Our Designers
OUR DESIGNERS
Alas
Sydney, Australia
Alas organic sleep and lounge wear is designed to represent the nature of change. Made in India under Fair Trade standards, they use manufacturers that are “big hearted, but small-sized” to produce socially responsible and exciting garments.
Ally Bee
United Kingdom
Ally Bee knitwear stand for immaculate knitwear design and sustainable all-British sourcing and manufacturing, each piece being ‘one of a few’. Small yarn batches from British herds reflect subtle seasonal variations, a natural quirk of character in limited production runs.
Armor Lux
Quimper, France
Created in 1938, Armor Lux is a brand well-known for the originality of its clothes inspired by French maritime tradition and the values conveyed by the sea. Using the classic Breton stripe and organic cotton, their garments last for decades.
Aspiga
Kenya
Created to bring the beautiful handy work of local Kenyan artisans to an international marketplace, Aspiga’s hand-crafted bags and sandals are made by talented women who use their knowledge of their ancient craft while making a sustainable income for themselves.
A Peace Treaty
New York, US
A champion of the slow fashion movement, APT showcase century-old techniques used by artisans from around the world under the belief that things made by human hands, imbued with the story of their makers, are the most beautiful and luxurious.
Beach Candy
India
Worn by glamorous globetrotters from sun drenched shores to urban summer events, Beach Candy creates Fair Trade and hand made poolside-to-party kaftans, dresses and accessories that scrunch up into a suitcase and magically emerge crease free.
Bernice Angelique
Cape Town, S.A
Sustainability, empowerment and a desire to support local trade are the foundation of Bernice Angelique’s brand. Leather goods are handmade with the highest quality ostrich leather and age old craftsmanship by local women, who otherwise struggle to make a living.
Beaumont Organic
Manchester, UK
Beaumont Organic specialises in luxury casual garments made from 100% Organic Cotton. The brand’s underlying ethos champions respect, trust, loyalty, integrity and gratitude for the world, and this transpires into an exceptional collection of contemporary conscious clothing.
Bohemia
Edinburgh, Scotland
A small band of creatives, Bohemia design unique collections of fashion and home accessories and work in ethical partnerships with artisans from Morocco, India and Turkey, to produce contemporary handcrafted goods with a unique and authentic soul.
Bohten
Kwahu, Ghana
The brand’s founder, Nana Boateng Osei, had the initiative to use reclaimed material to manufacture an eco-luxury eyewear line, inspired by his Ghanaian roots, his love of nature and his late grandfather, who was Ghana’s first land surveyor in the 60s.
Castellano
Columbia
Inspired by exceptional craftsmanship and unique indigenous patterns, Castellano’s colourful bags enhance the techniques of some of the most highly skilled artisans in Colombia and celebrate the unknown tribes that are part of the brand’s history and ethnic origin.
Cloe Cassandro
Bali, Indonesia
A close family friendship between the designer and a fantastic local Balinese tailor named Eric lead to garments being produced on an individual scale in their signature silk crinkle material, which has since grown to become a permanent production partnership.
Cocolux
Australia
Cocolux prides itself on attention to detail and unique propositions at every level. Organic by nature, the coconut wax is derived straight from the coconut flesh and is hand poured in a sustainable production process, completely free from toxins.
Cuero & Mor
Los Angeles, US
Cuero & Mor is a contemporary design label who specialise in creating beautifully minimalist bags using veggie tanned leather. Their philosophy is to make pieces that avoid the changing trends and remain stylish for years, combatting the fast fashion movement.
Coccona
Turkey
Coccona is a multi brand company. They stock By Ahu Kulach, who produce handmade clutches from recycled upholstery - each piece is entirely unique. By Ahu Kulach is an passionate women’s fashion brand, offering beautiful handmade clutch bags with the never-ending inspiration. The founder and designer of the brand Ahu Kulach embodies her childhood’s enthusiasm for colours and motifs curating both eclectic and bohemian collection. Their products are handcrafted by the best and experienced craftsmen standing out with their orientalist design and quality. By Ahu Kulach defines itself by opposing mass production and careless consumption. For this reason, Ahu Kulach aims to preserve its loyalty to the old, while presenting its products to modern women of the new age by combining premium fabrics such as velvet and silk with pure hand craftsmanship.
Cor
India
Cor believe in a slower pace of fashion & life. Collections are based on comfort, practicality and timeless style. They look to modern art, minimalism and colourful cultures for inspiration. With it’s roots in art, all of Cor’s fabrics are printed from their own original paintings. At the heart of Cor’s design is a commitment to sustainability. They source organic fabrics for all of their designs and work directly with partners in India. They endeavour to foster a strong and ongoing relationship with talented craftspeople, ensuring ethical standards are met. They work directly on the ground with each of their partners at every stage of production. Cor pieces are to be loved and worn for years to come.
