Ethical fashion to us is about questioning every part of the fashion process from raw material to how it is used. We believe in a process that respects and treasures the people and the resources that are part of it.
The studio is a creative lab where we research into ways we can create clothing that will have emotional sustenance born from a process that investigates material and meaning.
Cutting techniques are continuously developed to minimise seaming and waste fabric while achieving maximum impact through form, details and finishing.
A conscious effort is made to source sustainably and ethically where appropriate. This is an ongoing process and we recognise the need for constant improvement in this area. We also source from local fabric agents who collect and sell good quality deadstock British and European fabrics, keeping these fabrics from entering the waste stream.
We support and work with local companies that have a sustainable practice, a good work ethic or a company history that have shown them to be rooted in their area of the country, working with local specialists.
In addition, we practice waste minimisation in the studio recycling paper and textile waste locally.
The studio is supplied by OVO energy, who supply green energy in a transparent manner.
We have since been shortlisted as a finalist for the Ethical Fashion Forum SOURCE Awards 2012, a competition that recognises talent in fashion design, combined with innovation in sustainability terms.
As part of our practice, we support 3 Forest Regeneration projects through the milkywire platform:
HAkA - Forest, Nature and Environment of Aceh - HAkA founder Farwiza Farhan is an award-winning Forest Conservationist, working to stop illegal palm oil plantations and unsustainable exploitation of the Leuser Ecosystem - a unique Indonesian rainforest teeming with wildlife. Her efforts have led to a change in perceptions within the local community and government policy, allowing them to recognise the value of their forest.
Arbio Peru - Arbio Peru is an all-women initiative that collects data on Shihuahuaco trees (also known as Mother Trees), which are at risk of logging, and also on the extensive wildlife found in the region. They maintain a permanent presence of rangers to protect the trees from illegal logging and head community outreach programs to promote important Amazon conservation work.
Maksudur Rahman (Bangladesh Environment and Development Society) - Mangrove forests are a critical ecosystem that help sequester carbon effectively. Maksud is working to save the world’s largest contiguos mangrove forest to protect the country from rising seas and extreme weather, through community education and mangrove reforestation.
