Spread love - Slow Fashion we love

Durability, thoughtful design, and a mindful approach to resources are among the values that guide us at Maren Jewellery. That is why we are interested not only in jewelry, but also in fashion and design that can encourage more conscious consumption.

We are particularly inspired by labels that focus on timeless designs, smaller collections, and transparent production practices — both within the jewelry industry and beyond. Because we believe that clothing and accessories designed to be worn for the long term and styled in versatile ways help people make more conscious purchasing decisions.

For this reason, we would like to share a few slow fashion brands with you whose design approach and aesthetic we especially appreciate.

But what exactly do the terms slow fashion and fast fashion actually mean?

The fashion industry has changed significantly over the past decades. While collections used to be released mostly seasonally, many major brands now launch new products at very short intervals. Online shopping in particular has made fashion faster and more easily available than ever before.

The term fast fashion describes this fast-paced form of fashion consumption. Large production volumes, short trend cycles, and low prices often mean that clothing is worn for a much shorter time.

Slow fashion, on the other hand, takes a different approach. The focus is on durable designs, consciously selected materials, and a longer product lifespan. Many slow fashion labels also rely on smaller collections, more transparent supply chains, or certified materials.

Quality, timelessness, and versatility play a central role here — values that are also important to us at Maren Jewellery.

The Hamburg label ALINA KLEMM combines timeless designs with expressive shapes inspired by nature. We especially appreciate the calm visual language and the limited collections, which are made in Northern Germany.

Last year, we had the pleasure of designing a high-quality silk scarf together with Alina Klemm, inspired by Japanese Furoshiki gift wraps. The scarf complements our Maren Paper Case and can be reused in many ways after gifting, for example as a hairband, neck scarf, or bag accessory.

Dôen was founded in 2016 by Margaret and Katherine Kleveland. The brand combines feminine, California-inspired designs with a conscious focus on social responsibility within the fashion industry.

According to the label, Dôen works with partner companies led by women, among others, and supports social projects in production regions

The Norwegian label Envelope1976 was founded by Celine Aagaard and Pia Nordskaug and places great value on timeless designs and durable materials.

The collections are aimed at women who prefer consciously curated wardrobes and want to wear fashion for the long term. We especially love the combination of minimalist aesthetics and versatile silhouettes that can be styled in many ways.

Designs by Envelope1976 were also featured in one of our shoots and harmonized beautifully with the pared-back design language of our jewelry.

Mykke Hofmann was founded by Jelena Hofmann and stands for feminine, modern designs with a distinctive signature style.

According to the brand, consciously selected materials such as cotton, cupro, and Tencel are used. Production takes place in the company’s own facility in Serbia.

What we especially appreciate is the combination of timeless elegance and modern strength that runs through the collections.

OhSevenDays is based in Istanbul and designs minimalist collections that are ideal for a capsule wardrobe, in other words, a consciously curated wardrobe made up of durable pieces that can be mixed and matched in versatile ways.

According to the brand, many of its designs are made using existing fabric stock. This gives already-produced materials a new purpose and, just like Maren, takes a big step toward a circular economy.

Production takes place in Istanbul. The label communicates openly about its manufacturing partners and production processes.