In my first year as a sustainable fashion designer, I’ve had the privilege of seeing 50 garments find their way into the lives of people who believe in “wearing the change” and reducing textile waste.
Each sale represents more than just a product—it reflects a shared commitment to doing things differently, and a belief in my designs and the values behind them.
From the very beginning, I knew I wanted my designs to be unique—one-of-a-kind pieces made from fabrics that had a life before I found them- op-shops treasures, deadstock rolls, or well-worn clothing ready fr a second chapter.
The road hasn’t always been smooth, but every challenge has brought valuable lessons. One of the biggest hurdles has been learning how to work with the fabrics I find. What is each piece suited for—a jacket, a blouse, or a pair of trousers? Is there enough material, or do I need to combine it with something else? Each decision is part of the creative process, solving a puzzle without knowing what the final picture looks like. But over time, I’ve come to realise that this is exactly where the creativity lives.
Some of my favourite designs have come from those moments of uncertainty.
The Boxy Top is one of them. Each piece created by combining a tea towel with a complementary fabric. The challenge lies in bringing these elements together in a way that transforms them into a wearable, cohesive garment.
Reaching 50 sales feels quietly significant.
Not because of the number itself, but because of what it represents: 50 conscious choices. 50 people who saw value in something made differently. 50 reminders that there is space for a slower, more thoughtful approach to fashion.
What means the most to me is that my customers aren’t just buying clothes. They’re choosing to support a process, a set of values, and a different way of thinking about what we wear.
Through this first year, I’ve come to understand sustainability as transformation.
It’s about taking something overlooked and reimagining it. Letting its past remain visible, rather than hidden. Allowing each garment to carry its history forward into something new.
Looking ahead, I feel both excited and curious.
There is so much more to explore—new ways of working with materials, new designs, new challenges to figure out. My next step is to create a collection that pushes this idea of transformation even further.
But for now, I’m taking a moment to appreciate this milestone.
Because none of it would have happened without the people who chose to support my work, wear my designs, and believe in this vision.
Thank you for being part of it.
Let’s keep creating change—one garment at a time.