Diarte
Madrid, Spain
Diarte is a knitwear focussed brand established in 2010, based in Madrid, where all design and production is made. The brand follows strong convictions towards ethics and social consciousness. The brand is loyal to tradition and craftsmanship techniques, and selects high-end Italian yarns to present true knitwear collections that can last season after season. Elevated basics and modern silhouettes are key to create quality and effortless collections. Heritage knits and modern art are a constant inspiration for the brand which represents an easy and contemporary style for city girls who pursue a natural way of showing their femininity.
Eight Hour Studio
Jaipur, India
With an ethos that encapsulated the concepts of local yet global, social responsibility and environmental awareness, 8HS use only 100% GOTS certified organic cotton fabric and work with artisans who are employed under Fair Trade standards to make comfy sleepwear.
Emilime
Peru
Emilime specialises in hand made accessories that feature materials of alpaca and Andean sheep wool. By partnering with an expanding network of Peruvian makers, the brand celebrates the craftsmanship and creativity of each knitter.
Erskine Rose
London, UK
Erskine Rose founder, Grace Erskine, was born in the UK. Her creativity led her to study Fine Art at Leeds College of Art, with a focus on sculpture. Having made the transition from sculptor to designer, her products have a fine art quality and feel. For Grace, the artwork must be contemporary, colourful and unique. With this, and functionality in mind, she creates eye catching, luxurious products.
Fine Cell Work
London, UK
Fine Cell Work is a social enterprise that trains prisoners in paid, skilled, creative needlework undertaken in the long hours spent in their cells to foster hope, discipline and self-esteem, broadening the horizons beyond the prison walls.
Gung Ho
London, UK
Gung Ho is a brand that wants to get people talking. By looking to connect people with the social and environmental issues of contemporary culture, they want to inspire through design. So you not only wear what you love, but what you believe in. They call this 'wearing your heart on your sleeve’. That's why at Gung Ho, every garment has a hidden meaning within the print. The more you look the more you see. With every purchase, they also donate £5 on behalf of their customers to a charity that works close to the cause in question, Friends of The Earth.
Henri
London, UK
Henrietta founded Henri in 2016 after studying at London college of a Fashion and working as a freelance pattern cutter. Particularly interested in form, fit and function she wanted to create a niche line of shirts that could be versatile design wise, yet still required the need for excellent pattern cutting and attention to detail. Her love of the English country side and Devon coastline adds a practical and care-free element to a range that is otherwise tailored, giving the renowned Henri fit for being comfortably chic.
Indego Africa
Rwanda & Ghana
Indego Africa are partnered with a cooperative of over 1000 female artisans to sell their beautiful handcrafted products that celebrate the beauty of traditional African artistry while adding a playful and modern twist.
iX Style
Guatemala
Driven by a need to change the rapidly deteriorated water conditions in Lake Atitlan, Guatemala, iX Style’s hand made shoes are helping to improve the quality of life for many of the communities who inhabit the lake’s surrounding areas.
JADEtribe
South East Asia
JADEtribe started its journey in a small weaving village in Laos, where naturally organic dyes were being combined with traditional craft to produce bright and colourful textiles. The brand employed the village’s artisans, and began producing luxury bags and accessories.
Kowtow
New Zealand
Kowtow produce wardrobe staples using organically certified cotton that is ring-spun to create smooth, strong and durable garments. The brand’s dying process uses Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) approved dyes which are free of hazardous elements in Fair Trade working environments.
Kemp Gadegård
Berlin, Germany
KEMP GADEGÅRD is a line of slow crafted contemporary womenswear. It is born out of an ambition to produce garments conscientiously, that are long lasting and beautiful. Aesthetics, comfort and attention to detail are at the forefront of our philosophy. KEMP GADEGÅRD focuses on working with high quality, natural and organic fabrics. They produce to the highest labour standards with consideration for the environmental impacts of production and transportation. For this reason, they produce our garments in Europe, in a small city on the coast of the mediterranean, Granada.
Mercado Global
Guatemala
Mercado Global aim to help indigenous women overcome the severe poverty and oppression they face by utilising their heritage weaving skills. They’ve created jobs opportunities for over 300 indigenous Mayan women and helped to bring about empowerment within their communities.
