Olga Szynkarczuk
Grey Sheep
Location
london / United Kingdom
University
otis college of art and design
Main Manufacturing Countries
Olga Szynkarczuk is an environmentally and socially aware fashion brand created for a strong, independent woman who appreciates bold, sexy and desirable fashion pieces, but is also interested in organic sourcing and fair trade - empowering women from developing countries producers and promoting sustainability. Olga is committed tp manufacturing high-end RTW collections in Poland and using sustainable, recycled, local and traceable textiles whenever possible. Featured AW2010 collection was created in collaboration with with small unit workshop studios in Poland and female lace artists from Sri Lankan Power of Hands foundation. Ethical fabrics used in AW 2010 collection include handmade lace, production off-cuts and end of rolls, therefore each garment is totally unique and only one exists in the world. Olga Szynkarczuk accessories are made in collaboration with Polish highlanders, using ancient techniques of shoemaking and leatherworks.