Heidelberg, Germany

Meticulous handmade clothing with a characteristic aesthetic of imperfection. Each piece is unique - combining traditional craftsmanship with modern technical know-how.

osaka, japan

Takayoshi Yamanami focuses on shape, texture, and craftsmanship rather than decorative elements. His designs are notable for clean lines, mechanical details, and subtle asymmetry - creating handmade pieces that are both subtle and bold.

london, uk

Aki Tsubota is based in London, with a small team creating timeless clothes that are comfortable and versatile. All aspects of the production are done by hand in very limited quantities

münchen, germany

Hand hammered surfaces, filed facets, and natural “close-to-perfection” pieces.

"A hand will always build objects that appear natural to humans, while the perfection reached by machines often appears cold. We let the hand do the work, led by a skilled eye, not measured with a scale."

paris, france

Inspired by the late 19th century to early 20th century era in Europe - whether it is a flamboyant dress or workwear - EDC designs meaningful garments with a story each season.

AW25 collection "Marie"

osaka, japan

Tuforée bags are super soft and lightweight. They simply aim to be the closest possible expression of the wearer's aesthetics and spirit through craftsmanship.

london, uk

Designer April Mai uses only raw and naturally dyed materials in her clothing, bags, shoes, and accessories. Vegetable-tanned leather pieces adorn buttery soft baby cottons dyed with wine, avocado pits, and marigold.

amsterdam, the netherlands

Genderless and unisize, Extreme Cashmere does not follow the traditional fashion cycle- they build an ongoing collection suitable for all seasons and all occasions.

Durability and resourcefulness are of great importance to Extreme Cashmere. They source their cashmere from goats that live in mountainous areas in the Chinese region of inner Mongolia, where the temperatures are extreme.

elena dawson

Elena creates pieces that allow the wearer to infuse her semi-deconstructed garments with their own life experiences. She designs & makes her collections in-house with a small group of artisans, using high quality natural fabrics sourced in England.

tokyo, japan

Sonya Park launched Arts & Science in 2003 in Daikanayama, Tokyo. It was born out of her frustration of not finding the things she wanted. Arts & Science epitomizes the Japanese approach to design, with a blend of understated elegance and functional luxury. The balance between beauty and functionality is paramount to A&S.

london, england

John Alexander Skelton is an artisanal British menswear designer and alumni of the prestigious Fashion Design MA at Central Saint Martins London. His work stems from an extensive interest in the sociopolitical effects on fashion and culture within specific contexts of struggles between class, past and present.

atelier suppan

Atelier Suppan creates unique and utilitarian pieces with thoughtful design details and meticulous craftsmanship. Hems and collars are often hand finished and fabric is hand dyed with beautiful color variation, rendering each garment unique.

All pieces are limited edition and handmade in Paris.

tuscany, italy

Established in 1896 and still family-owned, Guidi shoes and bags are entirely handmade and ‘object-dyed’ - dyed after assembly. Guidi is know to be one of the highest quality suppliers in the world, still refusing the mass production logic.

Worthwhile is an independent women's clothing shop in downtown Charleston.

We support emerging and established "slow fashion" designers.

The shop has two stories of retail space featuring carefully curated clothing, accessories, and objects.