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  • Slow Fashion: What is it and how do we implement it at Zerya?

    · By Zohre Acik Haines

    First things first, what is slow fashion? Ethical fashion movements began in the 1960s – as consumer culture began to emerge, hippie communities preferred natural more sustainable fabrics. The general public became more aware of these movements and the cons of fast fashion in the 2010s following events such as the Rana Plaza collapse and general growing concerns for the environment. The author, Kate Fletcher, is credited with creating the term “slow fashion.” She simply defines it as fashion that is quality based as opposed to time-based.  The movement also encourages a slower production of clothing (often handmade by local...

  • The Fabric Edit: Peace Silk

    · By Zohre Acik Haines

    A look into one of our sustainable fabrics: Peace Silk.
  • What We Are Thankful for Coming into 2021

    · By Zohre Acik Haines

    It’s tough to be thankful sometimes when you’ve been through a hard year. 2020 has affected the world like no other year and the hardship continues for many still. Small businesses like ourselves were majorly affected as we closed our doors for months on end.
    However, instead of focusing on the negative, here’s a list of things we learned in the past year, and things we are thankful for coming into 2021!
  • Our Space

    · By Zohre Acik Haines

    Welcome to our Boutique.. Located in Brunswick, we've created a calm oasis hidden in the hustle and bustle of Sydney Road. Here, you can find our unique garments and handmade jewellery.  Open 7 days a week, we can't wait to welcome you into our space.