Sustainable pieces designed to embrace the female body
While creating pieces for her namesake label, Seewald places the utmost focus on both craftsmanship and sustainability. “In my studio, we practise both ecological and social sustainability,” the designer elaborates. These two concepts, when put into practice, go hand-in-hand for Seewald; when discussing her garments and design practices, she’s unable to speak to one without bringing up the other.
As a starting point, Seewald designs all her fabrics from scratch, which are then produced by a small family-run factory in Italy. As a former textiles student, Seewald places much emphasis on the quality of her materials. “I think if you’re going to knit a garment, it’s important to use good yarn otherwise it’s a waste of time and energy.” Her eco-yarns and eco-jerseys are spun mainly from natural fibres – cashmere, wool, and cotton – or viscose, a fibre made from cellulose.
In the production of her garments, Seewald uses a combination of highly technical and time-honoured techniques. Her knitwear is all fully fashioned, a sustainable knitting technique that not only improves the fit of a piece but eliminates scrap fabric. “With knitwear you can get a fitting shape for a lot of different people because it can stretch and change its shape through wear. I think that’s one of the most beautiful things about it,” she says.
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