From mother-daughter duos to sisters and best friends, these small fashion brands are elegant, versatile and vibrant.
De Lana
Photo: Instagram @delanabymt
De Lana is a sustainable mother-daughter brand with timeless knitwear pieces. They combine handmade expertise and natural, high-quality materials, resulting in elegant, versatile, and comfortable pieces. The process is such that you can pick a model, colour, and even add a note with something you want to alter, such as making it shorter, longer etc meaning your item is truly unique.
We love this brand’s values as they operate in a very short production chain. The wool is all imported from European spinning mills, and the production is done in their workshop located just outside of Brussels. The high-quality wool comes from a European spinning mill that also produces for “Haute Couture” houses. The threads are dyed in Europe, and the use of tints and how they are disposed of into the environment follow European regulations. So, slow fashion, transparency and quality are core values of this brand.
Dôen
Photo: Instagram @shopdoen
Founded by sisters Margaret and Katherine Kleveland, Dôen encourages second-hand sales of their clothing via resale and consignment retailers. In 2019 they partnered with The RealReal to promote a circular economy, keep clothing items out of landfills, and provide worn pieces to more people. The packaging is also 100% recyclable.
Sleeper
Photo: Instagram @daily_sleeper
Friends Kate Zubareva and Asya Varetsa are the founders of Sleeper. Each garment is handmade, and a minimum of equipment is used to produce it to reduce carbon emissions. Their production is zero waste as they only make as many items as they can sell, and the fabric leftovers are given to their tailor Anya who teaches children cutting and sewing.
Eco-packaging is also used with linen bags, and the brand strives to support slow fashion by creating pieces that last years. Natural materials are used, and the brand aims to have 100% of its materials biodegradable by 2030. Shop these clothes with vibrant colours and reflective materials and designs.
La Veste
Photo: Instagram @lavestelaveste
Spanish stylist Blanca Miro and designer Maria de la Orden created La Veste in 2018. Inspired by vintage aesthetic, harmonious colours and a mix of textures, this duo has created an extravagant, fun and happy ethos. This brand is handmade and responsible, and all items are made in Spain.
Rixo
Photo: Instagram @rixo
Best friends Henrietta and Orlagh met at university and discovered a mutual love for vintage. Nothing is mass-produced, and their family-run, small suppliers are close personally and professionally. Fusing original hand-painted prints and timeless silhouettes, there is something for everyone at Rixo.
Réalisation Par
Photo: Instagram @realisationpar
Réalisation Par was founded by Alexandra Spencer and Teale Talbot. They aim to create individual pieces rather than collections and to make you feel like each piece is a unique addition to your style. Their works are made with quality fabric, and each item has longevity.
Rotate
Photo: Instagram @rotatebirgerchristensen
Rotate is a brand from Birger Christensen in collaboration with the creative directors and influencers Jeanette Madsen and Thora Valdimarsdottir. Focusing on festive clothing such as miniskirts, suits, dresses, and accessories, this brand has what you need for your next night out. The pieces’ versatility makes it such that you can wear them for multiple occasions and in several ways.