Nan Li & Emilia Pfohl

Nan Li and Emilia Pfohl met while studying together at UDK (Berlin University of the Arts) in 2009. Li and Pfohl co-founded their namesake brand, Namilia in 2015 by shortly after finishing the Fashion Masters Course at Royal College Arts London. They wanted to rework common understandings of femininity and masculinity within their clothing, clashing strong and sensual elements to present a more modern understanding of gender expression. The duo’s first collection, “My Pussy, My Choice” was selected for VFiles Runway - October 2015. The design duo would continue to showcase at NYFW for 5 collections, with inspirations and concepts that ranged from subverting teenage heartthrobs to Rococo, to challenging anti-Asian racism and the rise of Donald Trump.

In January 2023, Namilia debuted with a splash at Berlin Fashion Week with their “Cruising Utopia” collection, followed by the viral success of their S/S24 runway show, “In Loving Memory of My Sugar Daddy.” Nan Li and Emilia Pfohl continue to showcase in their home city of Berlin, bringing their unapologetic, bold political statements with a globally informed perspective of iconic and inclusive beauty. 

IG: @_namilia_

Web: namilia.com