What is Slow Fashion?
hiHandmade is a sustainable, slow-fashion brand. We champion natural fabrics, eco-friendly practices, traditional processes, which minimise our environmental footprint while preserving the rich canvas of handcraft.
Are you ever puzzled by how fast fashion brands are able to churn out new collections? How can they produce trends at such a rapid pace? The answer lies in prioritising speed over ethics. Fast fashion thrives on exploiting low-wage labor and using environmentally harmful materials to deliver instant gratification. This results in synthetic fabrics that fall apart after a few wears and the rise of disposable clothes that only fuel environmental waste.
10 Reasons - Why Slow Fashion?
- Natural Materials: Slow fashion utilizes natural fabrics like premium indian cotton, mulmul indian cotton, linen, and silk that are gentle on skin and better for the environment.
- Sustainable Fashion - Production Process: Slow fashion production uses less water, energy, and creates less waste and carbon emissions.
- Timeless Style: Slow fashion focuses on versatile, lasting designs instead of temporary, flashy trends.
- Durability: Garments are carefully crafted to last for years through high-quality materials and stitching.
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Artisanal Craftsmanship: Slow fashion supports artisans and preserves cherished techniques like hand block printing.
- Sustainable Materials: Details like wooden buttons and coconut shells demonstrate sustainable sourcing.
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Upcycling: Breathing new life into existing garments promotes reuse and diverts waste.
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Ethical Sourcing: Fair wages and safe conditions for workers should never be sacrificed for profits.
- Transparency: Conscious brands openly share about ethical practices and makers behind each product.
- Community: Renting, swapping, and sharing pre-loved pieces promotes bonding over mindfulness.
What's Different?
Slow fashion offers a thoughtful antidote to the world of throwaway clothing. Instead of valuing quantity over quality, slow fashion celebrates mindful production, natural materials, traditional craftsmanship, and durable construction. The result is timeless, investment-worthy pieces that resist fading trends. Slow fashion also adheres to ethical and eco-friendly practices that empower artisans and promote sustainability from start to finish.
At HiHandmade, we are pioneering the slow fashion movement by taking garment construction back to its roots. Our collections showcase the beauty, quality, and individuality that emerges when clothing is made slowly and conscientiously.
We partner with local artisan workshops that handcraft every piece with care and attention to detail. By supporting fair wages and safe working conditions, we empower these skilled craftspeople to preserve cherished techniques like block printing, and natural dyeing. The end result is not cookie-cutter pieces churned out quickly on factories but unique garments infused with human touch.
We prioritize cotton in our garments that minimize our environmental impact. Our garments are ethically sourced and dyed using traditional, non-toxic methods. By valuing quality craftsmanship over cheap disposability, our pieces are built to last for generations, not just seasons.
Ready to Join the Slow Fashion Lifestyle?
If you resonate with ethical production, artisanal quality, and sustainable materials, HiHandmade welcomes you to discover the difference of slow fashion.
Peruse our online shop today to invest in exceptional pieces that align with your values. Together, our mindful community is pioneering positive change through conscientious clothing. Take a step with us and receive a 10% discount on your very first order! Use code HEY10
