"Each of us has such a passion for bringing justice to the industry, for making a difference."
Christopher Philipp - 1C1Y Founder, CEO
Our story told by our founder
We are 1C1Y, a German Fashion Start-Up born from a simple but powerful idea: Fashion can do more than look good - it can do good.
Five years ago, our story began with a black T-shirt created by our partner NGO ARTHELPS. Every shirt funded a year of creative education for a child in South Africa. That idea brought together our team of designers, photographers, and architects to start something new - the world’s first Social Fashion Luxury Label. Our designs, crafted by Bernd Keller (known for Hugo Boss, Marc O’Polo & Puma), unite elegance and youth culture-inspired streetwear.
Why 1C1Y?
Every item you buy funds up to one year creative workshops for a child in need, offering hope, education, and new perspectives. (Hence the name '1 Child 1 Year').
Our Social-Fashion concept in detail
Furthermore, we work exclusively with fair and sustainable manufacturers. In 2025, we followed this philosophy with complete consistency and launched Atelier 1C1Y, our limited collection which was produced entirely in southern Germany.
Why you’ll love us
Your clothes should do more than look good - they should mean something.
With every 1C1Y item, you’re not just investing in quality fashion with timeless style, you’re giving a child a future filled with creativity and confidence.
Our collections are designed to last, not just through seasons, but through moments that matter.
Building something that lasts
What we've achieved over the years
When we started our Social Fashion journey, we didn't really know where it would lead us. All we knew is that we wanted to bring more justice in to the fashion industry:
Fair payment, sustainable, timeless fashion and investing into the next generation - children all over the world.
Here are some of the highlights throughout the last few years.
Atelier 1C1Y
Made in Germany
As a Social Fashion Label we always want to create Fashion with value. As a consequential step, we launched our most exclusive collection Atelier 1C1Y.
Each item is limited to 50 pieces and is designed and crafted in Germany.
2024
Bringing Hope to Iraq
In 2024 we had the privilege to launch our very first 1C1Y x Art Helps project. Near a refugee camp in Iraq we started to train & sponsor local teachers, who will host creative workshops for local children.
This is all thanks to the thousands of Euros collected by people who wear our Social Fashion.
2023
Workers of Hope
In 2023 we launched our second drop where Avantgarde fashion meet the wardrobe of a summer night in Florence. This year we are also found our first retail partners.
2022
Foundation
In 2022 we started our Social Fashion with the first drop of our permanent collection designed by Bernd Keller - sustainable and inspired by italian chic & streetwear.
Our latest chapter
Quality made in Germany
