At Wilder Collective, our garments are ethically crafted in India and Indonesia, where we support skilled artisans who infuse their magic into each piece. Embracing the principles of slow fashion, we prioritise sustainability and fair practices, ensuring that every garment is a testament to both quality and conscience. By partnering with these talented artisans, we celebrate their traditional techniques and craftsmanship, creating timeless pieces that honor both the hands that make them and the planet we all share.
Our journey began in 2020 when I started creating and selling my own handmade clothing. After sewing clothing practically my whole life and constantly hearing from friends that I should sell my creations, I finally took the plunge and began selling primarily linen dresses on Etsy.The demand increased rapidly and before too long I was constantly having to put a pause on orders so that I could keep up with the ones I had already received. After 6 months of sewing, quite literally night and day, I realized I couldn't maintain this and began researching ways to grow my company into something that could become more maintainable for me, as well as allow for more room for growth.
Throughout the next year of much researching, planning, designing, communication, and trial and error, I collaborated with an incredible group of fair trade seamstresses in Northern India to create the collection of dresses I had been dreaming up. It's been a journey with many bumps along the way, but I'm so pleased to finally have reached the point where I can share with you the designs I've been working so hard to bring to life. I hope you enjoy wearing them as much as I've enjoyed creating them! -Emma
