As the new year rolls in, it's natural for us to evaluate our lives and habits, looking for areas where we can make positive changes. One aspect that often goes overlooked is our clothing buying habits. However, with the beginning of 2024, we think there's a great opportunity to make a conscious effort to be more intentional about our purchases.

True or false? All slow fashion is sustainable fashion, but not all sustainable fashion is slow fashion.

There are many keywords that have developed over the last few years to describe fashion businesses that are attempting to operate in a different more ethical way, to reduce the harm the fashion industry causes to people and our planet. And although terms like slow fashion, ethical fashion, sustainable or vegan fashion, sound like the same thing, there are some subtle difference.

Sustainability is a hot term right now, both in the fashion industry and everywhere else. But just like with other hot-button issues (like ‘organic’ or ‘fairtrade’ before it), there’s currently no real way to know if a fashion brand is truly sustainable. This means it’s up to you, the customer, to ask the hard questions before you commit to buying from a brand. To ensure your values align with the fashion labels you support, here are 3 questions to ask about the piece of clothing you’re purchasing.

Here in New Zealand, we’re just entering the beginning of spring, well known for its changing weather and fluctuating temperatures. With the lines between our defined seasons blurring globally and our weather becoming more and more unpredictable, it’s more important than ever to invest in a wardrobe that will see you through a variety of different seasons.

At Alyssa Lloyd we love wool. Not only is it a great addition to your winter wardrobe due to its insulating properties, but when cared for it can last years. Merino wool, in particular, is also antimicrobial and odour-resistant and doesn’t require frequent washing. However, the care aspect can be a reason why many people shy away from buying wool. Looking after your favourite pieces doesn’t have to be a time-consuming process, read on to learn about how to care for wool garments.

Chloe Win is the designer and founder of sustainable womenswear label Alyssa Lloyd which she launched in early 2019. Chloe designs and makes her clothing in New Zealand, producing small collections in short runs with the emphasis on clothing that is made to last.

In today’s global economy, it's easy to take for granted the fact we can access products from across the globe at the click of a button, often for cheaper than ever before. But with global supply lines closing and international transport becoming more and more difficult in the wake of COVID-19, we’re slowly realising that supporting large offshore mass production is as detrimental to our local economy as it is unsustainable.

There’s nothing more relaxing than treating yourself to some much deserved me time. Whether your idea of relaxing is reading a book, binge watching Netflix or practising meditation this lavender and chamomile filled eye pillow will be your perfect companion. Follow our tutorial to create one of your very own.

All Alyssa Lloyd garments begin with an initial design idea. Sometimes these ideas are inspired by the seasons, fashion trends, travel, or a particular silhouette. Then we’re able to source fabric that will bring that design to life. Other times the inspiration will spark from the fabric itself, and an idea will instantly form in my mind about how to create a garment that will best show off a particular fabric

Buying high quality, durable garments is the foundation of a long lasting and conscious wardrobe. But in the heyday of fast fashion and cheap manufacturing it’s hard to spot the difference between clothing that will fall apart after a few washes, and items that will last the test of time. Read on for tips to identify high quality garments that are worth a place in your wardrob

Sustainability has become an increasingly popular term in recent years. No longer only the concern of environmental groups, the concept of a sustainable world is central to both our, and our planet’s survival. But what does sustainability actually mean, and what does it have to do with your wardrobe?

It’s no secret that the fashion industry is a harmful one. From the pollution generated by the textile industry, to the working conditions in third-world garment production facilities, it's clear the rise of fast-fashion has had a damaging effect on our world. But it doesn’t have to be like this, with just a few smart changes to our shopping habits we can all be closer to a conscious wardrobe.

I’ve always loved getting dressed up but if you told me 5 years ago I’d be starting my own slow fashion label, I’d have thought you were crazy. My life-long love of clothing grew into a passion for making it about 7 years ago, when a sewing machine, and the intense desire to create entered my life.