Kilomet109 Studio

Slow fashion picks up speed in Hanoi - SilverKris

"Founded by a Hanoi-based designer who studied and worked in Europe, this slow-fashion label pairs contemporary tailoring with age-old Vietnamese textile techniques. The brand works directly with ethnic artisans to produce handwoven, indigo-dyed and batik fabrics using traditional ingredients such as indigo, bark and tea; some pieces require repeated dye dips over weeks to achieve their deep hues. Collections are released just once a year and take about six months from planting and weaving through design and promotion, resulting in roughly 1,000 handcrafted, often reversible garments annually. The aesthetic favors neutral, easy-to-pair tones and comfortable yet statement silhouettes, and the label emphasizes cultural identity, traceability and preserving traditional skills rather than rapid scaling." - Isabelle Sudron