Sustainability at Orhan London Tailoring
Living in this time, we have no choice but to start making sustainable fashion choices that do not compromise our planet. People are waking up to the sheer scale of environmental damage our consumerist habits do to the earth. The fashion industry is one of the biggest polluters in the world. However, it is not all doom and gloom. Keep reading to see why tailoring allows you to live out your wildest fashion dreams without the guilty conscience. There are multiple ways Orhan London’s tailoring services can bring sustainability to your wardrobe.
Bespoke
Leave fast fashion behind for an investment that not only benefits yourself and your wardrobe, but also the planet. It can often be true that when making sustainable lifestyle choices, we feel we have to compromise. With bespoke tailoring you can truly indulge your creative side, whilst knowing that the quality and longevity of the garment ultimately means you are doing your part.
Picture this scenario: a beautiful jacket made to your exact measurements, your fabric choice, your perfect shape and style, that will last season after season. Clothes have become disposable goods that do not hold value over time, but surely you won’t throw away that bespoke jacket of yours that you put time, effort, thought and love into. That worn-one-too-many-times high street coat, on the other hand…
The timelessness of your bespoke jacket will transcend the fast fashion trends that are renewed every few months. Choose classic, choose traditional craftsmanship, choose Orhan London Tailoring’s in-house bespoke tailoring service as your green fashion choice. No more compromising for sustainability: have eco-friendly garments that give you everything you want.
Alterations
A sustainable approach to your wardrobe: re-fit, re-use and re-love your clothes for lasting style over throwaway fashion. Bring in new, old or unworn garments that do not fit properly and we can breathe new life into something you may have otherwise thrown away. Through our alterations services, we can deconstruct and reconstruct garments to completely transform the look, whilst keeping your favourite elements. Our repairs service means you do not have to throw away that favourite shirt of yours. Just. Yet.
Another way to shop sustainably is buying vintage. Purchasing second hand can reward you with some gorgeous designer clothes for a fraction of the initial cost, and it is a more eco-friendly way to shop. So go ahead and buy that second-hand suit that caught your eye, and we can alter it to fit as if it was made for you.
Fabric Choices
With the general trend towards eco-friendliness increasing, many fabric manufacturers are starting to provide for the demand for sustainable fabrics. There are many to choose from which are either vegan-friendly or have a less detrimental footprint on the planet.
Bamboo is arguably the revolutionary fabric of the moment. It is constructed from bamboo grass fibres, which makes for a breathable and soft texture. Unlike other eco-friendly fabrics, such as linen, bamboo is also crease-resistant, making it an ideal choice for a suit.
Wool is an undeniable classic. Most of our wool suppliers are UK based, woven in British mills such as Harris Tweed, Dashing Tweeds and Romney Tweeds. Wool is often a more sustainable choice, thanks to its natural self-cleaning properties, its durability and fewer air miles than some counterparts. Read more about choosing the perfect fabric.
In House
Everything bespoke, from choosing your fabric to the final garment production, is managed in-house from our Shoreditch atelier. In house, we have control over the production line, working conditions and fabric suppliers. This allows us to make conscious choices at every step of the journey.
