--- title: Inside Topnotch Embroidery description: Topnotch Embroidery x David Oku x AS Colour collaboration. Berlin-based embroidery studio Topnotch Embroidery with their oversized statement embroidery piece with David Oku's art on AS Colour's most premium blank to date. image: https://info.ascolour.com/hubfs/hero-May-26-2025-10-09-21-2418-PM.jpg --- CLOSE CLOSE [![asc-journal-logo](https://info.ascolour.com/hubfs/asc-journal-logo.png)](https://info.ascolour.com/the-journal) [![asc-journal-logo](https://info.ascolour.com/hubfs/asc-journal-logo.png)](https://info.ascolour.com/the-journal) - [WHOLESALE RESOURCES](https://www.ascolour.co.nz/assets) - [CREATE AN ACCOUNT](https://www.ascolour.co.nz/signup-landing/) - [GO TO MAIN SITE](https://www.ascolour.co.nz/) - [WHOLESALE RESOURCES](https://www.ascolour.co.nz/assets) - [CREATE AN ACCOUNT](https://www.ascolour.co.nz/signup-landing/) ARROW ![](https://info.ascolour.com/hubfs/hero-May-26-2025-10-09-21-2418-PM.jpg) [Product](https://info.ascolour.com/the-journal/tag/product), [Creative Projects](https://info.ascolour.com/the-journal/tag/creative-projects) # Inside Topnotch Embroidery May 28, 2025 • [Sam Sharland](https://info.ascolour.com/the-journal/author/sam-sharland) 1 minute read Berlin is a city full of history, creative individuality and museums…perhaps where this embroidery masterpiece by Topnotch Embroidery in Berlin belongs. That Berlin energy is stitched into this Topnotch Embroidery x David Oku x AS Colour collaboration. Topnotch Embroidery known for their oversized statement embroidery pieces, and AS Colour launching its heaviest, most premium garment to date, it was a no-brainer to collaborate for the launch. Embroidered on our Made hood - 500gsm | 14.7oz, 100% Cotton French Terry with 8 hours embroidery, 365,567 stitches, and finished weight of the Hood at 5kg\*, this hooded sweat is built to last. \*Based on size XL Only 50 pcs made - get your limited edition hood at the [Topnotch Store](https://topnotch-embroidery.com/products/as-colour-x-david-oku-x-topnotch-hoodie).  ![7-1](https://info.ascolour.com/hubfs/7-1.jpg) ![TOP NOTCH x AS COLOUR_BLOG_WORKING FILE_20257](https://info.ascolour.com/hubfs/TOP%20NOTCH%20x%20AS%20COLOUR_BLOG_WORKING%20FILE_20257.jpg) Topnotch is operated by Findan and Mirko out of Berlin. Findan's roots in the music scene and touring around the world for music meant he had encountered AS Colour a number of times prior to the EU launch.   One of Findan's earliest memories was the 2009 Fat Freddy's Drop merch at the Northern in Byron Bay.   **“AS Colour offers crispy apparel for people that like to get their hands dirty. Its durability and quality is the first thing that I noticed. Using them as blanks for print and embroidery is a sustainable solution for a long lasting quality product” - Findan Cote.**    The insane graphic is by David Oku. David creates bold, vibrant work that celebrates culture, joy, and identity. "I'm passionate about storytelling and love collaborating with other artists" - [David Oku](https://www.instagram.com/d.okuart/?hl=en)  ![6-1](https://info.ascolour.com/hubfs/6-1.jpg) ![62](https://info.ascolour.com/hubfs/62.jpg) Find out more about the high-level services Topnotch can provide for your next project using the website link below. 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