Kowtow
Kowtow is one of New Zealand’s most popular sustainable fashion brand, Founder Gosia Piatek described how they are sustainable as “To me, sustainability is being mindful. First and foremost, it is about making and growing something in an ethical and sustainable manner, or recycling and reusing if not. I also want to make sure that everyone in the production chain is being rewarded fairly for what they do, without being exploited.” With this sense of ethics kowtow is able to produce quality clothing that people are willing to pay a high price for because of the suitability behind it.
Average costs of…..
- Dresses: $ 260
- Tops: $169
- Bottoms: $ 239
- Outerwear: $350
Penny sage
This is an independent clothing label by the designer Kate Megaw, all garments are locally made 30km from the penny sage studios. And all suppliers for Penny Sage are family run New Zealand Based companies
Average costs of….
- Dresses: $290
- Tops: $175 – $295
- Bottoms: $315 – $420
- Outerwear: $495 – $995
PARIS GEORGIA
Paris Georgia is a New Zealand designer brand that is made 100% locally. The brand is inspired by 90’s fashion and doesn’t design based on trends. They aim to have a timeless style and clothes that can be worn no matter what the season.
Average cost of….
- Dresses: $370 – $580
- tops: $340
- Bottoms: $490
- Outerwear: $649
Re-create
Re-Create trains and employ new students from within the Dey Tmey, Cambodian community who have a desire to learn a lifelong skill that will provide for themselves, their family and their future. Their values are:
Belief – that leading by example through insights, engagement and support can inform how people think and act, and impact the world we’re a part of.
Positivity – about the kind of future we can create, and the role we can play in making that happen.
Clarity – around what’s important, like the eco-ethical criteria for the designers we select, and the quality of life and remuneration for communities that work with us.
Creativity – in every sense: supporting personal expression and the desire to design and create things of beauty.
Openness – to other perspectives without judgement or condescension; to own a space based on positive choices and affirmative mindsets
Average costs of…..
- Dresses: $140
- Tops: $80 – $120
- Bottoms: $160
- Outerwear: $175
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