YES statiegeld, NO textile waste
New Optimist takes the revolutionary step towards 'statiegeld' on clothing. You are in control to ensure that your favourite sweater eventually becomes part of the fashion circle of life again.
WE’RE AT THE FOREFRONT OF A CIRCULAR ECONOMY
All our garments are made following the circular design principles of the Ellen MacArthur foundation. This means that:
1. We don’t create waste or pollution
2. We make durable garments
3. We use recycled materials and guarantee garment recyclability
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SPREAD YOUR OPTIMISM. WEAR IT
With each New Optimist piece you buy, you help us launch a new fashion era in which we bring back the joy of making garments.