On-demand fashion by an independent artist: NECIA x CALICA

Written By Arianna Ramirez

In a world of mass production and fast fashion, finding clothing that feels personal, intentional, and unapologetically expressive is more complicated than I thought. That’s where the idea of an on-demand fashion project came. As an independent artist owned —and NECIA x CALICA is living proof that it can be done differently.

What Is On-Demand Fashion?

On-demand fashion means exactly what it sounds like: every piece is made when you order it. No overproduction. No warehouses full of unsold stock. Clothes are created one at a time. It’s a slower, more conscious way of making fashion—better for the planet and better for your closet.

At Neciaxcalica.com, this model isn’t just about sustainability. It’s also about creative freedom. As an independent artist, I pour pieces of myself into every design. Whether it’s a hoodie sketched after a DJ set, a print inspired by a moment of joy on the dance floor, or a crop top that came out of a night out with friends, this is wearable art—made with intention.

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.

Print-on-demand

Everything on Neciaxcalica.com is printed on-demand. That means no unnecessary stock, and a slower pace that feels right for both the environment and the creative process. It's also a way for me to survive in an expensive world without selling out.

Ready to wear art that actually means something?


If you’ve been searching for on-demand fashion made by an independent artist, you just found it. NECIA x CALICA isn’t just a shop—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.

Arianna Ramirez