Made By Wave
Indonesia
madebywave is a hand crafted beach and travel accessories label that celebrates living an authentic life in colour. Founded by Victoria Bakir, a former travel writer and journalist, the brand blends traditional Indonesian craftsmanship with the modern aesthetics of a global traveller
O My Bag
The Netherlands
Made from a unique kind of eco-leather with a cleaner and safer tanning process, locally sourced cowhides, a reduced carbon footprint and leather that is made with respect for the environment, these bags can be flaunted without the guilt!
Pachacuti
The Andes Region
Pachacuti work with rural Andean women who are economically, geographically and socially marginalised, creating hats that are distinctive. As “slow” fashion pioneers, they’ve sought to add a twist to what is classic and to bring enduring design to seasonal trends.
Pink City Prints
India
Pink City Prints produce hand woven bags and clutches made out of recycled plastic bags and biscuit packets. Their modern prints are made using traditional Indian methods. Many designs are printed with hand carved wooden blocks, which fix the dye onto locally sourced cotton or silk. Their indigo patterns are made with limestone mud, sawdust and the heat of the sun.
Paper thinks
UK & Hong Kong
Paperthinks' recycled leather is made from the off cuts, trimmings and shavings from the wastage of other leather manufacturing processes like cow leather gloves and jackets in the welding industry from Asia, reducing landfill waste and saving animals.
Phida
Jujuy, Argentina
PHIDA proudly hand make all of their beautifully soft knitwear using inspiration from a harmonious relationship between nature and modern creations. Their collections use the finest selection of cotton and llama wool, which by nature is durable, soft and warm.
Pitusa
Peru
Pitusa was established with the goal of providing high quality, comfortable and affordable beachwear to women across the world. Made using hand picked, woven and dyed cotton, the Fair Trade brand employ local artisans to bring empowerment to their communities.
Pala Eyewear
Ghana, Africa
Pala Eyewear is a sustainable sunglasses brand who make frames from recycled plastics and water sachets.Pala is partnered with international charity Vision Aid Overseas who are dedicated to fighting poverty by transforming access to eye care in developing countries. 640 million people – around 10% of the world’s population – are disadvantaged by poor vision, which in most cases can be solved by the right prescription glasses.
Sahel
Burkina Faso & UK
Traditional Fulani horse harnesses have strong braided straps which are hand woven by highly skilled leather workers. These unique skills have been paired with the work of traditional English bridle makers, to produce Sahel’s intricate bags.
Sidai Designs
Kenya
Sidai collaborate with Maasai women to produce unique, hand made, high-end beaded jewellery using traditional techniques. By bringing these products to international markets, they help drive the demand that preserves the beading traditions and helps to economically sustain the women.
Study-NY
New York, US
From field to cutting table, every part of the StudyNY’s garment process is carefully examined and controlled to be socially and environmentally conscious. The brand support sustainable techniques and processes to better the fashion industry and the world.
Sands & Hall
Scotland, UK
The story began back in 2014 when founder Sara Hall, took her creativity and determination and focused her passion for fashion, heritage products and exquisite craftsmanship into a project to develop beautiful tweed children’s capes. Turning her frustrations as a new mum looking for beautiful, stylish and practical toddler clothing into a new business venture, Cocoon Luxe.
Shicato
Ecuador
Shicato produce hand-made bags, earrings and accessories by women in Ecuador. The bags are hand woven from toquilla straw or seeds and provide a livelihood for the women workers ensuring them a positive future and helping them to find purpose and support their family.
The Jacksons
London, UK
The Jacksons produce recycled bags made from old jute bags. Jute is 100% locally grown. This project aims to empower local women in Bangladesh and through the income it provides improve their access to health and education.
Uzma Bozai
India
Teaming up with a group of talented industry textile and print designers, the Uzma Bozai brand was born, with collections that balance boho-luxe aesthetic with a refined edge; one which upholds traditional art by bringing it into the contemporary landscape.
Ukiyo-Co
Australia
Ukiyo-co was founded by designer Weave, and produces loungewear and yoga wear with natural fibres and threads. She has produced a clothing line that has a natural approach to the design aesthetic, keeping things simple and valuable, resonating a harmony with nature and life. Ukiyo-co’s loungewear is made in a modern form and understated elegance that transforms home-wear into day-wear.
Wintervacht
The Netherlands
Wintervacht create elegant yet edgy outer wear and accessories from old blankets and curtains. The vintage textiles mostly originate from the 19th Century textile industry that boomed in the Netherlands, and are now being repurposed in an extremely innovative way
Alas
Sydney, Australia
Alas organic sleep and lounge wear is designed to represent the nature of change. Made in India under Fair Trade standards, they use manufacturers that are “big hearted, but small-sized” to produce socially responsible and exciting garments.
