I’m Anne Toppius — Creative Director, Senior Designer, and Co-Founder of Better Nice Cool, a Berlin-based textile and branding agency.
For over 18 years, I’ve been designing and developing activewear, outdoor, and performance apparel, partnering with brands to create products that combine technical function, modern aesthetics, and production-level quality.
My work is rooted in the balance of form and function: apparel that not only looks strong, but performs in real environments — built for movement, protection, and everyday life.
From first concept to factory-ready execution, I support the full product development process, including design direction, material and trim strategy, technical construction, and close collaboration with international manufacturers.
Sustainability is a core part of my approach. Guided by the principles of reduce, reuse, and recycle, I’m committed to helping shape a more responsible fashion industry — creating better products with long-term value for both people and planet.
I work with startups and established brands looking for senior-level expertise, clarity in development, and thoughtful design leadership.
Responsible for overall management, leading apparel design and product development, overseeing supply chain operations, and driving end-to-end concept creation from ideation to market launch.
Led design and product strategy for a sustainable sportswear brand, overseeing apparel and accessories development, color and branding concepts, pattern department management, international supplier coordination, material sourcing, and the award-winning development of “DAS TRIKOT” in collaboration with HAKRO for FC Internationale Berlin (Deutscher Nachhaltigkeitspreis 2025).
Delivered lectures in Garment Engineering and Manufacturing, teaching clothing design and technical drawing with Adobe Illustrator, from foundational skills to advanced garment construction, tech packs, accessories, mood boards, cross-program workflows within Adobe Creative Suite, and professional portfolio development.
Led design and development of sustainable, plastic-free baby and kidswear collections, including knitwear and accessories, driving color concepts and collection planning, managing the pattern department, coordinating with Portuguese suppliers, sourcing materials and manufacturing partners, and developing key products such as a natural-filled sleeping bag in collaboration with lavalan®.
Specializing in sustainable kidswear, sportswear, and outdoor apparel, leading concept development, garment and accessory design, branding and labeling, technical flats and tech packs in Adobe Illustrator, material and supplier sourcing, sample coordination, and end-to-end production management.
Designed seasonal outerwear, casualwear, and accessories collections for kids and women (80–110 styles per season), collaborating cross-functionally with garment engineers and pattern makers while leading concept development, color direction, technical documentation, international sourcing and supplier communication, sales analysis–driven product planning, quality control inspections in Southeast Asia, ERP maintenance (Impuls Fashion), and coordination of photoshoots and cross-departmental project workflows.
Managed client and supplier relationships, overseeing project timelines, budgets, and controlling processes, while delivering graphic design solutions for print and digital projects.
Developed mood and color concepts and designed outdoor and sportswear, kids’ footwear, and football fanwear, translating creative direction into precise technical drawings and product designs.
Founded and led a womenswear brand, overseeing design, product development, and manufacturing of casual collections from concept to production.