Upcycled fashion by an independent artist: NECIA x CALICÁ
In a world of mass production and fast fashion, finding clothing that feels personal, intentional, and unapologetically expressive is harder than it should be. That’s where NECIA x CALICÁ was born, an upcycled fashion project that turns pre-loved pieces into wearable art. Each item is transformed by hand, one at a time, mixing stories, textures, and colors into something new and alive.
What is upcycled fashion?
Upcycled fashion is about giving existing clothes a second life. Instead of creating something new from scratch, it’s about reimagining what already exists and transforming forgotten fabrics and thrifted finds into unique pieces. No mass production, no waste, just creativity, care, and respect for what’s already here.
At Neciaxcalica.com, this isn’t just about sustainability, it’s about creative freedom. As an independent artist, I pour pieces of myself into every item. A cap tie-dyed with my mom, a shirt painted after a DJ set, or a pendant found at a flea market in Basel, each one has its own story and energy. This is fashion with soul, made with intention and rebellion.
Why support independent artists through fashion?
Every order from NECIA x CALICA supports more than just a business—it supports an entire artistic practice. I’m a Colombian DJ, illustrator, and activist living in Switzerland. NECIA x CALICA is where my sounds, drawings, thoughts, and moods come together to live outside the screen.
Buying from an independent artist like me means:
You’re supporting slow, thoughtful creation.
You’re putting money directly into the hands of a creator.
You’re getting something that probably no one else has.
Fashion with feeling
Each design you find on the site carries its own emotion. Some are loud, some are tender. Some are pure chaos with glitter on top. But all of them come from real-life experiences: being a queer Latina navigating party spaces, playing sets, reflecting on care in the party scene, joy, and burnout.
Ready to wear art that actually means something?
If you’ve been searching for upcycled fashion made by an independent artist, you just found it. NECIA x CALICA isn’t just a shop: it’s a hug in the shape of a hoodie. A reminder that fashion can still be personal and have a tangible impact on who is creating it.