Ally Bee
United Kingdom
Ally Bee knitwear stand for immaculate knitwear design and sustainable all-British sourcing and manufacturing, each piece being ‘one of a few’. Small yarn batches from British herds reflect subtle seasonal variations, a natural quirk of character in limited production runs.
Armor Lux
Quimper, France
Created in 1938, Armor Lux is a brand well-known for the originality of its clothes inspired by French maritime tradition and the values conveyed by the sea. Using the classic Breton stripe and organic cotton, their garments last for decades.
Aspiga
Kenya
Created to bring the beautiful handy work of local Kenyan artisans to an international marketplace, Aspiga’s hand-crafted bags and sandals are made by talented women who use their knowledge of their ancient craft while making a sustainable income for themselves.
Beach Candy
India
Worn by glamorous globetrotters from sun drenched shores to urban summer events, Beach Candy creates Fair Trade and hand made poolside-to-party kaftans, dresses and accessories that scrunch up into a suitcase and magically emerge crease free.
Bernice Angelique
Cape Town, S.A
Sustainability, empowerment and a desire to support local trade are the foundation of Bernice Angelique’s brand. Leather goods are handmade with the highest quality ostrich leather and age old craftsmanship by local women, who otherwise struggle to make a living.
Beaumont Organic
Manchester, UK
Beaumont Organic specialises in luxury casual garments made from 100% Organic Cotton. The brand’s underlying ethos champions respect, trust, loyalty, integrity and gratitude for the world, and this transpires into an exceptional collection of contemporary conscious clothing.
Bohemia
Edinburgh, Scotland
A small band of creatives, Bohemia design unique collections of fashion and home accessories and work in ethical partnerships with artisans from Morocco, India and Turkey, to produce contemporary handcrafted goods with a unique and authentic soul.
Bohten
Kwahu, Ghana
The brand’s founder, Nana Boateng Osei, had the initiative to use reclaimed material to manufacture an eco-luxury eyewear line, inspired by his Ghanaian roots, his love of nature and his late grandfather, who was Ghana’s first land surveyor in the 60s.
Castellano
Columbia
Inspired by exceptional craftsmanship and unique indigenous patterns, Castellano’s colourful bags enhance the techniques of some of the most highly skilled artisans in Colombia and celebrate the unknown tribes that are part of the brand’s history and ethnic origin.
Cloe Cassandro
Bali, Indonesia
A close family friendship between the designer and a fantastic local Balinese tailor named Eric lead to garments being produced on an individual scale in their signature silk crinkle material, which has since grown to become a permanent production partnership.
Cocolux
Australia
Cocolux prides itself on attention to detail and unique propositions at every level. Organic by nature, the coconut wax is derived straight from the coconut flesh and is hand poured in a sustainable production process, completely free from toxins.
Cuero & Mor
Los Angeles, US
Cuero & Mor is a contemporary design label who specialise in creating beautifully minimalist bags using veggie tanned leather. Their philosophy is to make pieces that avoid the changing trends and remain stylish for years, combatting the fast fashion movement.
Coccona
Turkey
Coccona is a multi brand company. They stock By Ahu Kulach, who produce handmade clutches from recycled upholstery - each piece is entirely unique. By Ahu Kulach is an passionate women’s fashion brand, offering beautiful handmade clutch bags with the never-ending inspiration. The founder and designer of the brand Ahu Kulach embodies her childhood’s enthusiasm for colours and motifs curating both eclectic and bohemian collection. Their products are handcrafted by the best and experienced craftsmen standing out with their orientalist design and quality. By Ahu Kulach defines itself by opposing mass production and careless consumption. For this reason, Ahu Kulach aims to preserve its loyalty to the old, while presenting its products to modern women of the new age by combining premium fabrics such as velvet and silk with pure hand craftsmanship.
Cor
India
Cor believe in a slower pace of fashion & life. Collections are based on comfort, practicality and timeless style. They look to modern art, minimalism and colourful cultures for inspiration. With it’s roots in art, all of Cor’s fabrics are printed from their own original paintings. At the heart of Cor’s design is a commitment to sustainability. They source organic fabrics for all of their designs and work directly with partners in India. They endeavour to foster a strong and ongoing relationship with talented craftspeople, ensuring ethical standards are met. They work directly on the ground with each of their partners at every stage of production. Cor pieces are to be loved and worn for years to come.
