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The Brand Bio

Founder:

Andrea Lopa

Established:

2021

Headquarters:

London, UK

Country of Manufacture:

Philippines

Andrea Lopa is a Filipina creative and designer who recently graduated from London's Kingston School of Art with an MA in Fashion.

With the concept of slow fashion and "everything in moderation", Andrea aspires to create and collaborate with other makers to produce season-less, handmade clothing and accessories through a series of adaptable wardrobe staples and wearable works of art.

Starting with limited edition printed face masks, each piece is one of a few designs illustrated digitally by Andrea herself. She then worked with a husband and wife business enterprise borne last year to provide alternative income for sewers and a printer whose livelihood was disrupted by the pandemic. Each piece was printed and handmade in the Philippines with quality and protection in mind.

Ethics and Aesthetics

Highlights from Andrea Lopa's environmental, social, and personal commitments

Environmental Commitments

Environmental Conservation Efforts and Practices

Uses water respectfully and aims to reduce its water consumption
Uses water systems designed to minimise water consumption and educates its staff on best practices for water conservation
Collects scrap materials and/or by-products from its own production for outside recycling and/or repurposing

Sustainable Product Design

Considers social and environmental factors during the product design process and development stages
Designs its products to last and withstand many wears over the years
Designs its products to be recycled or reused

Ethical Sourcing of Raw Materials

Ensures responsible and ethical sourcing policies are implemented within its supply chain
Uses recycled materials

Sustainable Marketing and Packaging Materials

Packaging materials are designed to be reused, recycled and/or upcycled
Uses biodegradable and/or compostable packaging and/or marketing materials
Does not include any single-use plastic in its packaging

Ethical and Sustainable Production / Manufacturing

Manufacturing and Production Processes

Outsources its manufacturing in the Philippines
Provides employment opportunities for marginalised communities through its production
Manufactures its collections and products in limited quantities, avoiding mass production
Practices digital textile printing to minimise wastage
Ensures its suppliers monitor the use of toxic chemicals in production

Waste Management and Recycling

Optimises its design and production to minimise fabric and material waste
Recycles up to 50% of its waste
Supports the reclamation and recycling of textile materials (fibres and fabrics)

Personal and Social Commitments

Good Corporate Governance

Fair pay: All employees and subcontractors are paid the local minimum and/or living wage
Equal employment: ensures its hiring and employment practices do not, in any way, discriminate
Gender equality: implements a gender equal pay policy
Ensures safe working conditions for all employees
Provides training to artisans that are part of its supply chain

Product Safety Assurance

Uses non-toxic dyes for its fabrics and other materials

Traceable Supply and Manufacturing Chain

Publicly discloses its supply chain/supplier list

Handcrafted, Artisanal

Products are handcrafted by the Brand's partner artisans or manufacturers
The Brand's handcrafted products provide livelihood for small communities in the Philippines
The Brand's handcrafted products provide livelihood for victims of the Covid-19 pandemic
Supports the preservation of cultural traditions, skills, and techniques through handcrafted production

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