Do you know who made your clothes? We do. We know exactly who makes ours.
To begin, it's important to mention the tragic event that took place in Dhaka, Bangladesh, over a decade ago. The Rana Plaza factory collapse on April 24, 2013, resulted in 1138 deaths.
Despite this, little has changed in the fashion industry, especially fast fashion, regarding worker conditions and accountability. Have you ever wondered why such low prices? A low price often indicates worker exploitation during manufacturing. We prioritize local production to ensure fair treatment for all involved. The true cost of a garment includes its human impact, not just its price.
Why do we solely use Italian-made fabrics (unless specified otherwise) and manufacture all our clothes in the Samnium region of Southern Italy?
Because we also prioritize sustainable materials. Cheap materials often neglect their environmental impact. Traditional textile dyeing methods are particularly harmful, posing risks to both the environment and nearby communities. These methods often involve chemicals like formaldehyde, known to cause cancer with high exposure, and heavy metals like cadmium and lead. When dye waste isn't properly contained and managed, it contaminates waterways, affecting the surrounding communities.
Another pressing issue is the environmental toll of overseas transportation, notably the substantial carbon emissions it produces.
Consider the journey of some garments: fabric made in Asia, sent to Europe for cutting, then back to Asia for sewing, and finally to Central America for labeling and packaging before returning to Europe for sale. This extensive process is driven by profit motives, often exploiting cheap labor, including child labor, and sketchy ethical or nonexistent environmental regulations that protect workers and our planet.
This is the reason our collections are produced in limited numbers. We only procure the available amount of fabric at that time, avoiding overproduction.