Diarte
Madrid,Spain
Diarte is a knitwear focussed brand established in 2010, based in Madrid, where all design and production is made. The brand follows strong convictions towards ethics and social consciousness. The brand is loyal to tradition and craftsmanship techniques, and selects high-end Italian yarns to present true knitwear collections that can last season after season. Elevated basics and modern silhouettes are key to create quality and effortless collections. Heritage knits and modern art are a constant inspiration for the brand which represents an easy and contemporary style for city girls who pursue a natural way of showing their femininity.
Eight Hour Studio
Jaipur, India
With an ethos that encapsulated the concepts of local yet global, social responsibility and environmental awareness, 8HS use only 100% GOTS certified organic cotton fabric and work with artisans who are employed under Fair Trade standards to make comfy sleepwear.
Erskine Rose
London, UK
Erskine Rose founder, Grace Erskine, was born in the UK. Her creativity led her to study Fine Art at Leeds College of Art, with a focus on sculpture. Having made the transition from sculptor to designer, her products have a fine art quality and feel. For Grace, the artwork must be contemporary, colourful and unique. With this, and functionality in mind, she creates eye catching, luxurious products.
Gung Ho
London, UK
Gung Ho is a brand that wants to get people talking. By looking to connect people with the social and environmental issues of contemporary culture, they want to inspire through design. So you not only wear what you love, but what you believe in. They call this 'wearing your heart on your sleeve’. That's why at Gung Ho, every garment has a hidden meaning within the print. The more you look the more you see. With every purchase, they also donate £5 on behalf of their customers to a charity that works close to the cause in question, Friends of The Earth.
Henri
London, UK
Henrietta founded Henri in 2016 after studying at London college of a Fashion and working as a freelance pattern cutter. Particularly interested in form, fit and function she wanted to create a niche line of shirts that could be versatile design wise, yet still required the need for excellent pattern cutting and attention to detail. Her love of the English country side and Devon coastline adds a practical and care-free element to a range that is otherwise tailored, giving the renowned Henri fit for being comfortably chic.
Kemp Gadegård
Berlin, Germany
KEMP GADEGÅRD is a line of slow crafted contemporary womenswear. It is born out of an ambition to produce garments conscientiously, that are long lasting and beautiful. Aesthetics, comfort and attention to detail are at the forefront of our philosophy. KEMP GADEGÅRD focuses on working with high quality, natural and organic fabrics. They produce to the highest labour standards with consideration for the environmental impacts of production and transportation. For this reason, they produce our garments in Europe, in a small city on the coast of the mediterranean, Granada.
Made By Wave
Indenesia
madebywave is a hand crafted beach and travel accessories label that celebrates living an authentic life in colour. Founded by Victoria Bakir, a former travel writer and journalist, the brand blends traditional Indonesian craftsmanship with the modern aesthetics of a global traveller
Pink City Prints
India
Pink City Prints produce hand woven bags and clutches made out of recycled plastic bags and biscuit packets. Their modern prints are made using traditional Indian methods. Many designs are printed with hand carved wooden blocks, which fix the dye onto locally sourced cotton or silk. Their indigo patterns are made with limestone mud, sawdust and the heat of the sun.
Pala Eyewear
Ghana, Africa
Pala Eyewear is a sustainable sunglasses brand who make frames from recycled plastics and water sachets.Pala is partnered with international charity Vision Aid Overseas who are dedicated to fighting poverty by transforming access to eye care in developing countries. 640 million people – around 10% of the world’s population – are disadvantaged by poor vision, which in most cases can be solved by the right prescription glasses.
Sands & Hall
Scotland, UK
The story began back in 2014 when founder Sara Hall, took her creativity and determination and focused her passion for fashion, heritage products and exquisite craftsmanship into a project to develop beautiful tweed children’s capes. Turning her frustrations as a new mum looking for beautiful, stylish and practical toddler clothing into a new business venture, Cocoon Luxe.
Shicato
Ecuador
Shicato produce hand-made bags, earrings and accessories by women in Ecuador. The bags are hand woven from toquilla straw or seeds and provide a livelihood for the women workers ensuring them a positive future and helping them to find purpose and support their family.
The Jacksons
London, UK
The Jacksons produce recycled bags made from old jute bags. Jute is 100% locally grown. This project aims to empower local women in Bangladesh and through the income it provides improve their access to health and education.
Ukiyo-Co
Australia
Ukiyo-co was founded by designer Weave, and produces loungewear and yoga wear with natural fibres and threads. She has produced a clothing line that has a natural approach to the design aesthetic, keeping things simple and valuable, resonating a harmony with nature and life. Ukiyo-co’s loungewear is made in a modern form and understated elegance that transforms home-wear into day-wear.
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