THE DESIGNER
Giulia Acchiardi graduated in Fashion Design in London, 2008. After internships at Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood she decided to start her own label together with her brother, Aldo, who at the time was studying Economics. Giulia’s design philosophy is fundamentally to follow her instincts; learning and overviewing all aspects of the family business is equally important to the design process itself, she says. All Styles are produced by the family factory in Turin, Italy.
DESIGN&SUSTAINABILITY
The jersey-focused collection, minimal and understated, features unlined and raw-edged outerwear in an effortless take on traditional cuts and shapes. The aim is to create a style that lasts for many years thanks to the fabric longevity, trans-seasonal features and timeless design. Our sustainability process starts by carefully choosing first- hand, high quality fabrics that meet our expectations of sustainable characteristics such as traceability, natural fabrics being AZO and Reach compliant, as well as the capability of being recycled. To further reduce our environmental footprint, we use a digital cutting system allowing maximum efficiency in fabric consumption and reducing the fabric waste. Harris Wharf London only produces to order, meaning there is little leftover stock. Any eventual waste is then sent to a specialized consortium to be recycled into new yarn. Knowing that the fabric leftovers are taken care of in the best possible way through continued life cycle in other sustainable forms is very important to us.
