Six sustainable handmade London-based fashion brands you need to know now
If you’re looking for a cheeky lil wardrobe update but you want to get your fix in a more sustainable way, shopping with a small independent fashion brand is defo the way to go. We’ve worked with so many over the past couple of years, these six are just a few of our favourites (and they’re all based in our very own capital city!)
Because they all operate on a made-to-order basis they produce little to no waste, plus they use either preloved or sustainably sourced organic fabric. And, because everything is bespoke, are super size-inclusive too!
BACK BY SUNDOWN
Jeanie’s handmade creations are just sensational, especially her dresses! They’re all created with keen attention to detail, in voluminous modest shapes. Soooo bloody dreamy.
LITTLE COLLECTIVE
Run by two best pals, Liz and Em, who both have a passion for vintage fabric! Their handmade creations are all made-to-measure using preloved materials.
GRANDPA’S SHIRTS
After Gabby’s beloved Grandpa passed away, she was inspired to wear his clothes, altering his fave shirts to suit her own style. Her passion quickly developed into a flourishing small biz of gorge preloved shirts.
THE MARCON COURT PROJECT
We couldn’t write this list without Laura! She’s such a talented and influential maker, with a total knack for upcycling pre-existing clothing into highly covetable “new” pieces.
Lydia Bolton
Touted by WGSN and Vogue as “one to watch”, Lydia is fast changing our perception of old < new with her sell-out collections of reworked pieces.
KIT.A COLLECTIVE
What’s more sustainable than making your own top? Get your own super cute ready-to-go pack, which includes everything you need to make your very own top, dress or bag! So clever.