OUR ETHICS
People matter more than margins.
We founded this brand with one non-negotiable truth: beauty is never truly beautiful if it comes at the cost of someone else's well-being. We believe that luxury does not have to come at the expense of integrity nor does ethically and sustainably made clothing have to compromise on allure or sophistication.
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Fashion has long operated in a system built on invisibility where garments pass through countless hands, often underpaid and unprotected, before ever reaching the customer. It’s a model we believe is outdated, irresponsible, and entirely unnecessary. ​In an industry where fair wages, safe working conditions, and traceability are still treated as optional, we refuse to cut corners. Anyone who says ethical production is impossible at scale simply isn’t trying hard enough.​​​
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Our collections are produced slowly and in small quantities by carefully selected seamstresses and independent ateliers based in New York and France. These relationships are personal and ongoing. We work closely with a tight network of skilled craftspeople who are compensated fairly for their labor and valued for their talent—not treated as an anonymous cost.
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But our commitment goes far beyond the final stitch. Every fabric we use is ethically produced from fiber to finish. Our cottons are grown, knitted, and dyed in Turkey under fair working conditions with full traceability, and our silks are woven and dyed in Italy using time-honored methods and environmentally-conscious processes. Both are organic and sourced from mills and farms that align with our values. Places where ethical treatment and fair pay are a baseline, not a luxury.
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Beyond production, we extend this same care to the way we source, package, and build. We aim to create a working culture rooted in collaboration, excellence, and integrity. Where quality, transparency, and mutual respect aren’t luxuries, but expectations.​​
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If a brand claims quality while cutting corners on its labor or materials, it’s not quality at all. We believe in building something better, and doing so with care, intention, and a deep sense of responsibility.
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To us, this is not a marketing point. It’s the baseline.
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For more information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at contact@oysterofalexandra.com