Fashion is a labor-intense industry, relying on manual laborers in complex supply chains.
Having only a few trusted suppliers increases the chances of securing decent working conditions. That's why we are reducing the number of suppliers who assemble our clothes.
Simplifying and centralizing the supply chain also reduces the number of supplier and shipment locations, which lowers transportation costs and CO2 emissions.
Our goal is that 'focus suppliers' will supply 90% of our collections. These suppliers are characterized by the following:
A. An equal partnership relationship
B. An interest in elevating social compliance to a high level
C. An interest in further investment in environmental issues
D. An ability to be visited regularly
E. A record of trust, responsibility and reliability with orders
The remaining 10% of our collections can be sourced from niche' tail-end suppliers' who provide seasonal-specific or segmented products.
