Phoebe English makes a case for slow fashion with made-to-order festive collection

Phoebe English Studio has today launched the ‘(Re)Made to Party’ capsule collection in collaboration with B Corp Certified Maker’s Mark Bourbon to “stand against fast fashion”.

The eight-piece collection, which provides festive-ready looks to partygoers, showcases the possibilities of repurposing pre-loved clothes that would otherwise end up in landfill.

This launch coincides with the festive party season, which descends upon the capital. According to data, an estimated 7.8 million Brits are expected to buy new party outfits and only wear them once.

The collection, which aims to inspire people to partake in a circular fashion economy, includes a dress, shirt, t-shirt, trousers, blazer, jacket, scarf and handbag. Each piece has been produced on a limited made-to-order basis and is made entirely using a combination of up-cycled clothing.

The pieces are inspired by the Maker’s Mark distillery, Star Hill Farm, where nature is supported and celebrated through regenerative agriculture and sustainable programs such as solar energy warehouses.

Phoebe English commented: "The range is purposefully multifunctional so that it can be styled up or down to fit into existing wardrobes and across personal styles. I’m delighted to be working with Maker’s Mark and have enjoyed learning about their extensive and longstanding work with considered agriculture, enhancing water health and biodiversity renewal.

"My hope is that this project can reach people to show that garments can live beyond a single wear, purpose or season."

The (Re)Made to Party capsule collection will be exclusively available at the (Re)Made to Party Boutique and Bar pop-up shop. The space is located at 149 Shoreditch High Street and is open 16-18 November. Customers will be measured on-site before having their custom-made pieces delivered in time to wear for the Christmas holidays.

To encourage up-cycling and repurposing, pop-up will have on-site tailors offering mends and repairs for free. Love Not Landfill, a non-profit organisation committed to reducing fashion waste in the UK, will also be offering a clothing donation bank.

Neil Skinner, Marketing Director at Edrington UK, said: "At Maker’s Mark, we feel a sense of responsibility to the way we impact our shared environment – demonstrated by innovations such as our zero-landfill initiative and onsite recycling program and achieving B Corp Certification. We’re thrilled to strengthen our pledge to the planet and people beyond Star Hill Farm via our collaboration with Phoebe English, a designer equally committed to her sustainability mission."