welcome to sophi lou . the zero waste fashion brand
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Duurzaamheid bij SOPHI LOU
Sophie Lou No001 Ocean
Van 2018 - 2021
Vanaf onze start in 2018 is het onze missie om ‘zero waste’ te zijn. Letterlijk vertaald: ‘afvalvermindering in al onze werkprocessen doorvoeren om zo bij te dragen aan een groenere wereld’. Zo kiezen we bij Sophi Lou bijvoorbeeld altijd voor ecologisch vervaardigde stoffen of deadstock stoffen (andermans afval). Onze designs zijn daarnaast zo ontworpen dat ze een lange levensduur hebben en tijdloos zijn!
Daarnaast hanteren wij bij Sophi Lou onze eigen fair practice code waarbij een zo eerlijk mogelijke productie wordt nagestreefd. Onze productie wordt gedaan in Portugal en op aanvraag in ons atelier Nederland. Hierdoor hebben we nauwelijks overschotten in voorraad en beperken we onze transport afstanden en de daarbij behorende footprint tot een minimum.

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Bij Sophi Lou hebben we als missie om te werken aan een groene toekomst die duurzaam is voor komende generaties. Deze missie heeft onze hele werkwijze beïnvloed: zo werken wij vanaf het begin tot eind aan onze missie om afvalvermindering tijdens het productieproces zo laag mogelijk te houden.

Sophie Lou No001 Tshirt
Sophi Lou inside tshirt

Zero waste

Al onze producten zijn zo ontworpen dat er 500% minder afval over blijft dan in de reguliere kledingindustrie.  Een goed voorbeeld hiervan is ons T-shirt, aan dit product hebben we een jaar lang gewerkt om onze werkwijze te perfectioneren en afvalvermindering te kunnen garanderen en zonder op de kwaliteit en levensduur van het product te verliezen.

Eerlijke productie

Kleine voorraden worden gemaakt in een fabriek die gerund word door een familie in Portugal onder de naam ‘Conceicao pereira & carvalho’. De rest van de productie vindt plaats in ons eigen atelier in Zwolle, Nederland. Deze productie wordt alleen gemaakt op bestelling om zo overschotten tegen te gaan.

Sophi Lou Productie
Textiel

Duurzame stoffen

Al onze stoffen worden uitvoerig gekeurd, om zo te voldoen aan onze kwaliteits- en duurzaamheidseisen. De stoffen moeten ecologisch vervaardigd zijn of het moeten kwalitatief goede producten zijn die overgebleven zijn van andermans productie: deadstock stoffen.

Finishing touch

We willen dat alle productieprocessen m.b.t het kledingstuk natuurlijk zoveel mogelijk passen bij onze missie en visie. Zo word het verzonden in natuurlijk afbreek materiaal en informeren we zoveel mogelijk over het opbergen en het onderhoud van een kledingstuk om deze zo lang mogelijk mooi te houden.

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A W N S E R S


We work in a sustainable way.

All the choices we make regarding the collection, shipping and production work are well-conceived. They are always trade-offs between quality, sustainability, working conditions and the footprint on the earth. In all facets we have made the best possible choices that are currently under our control.


We ignore seasons

We have a collection that knows no seasons, we make timeless designs and patterns. Which can be worn through all seasons.


We use high quality fabrics and haberdashery

We look for the best and best quality fabrics and haberdashery and we test them extensively. Always follow the care label to enjoy your product for as long as possible.


We chooce to work with surpluses from 3rd parties

There are so many beautiful surpluses of high-quality fabrics. It is not only good for the environment, it causes us to release our models in a new fabric every so often. because there is only a limited supply.


We produce minimal waste

We make our designs and patterns in a way that leaves almost no residual material after cutting the patterns out of the fabric. Our collection is characterized by seams in places that you dont expect, and smart solutions to solve the problem of residual material. Every piece in the collection is constructured in this way.


We are slow fashion

We make garments that have proven themselves over decades to be stable, trends have minimal influence on these archetypal garments. In this way we can grow our collection ever larger without having to reinvent everything every season and year. this gives us the time and attention to create 'perfect' pieces that will still be relevant in 10 years.

We make archetypal garments


We design for men and women

We like to design clothes for both men and women, some items are unisex like the T-shirt. Others come in 2 versions; men and women like the trousers. We want to appeal to both sexes with our philosophy and way of designing.


Our collection is made by order

To prevent large stocks and surpluses, we make to order, which is very good for the environment and gives us the opportunity to adjust small notes to fit.

The consequence of this is that the delivery time is slightly longer than normal. We charge 3 to 6 business days before we ship the product.


Our philosophy

The products have been developed and made with a lot of love, attention and depth for the craft. We strive for perfection in all steps of our profession. Nature is valued as much as possible and the patterns are worked out in such a way that as little waste as possible remains.


Our credo

GUTS – Making choices without fear

ATTENTION - With a love and focus for the craft, nature: Everything must be and remain balanced.

MINIMALISM - Leaving without unnecessary additions and minimal footprint

TRANSPARENCY - everything is visible, every choice made is made for a reason.

Down to Earth - "What you see is what you get"

60s CHIQUE - The luxury has a historic touch with depth, love and respect.


We are inspired by

Archetypal garments, the 60s, japan, artforms, architecture, interior and movies. But also the little but also the daily things such as; accidental color combinations and strange objects from thrift stores.


We are driven by

The urge to change fashion industry. We believe that our view of making fashion leads to a cleaner industry.

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On the wave of the great fashion

Combining classic collections along with limited editions and hand printed signature designs. All of our items are super comfy and cool at the same time.

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Explore Our Products

Born in the Outer Sunset, San Franpsycho originally began as a surfing film documenting the local Ocean Beach surf scene in 2001. After the film, fans identified with the name and demanded we make clothing. So we learned the art of screen-printing, creating various garments in a dark basement by night, and selling out of of an orange and black zebra-striped van named Big Chaos by day.

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People Behind GRIT
Meet our team
Designer
Calvin Holmes

An ex 9-to-5 guy who found his passion in sunset big waves colorful tees. When he's not surfing he's designing your next t-shirt.

Store Manager
Ellen Webb

This girl loves two things in this world fresh air and fresh pair of flip-flops. She's the face of this company. Customers love her.

Designer
Ivan Daniel

An ex 9-to-5 guy who found his passion in sunset big waves colorful tees. When he's not surfing he's designing your next t-shirt.

Store Manager
Daisy Bradley

This girl loves two things in this world fresh air and fresh pair of flip-flops. She's the face of this company. Customers love her.

Blog Writer
Elmer Walton

An ex 9-to-5 guy who found his passion in sunset big waves colorful tees. When he's not surfing he's designing your next t-shirt.

Marketing
Ronnie Kelly

An ex 9-to-5 guy who found his passion in sunset big waves colorful tees. When he's not surfing he's designing your next t-shirt.

Marketing
Bettie Walker

This girl loves two things in this world fresh air and fresh pair of flip-flops. She's the face of this company. Customers love her.

Designer
Francis Cobb

This girl loves two things in this world fresh air and fresh pair of flip-flops. She's the face of this company. Customers love her.

"The first time I wore one of your fabulous yellow t-shirts I felt like I was in fluffy heaven!"
JOY

The best kind of fashion comes with joy

SURF STYLE

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AMAZING QUALITY

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