Rianne de Witte
Rianne de Witte is a Dutch slow fashion label run by designer Rianne de Witte, who makes minimalist, timeless womenswear to order in Breda. Collections use natural, largely biodegradable materials such as organic cotton, linen, hemp, wool and peace silk.
| Designer | Rianne de Witte |
|---|---|
| Studio | Breda, Netherlands |
| Production | Made to order in the Netherlands |
| Materials | Organic cotton, linen, hemp, wool, peace silk |
| Website | riannedewitte.com |
What is Rianne de Witte?
Rianne de Witte is the eponymous label of a Dutch fashion designer based in Breda, where she sews the clothes herself. Embroidery is outsourced to the Wereldwijven studio in Dordrecht. She also teaches masterclasses on sustainable, traditional clothes making in her studio.
Products and positioning
The collections feature minimalist, timeless designs in loose and fitted cuts, with pieces for every season. Clothes are made in the Netherlands on a made to order basis, which avoids surplus stock, and customers can request tailoring or a different colour or fabric.
- GOTS certified organic cotton, linen and hemp
- Mulesing free wool and peace silk
- Wooden or recycled buttons and natural rubber elastic
Most garments are mono material and biodegradable apart from the zip. The label follows the slow fashion philosophy, encourages customers to buy less, does not take part in seasonal sales and offers repairs.
Why it matters
Rianne de Witte is an example of a micro brand applying circular principles end to end, from short supply chains with materials bought directly from producers to repair and made to order production.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Rianne de Witte based?
The label is based in Breda in the Netherlands, where the designer makes the clothes herself.
Is Rianne de Witte sustainable?
The brand works made to order with organic and natural, largely biodegradable materials and offers repairs.