Origin Story
The Series was founded in 2016 by Ella Wiznia while in recovery from an eating disorder. Realizing the negative impact seeing images of unhealthy and unrealistic bodies had on her personally - and on society as a whole - led her to create a line of clothing that was different from what she saw being advertised to her. At the same time, she began educating herself on the enormous environmental impact the fashion industry has on the planet, and has since committed to exclusively wearing and working with secondhand and sustainable materials.
About the brand
The Series is a brand centered around the exploration of mediums and materials that have historically been tied to traditional craft and domesticity, often overlooked and undervalued due to their association with women's work.
Reconstructing crochet blankets, quilt remnants, and pieces of embroidery into one-of-a-kind, wearable garments is an intentional effort to honor and elevate the materials and give them a second life outside of the home.
Sustainable + one of a kind
We source vintage, antique and deadstock textiles and other secondhand materials from around the world, which are then reworked to create one of a kind pieces by our small team. We carefully source our materials with an eye for quality and longevity, and we always make an effort to select items that need a little help extending their lifespan - we would never cut up a vintage quilt in perfect condition!
With the exception of some of our crocheted pieces which are made from sustainably grown organic fibers, every garment we produce is made up of entirely pre-existing materials so we keep our production footprint as minimal as possible.
Ethically made in NY
We are fiercely and equally committed to both environmental sustainability and ethical manufacturing. We rely heavily on using vintage and secondhand materials in all of our designs, and we find much of our design process is driven by the materials we find.
All of our pieces are made from start to finish right here in New York, either by our small but mighty in-studio team or by skilled local artisans.
We're proud of the relationships we've built with our production partners - we've been working with some of them for years! Our pricing structure is entirely based on the rates they set for themselves to be able to earn a living wage.
For all bodies + all beings
We believe in radical inclusivity, something the fashion industry is sadly still lacking. We believe that clothing has no gender, all bodies and all beings are beautiful and worthy, and everyone should feel free to celebrate themselves with the pieces they choose to wear every day.