Sustainability

Song Duet

Rescued from industry waste, The Song Duet was inspired to evoke the feminine warrior within.

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…

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.

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.

What’s in a Dress?

Shopping ethically can be hard on the pocketbook. And though clothing is a necessity, we really don’t NEED more clothing…..it might be helpful to show you a bit about what goes into an Aletheia Apparel garment. In an attempt to be transparent, I will show you my Alex Dress make.

Doing it at home

Let’s focus on some of the many talented Kiwi designers–both in New Zealand and abroad. Why not support some of these designers and the great work they do?