Minimalist Dialogue: Daniel Koissi

With Minimalist Dialogues, we invite people from our community to share how minimalism shapes their lives — their choices, their spaces, and their wardrobes. Not as a manifesto, but as a dialogue.

Introducing: Daniel Koissi

Daniel is an IT business student, musician and board game enthusiast who enjoys taking his time, thinking about life and keeping things simple.

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Hi Daniel! We’re so happy to have you as part of our interview series. What does minimalism mean to you in everyday life?

I don’t really make impulse purchases, or buy new things very often in general. Most of the things I own are second-hand, actively used and quite minimal in terms of aesthetics.

I also try to live what you could call a slower life. I like taking my time with things and avoiding the kind of performance-driven mindset that seems to be everywhere. For me, minimalism is perhaps less about having as little as possible and more about being intentional about what I bring into my life.


How does your wardrobe reflect your values?

Most of my clothes are old, gifted or thrifted. Aesthetically, I wear almost exclusively black, probably six or seven days a week. I guess I dress a bit like a cartoon character. Once you find something that feels like you, why change it?

I like clothes that stay with me rather than constantly replacing them with something new. Over time, they start to carry their own history, which makes them feel more personal.


What is the most meaningful piece of clothing in your wardrobe, and why?

Probably a black hoodie that I bought over 15 years ago. There’s something about the cut and fit that just works perfectly on me. It’s the oldest piece of clothing I’ve bought myself, apart from a couple of jackets.

I also like the way the hoodie has aged. The cuffs have started to fray, which I think makes it even better. And on the back there’s a large illustration that criticises war, which gives the hoodie a meaning beyond just being something I wear.

I’ve had it for over 15 years, and I still wear it. I think that says quite a lot about what makes a piece of clothing meaningful to me.