My latest product, the Studio Shorts, is rooted in addressing one of the fashion industries biggest issues, textile waste. Being hands-on with the manufacturing side of fashion means I get to see the ugly truths, that does not get spoken about.
Even at a small scale, waste is a byproduct of fashion and it’s unavoidable. But what is avoidable is the yards of perfectly usable fabric being left to sit, get old, or thrown out. That’s the part that has always bothered me.
I’ve had this concept in mind ever since I started the brand, but out of fear, I kept delaying it. Overthinking it and prioritising other projects.
The goal is to create a small handmade run crafted entirely from locally sourced deadstock and reclaimed fabrics. Fabrics and patterns you usually wouldn’t see turned into shorts. This naturally limits the number of units I can produce, but it gives new life to materials that were once destined for landfill.
New colourways and styles are already in the works, and I’m excited to keep developing this concept for you guys.
This project was also inspired by the idea that good things come in pairs - a reflection on relationships, friendships, and individuality within togetherness, both past and present.
There has been a lot of change in my life recently, especially with relationships. And while it’s important to mourn those losses, I’m also choosing to look at what I’ve been left with… what I’ve gained.
Because even when things end, something remains. Something that might just become your favourite pair of shorts.
I also want to use this as a chance to thank you all for your continued patience and support. And to the beautiful new and old people who helped shape this drop into what it is — thank you. This was the first real test for the brand, bringing together a photographer, a stylist, and assistants who all contributed their time, energy, and creativity to bring this vision to life.
To these people, I sincerely thank you. I hope this is only the beginning, and that we get to create many more projects together.
Sincerely,
R
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