Have you ever read a description for a garment or listened as a Meg gal pins your dress to perfection and wondered “what the hell does that mean?” While our shoppers run the gamut from fish out of fashion water to industry experts, we want to share some important fashion terminology, particularly as the industry shifts to a more sustainable one supported by an increasingly knowledgeable consumer (that’s you!) that wishes to make a more meaningful purchase. Read on to learn some of the terminology you might have seen pop up on our website or in a mailer.

Reclaimed Fabric

Repurposed deadstock fabric that is otherwise destined for the landfill.

Our  Striped Shoulder Pleat Tank made from reclaimed fabric

This is a sustainable alternative to making and dyeing fabrics for an intended garment. Rather, we can use our creativity and design skills to work with what already exists and save it from a dreaded landfill-fate. As a small company, we are in a unique position to reclaim fabric for our relatively small orders compared to those of massive fast fashion brands because deadstock fabrics tend to exist in far smaller quantities.

Deadstock Fabric