Clare GreschkeAug 1, 20250 Comments
Good design is a sustainability practice
At Slow Fashion Australia, we believe sustainability isn’t just about the fabric. It’s about how a garment makes you feel—and how often you reach for it in your wardrobe.
That’s why every piece we make is designed with comfort and confidence in mind. We want you to feel uplifted when you get dressed. Empowered by a fit that feels just right. And when something fits you properly and makes you feel good, you wear it more. And that is the most sustainable outcome of all.
Honestly, this was the whole reason I started my label in the first place. That magical feeling of slipping into something that flatters your shape, reflects who you are in that moment, and lets you move through the world with ease—it’s powerful.
Fast fashion, by contrast, is known for its poor cuts and lack of attention to detail. The clothes may look good on a mannequin or in a glossy ad, but in real life? They rarely honour the bodies that wear them. That’s because the fast fashion business model is based on copying designer trends and getting them to market quickly—not spending the time it takes to perfect a design for comfort, movement, or confidence.
And that’s what makes us different. We put fit and feel at the centre of everything. But getting the fit right doesn’t just happen. It takes time, intention, and investment. It means making many multiple samples, testing them on a variety of bodies, tweaking the little things that make a huge difference.
In the early days, I sometimes rushed a design out of excitement—only to find it didn’t live up to its potential. That taught me an important lesson: rushing isn’t sustainable. It wastes energy, time, and resources.
So now, I have firm boundaries with myself: no rushing new styles, and always reassessing existing ones to make them even better.
This commitment is why our customers consistently tell us how good they feel in our clothing—not just physically, but emotionally.
Stylish and comfortable, yes—but also aligned with their values.
Because that’s what true slow fashion is all about.
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