The Kimono My House collection has been designed and made with the planet in mind – using dead-stock sourced fabrics in small production runs. 

Sourcing dead-stock fabric takes time and experience but using what is already on the planet and giving it a new lease of life is hugely rewarding. Most dead-stock fabrics have been discarded for minor faults that can be avoided when cutting small production runs. The fabric is generally sourced in London and the kimonos are made in London so the carbon footprint of each collection is kept to a minimum. 

 

Regenerate - One Kimono One Tree

Regeneration means to grow after loss, this is something we have all had to do after the year of 2020. The fashion industry takes a lot from our planet so I wanted to give something back in whatever small way I could. For the launch of Kimono My House I will plant a tree for each kimono sold to off-set the carbon footprint of making that kimono. I am lucky enough to have the farm where I grew up just down the road and my dad has kindly allowed me to plant a tree for each of the kimonos sold in the launch. The type of tree will be selected according to where it will be positioned on the farm. 

Repair – Sashiko Repair Kit

All the kimonos have been made with durability in mind, although accidents are bound to happen especially as these kimonos are designed as workwear. If your kimono gets a tear or hole it can be repaired using a traditional Japanese method called Sashiko. Your kimono will come with a Sashiko repair kit, consisting of matching thread and fabric and specially designed illustrated instructions by Molly Martin. These will be found in your kimono pocket and in more detail here. 

 

Recycle – For a discount

All the kimonos are designed without any hardware and are 100% natural fibres so therefore are fully recyclable. The magnet can be removed and used for another purpose and the kimono can go to textile recycling. However, I would be happy to receive any worn kimonos in which I can repair or recycle here, in return you would receive a 20% discount for your next kimono.