Gather and See

Gather&See offers carefully curated collections from the very best in sustainable fashion talent from around the world. Showcasing designers that pride themselves on aesthetics as much as their ethics, the website will present sustainable fashion in a fresh and innovative way. Not only do each of these brands have a great story to tell, they also fit into at least one of the Gather&See's 6 founding principles: Fair trade, Organic, Recycled, Ecofriendly, Handmade and Small Scale Production. Fair Trade advocates the payment of a higher price to exporters and workers as well as higher social and environmental standards. At Gather&See we are particularly inspired by brands which protect and promote the rights of women, who are so often garment industry workers worst affected by the impact of 'Fast Fashion'. Ironic considering fashion is so often seen as a tool for female expression and a female driven industry. Organic Organic cotton is grown using methods and materials that have a low impact on the environment. Organic production systems replenish and maintain soil fertility, reduce the use of toxic and persistent pesticides and fertilizers, and build biologically diverse agriculture. RecycledUsing materials that would normally end up in a landfill site. The retail manufacturing industry is the second most polluting industry on Earth, second only to oil. If we can keep using old clothes to create beautiful pieces, not only is that protecting the earth but also sustainable. Ecofriendly Our eco friendly brands have pledged to put the environment first when it comes to production. They monitor and regulate their water and energy consumption and have zerowaste policies including use of biodegragable packaging. Handmade Garments that are made by hand, often using traditional techniques and artisan methods that have been used for centuries. Brands such as Osei Duro and Lalesso even provide the name of the person who made each item on their garment tags, taking the question of "Who Made Your Clothes?" to another level and providing a human connection to the process of buying an item clothing.