Song Duet
Rescued from industry waste, The Song Duet was inspired to evoke the feminine warrior within.
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Zero Waste
What is “Zero Waste” Fashion? It is simply fashion that utilises all of the textile in it’s creation. This must begin with the pattern creation and cutting. Reducing fabric waste is environmentally friendly and good stewardship.
Sustainable Fashion in Christchurch Central
There’s a new shop in Christchurch for sustainable fashion featuring local designers! Come browse and try on the wearable textile art produced by slow fashion adherents located here in Ōtautahi.
SLOW Show 2024
It’s happening next month–limited seats! Guess who has a collection in this Slow Show? SLOW Show SLOW is the second sustainable soft-textile event by WALKlightly !!! Showcasing 22+ local artists and designers who use soft-textiles. Delving into their waste-reduction methods and the mindful choices they make in regards to fibre or fabric. These vibrant emerging artists have…
Wigs & Hairpiece Subsidy
Te Whatu Ora, or the Ministry of Health, offers a Wig and Hairpiece Service Payment for people who suffer from serious hair loss because of a medical condition or from certain cancer therapies. The payments are to reduce the cost of purchasing and maintaining a wig or hairpiece or other related products. Aletheia Apparel is…
ReFashion
I am so excited to share a new page on the website introducing the new ReFashion label: Transforming resources into limited fashion garments!
Mending & Repair 101
We all want to steward our resources better–whether that’s our time, money, energy, or stuff. That also includes our wardrobe items.
Getting back to it
To kickstart getting back into the swing of things for the 2024 year, I will be running a 25% off site wide sale until 14 February!
Thinking of spending for Christmas
Through the years, there have been many ways to think creatively about gifts. Whether it’s been making gifts, re-purposing presents, upcycling items, or just generally trying to think “outside the box” with possible ideas, try something different this year.
Black for Friday
Black is a great colour to wear any day–not just on a Friday…I want to focus on something else–the Little Black Dress (otherwise known as LBD). This wardrobe winner is a sustainable workhorse.