working title is plastic-free – but there is more.

At working title, we follow an ethical approach that corresponds with our personal attitude to design, nature and living things. We believe that aesthetics and sustainability should go hand in hand and a garment should not destroy our planet.

It is our goal is to design products that last. We aim to find the highest quality raw materials and the best manufacturers to deliver the best product to you. All our products are thoroughly manufactured and considered as part of your everyday wardrobe.

Please care for them and repair them if necessary.

 

CRAFTSMANSHIP

For us a garment should transcend seasons and trends and timelessness is one of our core values in the sense that each garment should be kept, treasured for a long time. Our level of craftsmanship certainly allows us to build this seasonless, long lasting, high-quality wardrobe of essentials.

 

ENVIRONMENT + RESSOURCES

We strive to minimize our ecological footprint by avoiding overproduction and by producing only what is required. This means most of our garments sold in our store and through this website are only produced in small batches. Our made-to-order service allows a production of a garment in a customers’ required size as well as customisation.

Our production takes place in family-owned workshops in Italy, Germany and Poland as well in our studio to have short distances and to avoid unnecessary travelling and transportation.

We aim for our clients to cherish their pieces for a long time, but eventually after a long lifespan, working title garments can be disposed of in a residue-free and compostable manner.

Therefor our garments are completely plastic-free. This means that all our fabrics do not contain mineral-oil-based ingredients such as polyester, lycra or other. The same applies to any synthetic fillings or padding as well as additional materials, such as threads, buttons and interlinings.

Instead, we are using only natural fabrics like wool, cotton and silk, as well as viscose.

We thrive to source certified raw materials only. Many of our fabrics are sourced exclusively from producers in Europe to whom we have established a long-term relationship and that can provide trustworthy information about the origins of their raw materials. Alternatively, we make use of deadstock fabrics especially when production quantities exceed our needs.

Most of the raw materials being used are certified but to us a deep relationship means more than just a certificate.

 

ANIMAL WELFARE

We are not a vegan brand, but we care about the species. That’s why we do not use exotic furs or skins. All our leathers derive from animals that grew up in Europe. The skins are tanned in Germany.

All our woollen raw materials are spun, dyed and woven in Italy. The origin of the raw material is documented by our suppliers. 

 

HUMANS

It is within our core values that every human involved in the process of manufacturing our garments is payed a living wage. Our collections are produced in small, family-owned workshops in Italy, Germany and Poland. For us it is important to maintain a relationship with our partners. We are visiting them regularly to ensure the best support and to guarantee healthy working conditions.

We thrive to challenge the industry standards and hope our slow and ethical approach will create positive change.  

To giving you a better overview on common certificates and terms you can check out our glossary of sustainabilty here