Average Cost Breakdown

On our redesigned Garment

Setting the pricing for our redesigned garments is a challenging aspect for us. While we understand the calculations involved, the market's readiness is a crucial consideration. We firmly believe that by openly sharing this information, we can serve as an inspiration for consumer habits. Our hope is that through showcasing transparency, we can encourage a shift in consumer behavior. Perhaps, by promoting the idea of owning fewer, cherished pieces and valuing them more, we can collectively shape the future of fashion.

This example gives you an idea of how costs might break down for a single garment.

This example gives you an idea of how costs might break down for a single garment.

1. Materials:
• Vintage åkle: Nok 500
• Pre-loved garment: Nok 500
• Thread and ribbons: Nok 50

2. Sourcing
• It is very time-consuming and challenging to quantify, but it is for sure sourced with love.

2. Processing and Design:
• Washing and preparation: Nok 150
• Designproess: Nok 400

3. Sewing and Construction:
• Sewing prosess & Crafting the perfect pattern: Nok 1700

4. Finishing and Quality Check:
• Pressing, steaming and quality control: Nok 250
• Re-testing garment durability: Nok 100

5. Operational Costs:
• Marketing and photos: Nok 100
• Packaging materials and postage: Nok 120

6. Additional Overheads:
• Machine usage and adds in general: Nok 178

Total Cost: Nok 4048
Mva 25% : Nok 1012
Margin: x (count yourself) %

Allow me to give you a glimpse into the careful process that goes into creating our redesigns and upcycled garments. Each step is a labor of love, ensuring the best quality for you.

First, the journey begins with sourcing. I meticulously handpick åkler and garments from online secondhand stores or local shops in Oslo. The pieces are then treated based on their condition – either hand washed, machine washed, or dry-cleaned – with utmost care given to each.

The design process is where the magic happens. Merging the unique characteristics of the åkle and the chosen product is a delicate dance. Sometimes, it's an instant match made in heaven, while other times, it's a meticulous and time-consuming process.

Each Åkle holds its own value, both in terms of cost and charm, ranging from approximately 300 to 2500 NOK. I consciously avoid using pre-loved garments from fast fashion chains, preferring to work with vintage pieces that carry their own history and allure. These typically range from 500 to 2500 NOK.

The materials come together through a combination of craftsmanship and creativity. I introduce new thread and occasionally fantasy ribbons, taking care to select those that match the faded hues of the åkler. This can be a time-consuming endeavor as finding the perfect thread and ribbon combination is crucial.

The sewing process is a symphony of precision. The garment is methodically dismantled, the ideal pattern is crafted – whether on paper or through the bust – and then skillfully transformed onto the Åkle. Each seam is carefully overlocked and sewn together step by step, utilizing four different machines. We employ an Amatec Pegasus overlock for Åkle fabrics, Amatec Global for stitching, a regular garment machine from Janome, and an overlock for thinner fabrics.

This journey is not without its challenges. Sometimes seams need to be dismantled and reworked multiple times to achieve perfection. Once the garment takes shape, it's meticulously pressed and steamed, and in some cases, even retested through a wash to ensure it withstands the new combinations.

Completing the process involves a myriad of tasks – from marketing and photoshoots to crafting compelling descriptions. The goal is to present each piece in its true light and story, So you are well know with the product you are purchasing.

The journey is almost complete. It's carefully wrapped, I cycle to the post office, and with a sense of anticipation, I send it off to its new owner.

In addition to the intricate process of redesigning and upcycling garments, it's important to recognize that behind the scenes, there are various other costs involved in running a sustainable business.

Every item you see has been carefully curated and meticulously crafted, not just to reflect an environmentally conscious choice, but also to support the broader vision of sustainability and ethical fashion. When you choose one of our pieces, you're not only embracing a beautifully redesigned garment but also contributing to a larger movement of mindful consumption and thoughtful entrepreneurship.