ABOUT KATE SYLVESTER & SUSTAINABILITY Kate Sylvester is an independent intelligent New Zealand designer who prides herself on beautiful eclectic pieces that transcend not only time and trend, but also the disposability of fashion. Fashion is their core business, but they are making sustainability their business too. They are a proud member of the Sustainable Business Network (SBN) and are currently taking part in the SBN "Get Sustainable Challenge." 100% of their clothing is made onshore in NZ and their challenge is to keep it this way. Kate Sylvester is committed to supporting New Zealand's fashion industry and it's skilled contractors, many of whom were there supporting Kate Sylvester in its infancy. Already Kate Sylvester have started measuring and actively reducing our carbon emissions. Each year an independent third party calculates their corporate emissions so that they can confirm and demonstrate their progress on reducing their impact on climate change. Kate Sylvester has successfully implemented sustainability measures in their offices and stores with the backing of our enthusiastic staff, and as a result have cut their waste in half. From recycling, to a worm farm to low emission vehicles, they believe that the little things can make a really big difference. Kate Sylvester is also incorporating organic cotton and eco merino fabrics into their collections. They are committed to investigating sustainable and ethical fabric sources wherever possible and are very excited at the prospect of addressing all aspects of their supply chain. What they've discovered is that they can't change their entire business overnight as the fashion industry as a whole has a number of sustainability issues. But at Kate Sylvester they've begun by tackling the basics now, and will endeavor to maintain and build their sustainability, and hopefully inspire others to do the same. < Back to Eco Designers + Collection                         Kate Sylvester "This Charming Man" Collection SS10/11                         Online boutique  •  Ladies Eco Fashion  •   Australian and International Labels design by rebekah kington