VIHN is a sustainable fashion label that will transform the garment industry.
The word ‘VIHN’ is derived from the Icelandic word, meaning ‘friend’. We chose this name because we often forget that there are real people behind our clothes…people, just like you and I.
VIHN will fund projects at Lotus Silk, an ethical workspace in Cambodia.
At VIHN...
***Buy a VIHN dress, you provide child-care to the workers.
***Buy a VIHN jacket, you add solar panels to the workspace.
***Buy a VIHN shirt and you fund education programs for the workers.
VIHN’s mission is to boost ethical workplaces in developing countries.
We want to create opportunities for mainstream garment workers to move into ethical workplaces - and transform their lives.
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The fashion industry’s impact on the world is not a pretty story.
Most of our clothes are made in developing countries. Garment workers are enduring dangerous and inhumane conditions so that we can buy cheap clothes.
We’re not okay with that.
We want to give you access to innovative, smart sustainable fashion that transforms the lives of garment workers and their families.
We have partnered with an ethical workspace in Cambodia called Lotus Silk. Lotus Silk currently employs 10 workers and provides them with training, accommodation and a fair wage.
VIHN is ethically made, with sustainable fabrics and funds projects in Cambodia that will set an example to the garment industry.
Wearing VIHN is a great conversation starter on every level.
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Meet Lotus Silk.
We are partnering with an ethical workspace in Cambodia is called Lotus Silk. They currently employ 10 workers who receive fair wages, a comfortable workspace, training and accommodation (for trainees).
We would like to help them grow their workspace, invest in new equipment, install solar power, and provide child-care support and education to take pressure off these hard-working women.
Support VIHN to fund safe, healthy workspaces in Cambodia.
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We have chosen 3 key areas to focus our impact on: environment, working conditions and investing in the workers.
Environment
Solar-powered workspace
Working Conditions
Cool/hot water for staff
Sewing machine maintenance
Chairs with back support
Airconditioning
Investing in workers
Child-care for the workers
Education for their children
English lessons during lunch breaks for the workers
Education materials
Staff retreat for International Women’s Day (March 8th, 2016)
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We have a strong team of designers; an architect, a fashion designer and a sustainability consultant.
Edda has been producing Undress Runways (sustainable fashion runway show) for 5 years. She has gain a strong insight into the state of the fashion industry and is determined to see positive change revolutionise the industry.
Judith is the fashion designer and production manager for VIHN. Exposed to the wasteful and irresponsible world of fashion, she is determined to apply a conscious attitude in the way garments are designed, produced and sold.
Ryan is the art director & menswear designer for VIHN. With an Architectural background he has a strong sense of design and a passion for sustainable practices. He wants to bring a different aesthetic to sustainable fashion whilst creating
social change and encouraging better practice within the industry.
Monique is the operations and sustainability manager for VIHN. She aims to balance the design aspirations within the financial and market constraints.
Together, our team is ready to listen to your fashion needs and marry them together with positive change in Cambodia. Win/ win.
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The driving force behind VIHN is to create men’s and womenswear that challenges the aesthetic people often associate with sustainable fashion.
For our summer collection we want to create modern, minimalistic pieces that make a statement using bold silhouettes and sustainable fabrics.
Our clothes are not chasing trends but are statement looks that are versatile, functional and empowering to wear. It’s the perfect look for an exciting business meeting that extends into a long Friday lunch and into the midnight society.
VIHN is designed to make you feel empowered and graceful.
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VIHN will be a sustainable fashion label from A-Z.
Using eco fibres, ethical manufacturing, waste management and versatile designs. We are creating a label that will be a leader in sustainable fashion.
We will be selecting a range of organic cottons and Cambodian silks to create the majority of the collection.
It’s difficult to be 100% sustainable but we touch on as many techniques as possible and will always work to improve the sustainability of our collections.
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The only way we can make this happen is with your help.
Support our crowdfunding campaign and get behind a fashion label that gives you the power to transform the lives of garment workers in Cambodia.
$10 - Love and high-fives!
Thank you for supporting us, you’re a Vihnner.
$25 - Added to the wall of fame
Your name/business added to the website wall of fame.
$50 - VIHN cuff
Ethically produced cuff, engraved by the team.
$99 - Framed first edition VIHN collection sketch
The very first VIHN collection framed and delivered to your door.
$175 - VIHN Cambodia silk scarf
Handmade, authentic Cambodian silk scarf. Perfect for every outing.
$199 - Get your hair done LylaClare + VIHN cuff
Hair cut, style consult and blowdry at LylaClare on James Street, New Farm (Brisbane).
$399 - VIHN SS15 look
Your choice of a VIHN SS15 look (1-2 pieces) and VIHN cuff.
$599 - Day trip to Byron Bay riding in the new TESLA S Series electric car
Includes picnic lunch and tour of Byron Bay.
$699 - Hinterland Getaway
Weekend away at a beautiful hideaway in the Gold Coast hinterland. Views of the Gold Coast skyline, under the stars, among the kangaroos. Welcome basket with homemade goodies and a bottle of Australian bubbly on arrival.
$799 - Interior sustainable design consultation and redesign of a space
Ideal for the redesign and refitting of an office space or living room. All sustainable materials, plants and resources provided.
Sponsored by Plinth Designs
$999 - Looking VIHN
Your choice of a VIHN SS15 look (1-2 pieces), VIHN cuff, Cambodian Silk Scarf and Double VIP Pass to Undress Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne (October, 2015).
$2,000 - Sponsor the VIHN launch
Official sponsor of the VIHN launch party (September, 2015) and featured in the sustainable fashion print magazine, Naked.
$5,000 - Exclusively VIHN
Entire first edition VIHN collection, VIHN cuff, Cambodian silk scarf and double VIP Pass to Undress Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne (October, 2015).
$10,000 - Transform a life
Transform a life of a worker in Cambodia. This will provide training, accommodation, education and employment for a worker to come out of the mainstream garment industry and into the ethical space at Lotus Silk. This support will completely
transform the life of a worker and his/her family.
Invest in the people who make your clothes. Every bit helps!
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Help us kick start VIHN and bring the vision to life.
THANK YOU!
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