Archived Berlin, Germany E-Commerce · Tech-Fashion

overlay officialest. 2019

A bootstrapped lifestyle brand at the intersection of technology and fashion — phone necklaces, metal chains, and sustainable accessories. Made with ❤ in Berlin.

overlay official campaign — phone necklaces with colorful balloons
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The Brand01

overlay official was a bootstrapped e-commerce lifestyle brand — best known for its phone necklaces in over 45 colors and designs, alongside metal chains, glasses & mask chains, and biodegradable AirPod cases. Every piece was designed and assembled with ❤ in Berlin — from the founder's own hands in the early days to a partnership with a Berlin workshop employing people with disabilities — and shipped to customers across Europe.

This is a brand archive. overlay official wound down operations in 2022 as its founder moved on to new ventures. This page preserves the brand's story — the shop is no longer taking orders.

The Campaign02

Biodegradable AirPod case on chocolate brown balloons
Purple cord chain on rainbow balloons
Camouflage cord chain on pink and yellow balloons
Gold snake chain on caramel balloons

Partners & Press03

CONDÉ NAST

Global media house behind Vogue & Glamour — overlay was an official partner of the Glamour Shopping Week, Germany's biggest shopping event.

zalando

Europe's leading online fashion platform — official marketplace partner, reaching millions of active customers.

TRENDBLOGTHE FASHION NETWORK

Independent German fashion magazine curated by young designers — print feature partner.

Milestones04

M–01€10k to Six FiguresBootstrapped with a €10k budget and reached six-figure revenue within the first year — through SEO, SEA, CRM, content marketing and strategic partnerships.
M–02Condé Nast & ZalandoExclusive commercial partnerships with Condé Nast (920M+ media reach) and Zalando Marketplace (48M+ active customers).
M–03Sourcing to ShippingManufactured with partners in Asia, warehoused and shipped from Europe — every order handled end to end.
M–04Made with a Workshop for People with DisabilitiesComponents sourced worldwide, assembled in Berlin — in later years by a local workshop that employs people with disabilities.

Bestsellers05

Pastel mint cord phone necklacePastel mint cord phone necklace — view 2Pastel mint cord phone necklace — view 3
Phone Necklace Pastel Mint C–01
Black Panther black cord phone necklaceBlack Panther black cord phone necklace — view 2Black Panther black cord phone necklace — view 3
Phone Necklace Black Panther C–06
Shiny gold cord phone necklaceShiny gold cord phone necklace — view 2Shiny gold cord phone necklace — view 3
Phone Necklace Shiny Gold C–02
Mister T. silver chain on black biodegradable caseMister T. silver chain on black biodegradable case — view 2Mister T. silver chain on black biodegradable case — view 3
Mister T. Chain Silver · Black C–04
Biodegradable AirPod Pro case in nude with gold ring
Biodegradable AirPod Case C–05
Gold snake chain phone necklaceGold snake chain phone necklace — view 2Gold snake chain phone necklace — view 3
Snake Chain Gold C–03