[0] Our story

Sometimes a single deviation opens a whole new direction.

OFF BY ONE was born from the idea that a design can sometimes begin with a single deviation. It can be a small error in code, or a spark in thought. For us, these small deviations are where new ways of thinking begin. Rather than chasing perfection, we choose to center those who question, challenge, and dare to ask, “Why?” OFF BY ONE is more than a clothing brand. Sometimes it is a critique, sometimes an idea, and sometimes simply a reminder. Through our designs, we invite you to rethink what has become familiar. From education and technology to social norms and aesthetics, we turn different subjects into stories that are simple enough to fit on a T-shirt, yet meaningful enough to make you think. We care about how our pieces are made as much as what they say. Our products are made in limited quantities, through women-led production and small-scale craftsmanship. Instead of mass production, we choose to produce with intention — creating fewer, more meaningful pieces. OFF BY ONE invites you to think about fashion not only through what we wear, but also through what we choose to question.

Off by One isn’t only a clothing brand. Sometimes it’s a critique, sometimes an idea, sometimes a reminder. I want to tell stories simple enough to fit on a t-shirt, yet ones that stay with you — building that language through prints that ask us to rethink everything from education to technology, from norms to aesthetics.

[1] The collection

Is everything we see real?

I wanted the collection to have a strong story, and the theme that shaped it most was the power of critical thinking. We take in the world mostly through our eyes; with drawings of eyes and hands, I tried to make that perception tangible — and to question the truth behind it. We learn mostly by watching, reading and observing. But is everything we see real? Is there a truth behind this reality?

I also questioned the education system. Education shouldn’t stop at what institutions hand us; it should feed critical thinking and new ideas, and help us take a stand. So this collection doesn’t just hand over information — it invites people to question, and to form ideas of their own.

[2] How we make

How we make it matters too.

Off by One wants to be different not only in what it designs, but in how it’s made. We produce little and carefully: most pieces are made to order, and we don’t keep excess stock. We use every length of fabric and every trim as fully as we can, and choose environmentally friendly fabrics wherever possible. Less production, less waste.

Every step, from start to finish, is carried out by women-run workshops, and the finishing touches are done by women in different regions of Türkiye. That means valuing women’s work and local craft, and supporting the economy around it. So every piece carries an idea — and a responsibility.

“Because sometimes a single deviation can open a whole new direction. And that small difference can change everything.”

[3] What we stand on

Every piece a message

Each piece steps outside the ordinary and carries a message worth thinking — and talking — about.

Limited runs

We believe in originality, not mass production. We make in limited numbers and waste as little as we can.

Conscious fashion

A careful, sustainable use of fabric and trims: no overstock, no wasted resources, no pointless production.

[4] For stores

Put an idea on your shelves, not just a product.

Off by One is made for people who look for meaning, ask questions and want to make a difference. Fashion has started to talk not only about what we wear, but why — and Off by One is right at the centre of that shift. Because we make in small numbers, stores get a rare selection that feels like their own.

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