About Us FAQ

The Sustainable Link was born from a simple but important realization: sustainability in fashion should not be this difficult.

 

 

The idea originally came from founder Lowa Wessel, who has been studying Fashion Business for the past three years at Istituto Marangoni.

 

During her studies, she saw firsthand how challenging it is for both emerging designers and established fashion brands to produce sustainably and find trustworthy, responsible manufacturers.

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Many talented young designers have strong creative visions and genuine ambitions to build more sustainable collections, but often struggle to know where to start. Finding ethical producers, understanding sustainable sourcing, and building transparent supply chains can feel overwhelming — especially for smaller brands with limited connections and resources.

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At the same time, this is not only a problem for upcoming designers. The fashion industry as a whole continues to face major challenges when it comes to sustainable production, transparency, and accessibility.

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This realization became the foundation of the brand: to create a platform and community that makes sustainable fashion production more accessible, transparent, and achievable for the next generation of fashion brands.

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We believe sustainability should not be a privilege available only to large companies. It should be possible for every designer and brand with the right vision to create responsibly and make a positive impact on the future of fashion.