“The fashion industry is responsible for 92 million tonnes of solid waste dumped into landfills globally each year. That’s the equivalent of one garbage truck full of clothes being dumped into a landfill every second of the day. With ‘throwaway garments’ contributing more to climate change than air and sea travel, Sans Faff’s classic wardrobe essentials are the antithesis of these disposable trends because of our fabric choice.”

“Sustainability is at the core of everything that we do at Sans Faff. When it comes to our fabric, our first collection is primarily made from our signature soft bamboo viscose – a 100 per cent biodegradable material and resource. We have also carefully considered every detail of our pieces. For example, all of the hardware in our designs that would typically be made from plastic are actually made from recyclable metals or biodegradable shells.”

“After years of being bombarded by fleeting trends in fashion, people are starting to reevaluate the lifespan of their clothes. Our Future Proof Essentials collection directly addresses this emerging zeitgeist as it provides quality pared-back wardrobe staples that will live beyond one season. From our Yvette midi dress to our crew neck T-shirts, the collection is inherently future proof as it will never go out of style.”

“This extends to our packaging and mailer bags as well. As a member of 1% For The Planet, Sans Faff also donates one percent of our total sales to non-profit environmental organisations annually. It is our goal to be fully accountable for the entire lifecycle of our products and raw materials by 2021.”

“The quest for cheaper and faster production of clothes continues to exploit vulnerable workers through long hours, low pay and dangerous working conditions. I want to work towards making a difference when it comes to the way fashion is produced. By manufacturing the collection locally in Singapore with a workshop of women, I have full overview of our production while working closely with the owner of our factory and her seamstresses. Investing in our local community is also a part of Sans Faff’s mission and it brings me great pride to know that we are supporting another woman’s business in the process.”

“My dear friend and holocaust survivor Dr. Peter Gary once shared a quote with me that had a profound impact on my life: ‘If you’re not a part of the solution you are a part of the problem – there are no innocent bystanders’. I believe this quote to be true in the case of most things, including the critical state of our environment. As consumers and business owners we have the ability to not only buy more consciously, we can also drive ethical business practices that create positive change. This is what I have implemented with Sans Faff.”

“As a slow fashion brand that is made in Singapore, when a customer makes a purchase from us they are also indirectly supporting over ten other local businesses and their employees. Whether it’s the local paper supplier that we use for our hang tags, printer seamstresses, delivery teams or packaging manufacturers, our eco-system genuinely works to empower our local community. I think this matters now more than ever – not just to the suppliers but to consumers as well.”

“Adopt a less is more mindset and begin investing in quality wardrobe essentials that can be worn year after year. When your top go-to pieces are at the end of their life cycle, replace them with better more sustainably made alternatives.”