Gaia - Mother Nature: Fashion Remade Show

 

We love anything to do with sustainability and fashion, so we were absolutely delighted to take part in the Gaia - Mother Nature: Fashion Remade challenge in Kirkstall, Leeds.

The charity event, which was part of the Kirkstall Art Trail, culminated in a brilliant catwalk show on 21st July.

We were one of 16 designers who took on the challenge of transforming charity shop bargains into outfits. The show, in the stunning Kirkstall Abbey ruins, presented the results of the challenge and showcased a ton of imagination and style. There had been a lot of work behind the scenes!

We started with a trip to the Cancer Research shop in Kirkstall where we had great a great time rummaging for items which inspired us. We came away with a duvet set, a pair of curtains, a quilted coat, 2 jersey dresses, a pair of leggings, a playsuit, a pleather skirt and dress, a nude shift dress, a multicoloured top and a jump suit. So much to play with!

While most of the designers made one outfit, ZARAMIA AVA couldn’t help going above and beyond with 4 outfits, a total of 11 garments, two scarves and a bag. Being zero waste is in our DNA, so we didn’t leave much scrap!

We used our current designs as a basis for creating the new garments, mixing prints and using different fabrics together. Some of the brighter prints made great scarves to add colour to the monochrome bedding fabric and we used the cutout detail in the burgundy pleather dress to accent the sleeves of the black and burgundy jacket.

Bandeau’s as are a staple of our collections, and we love how our nude and orange print ones have come out. Our favourite garment, however, is our EMI dress. We cut the fabrics pieces in diagonal shapes which gave a unique look to the garment.

We were excited to see our outfits on the catwalk and our models, did a brilliant job of bringing them to life.

It has been a really interesting challenge for us. Usually, we stick to subtle prints, neutral or understated colours but we enjoyed introducing some brighter shades and mixing fabrics. Working with the pleather surprisingly trouble-free.

It wasn’t all easy though! With only three weeks to complete the challenge, there was a great deal of work to be done to disassemble the charity shop clothes and piece together enough fabric to bring our vision to life. We even added lining to all but 3 of the garments and finished everything with our signature label.

It’s been a great experience both creatively and practically.  We feel inspired to work more with different fabrics and take some more trips to the charity shop!

We’d like to thank the organisers of the Kirkstall Art Trail of the fashion show, our models and all those involved.

 

 

Gaia – Mother Earth: Fashion Remade Fashion Show

 

We’re very excited to take part in the ‘Gaia – Mother Earth Fashion Re-made’ Show at Kirkstall Abbey on Sunday 21st July.

The sustainable show, featuring 20 creatives and designers celebrates the fact that you don’t have to buy new to look amazing! It will take place in the dramatic setting of Kirkstall Abbey as part of the Kirkstall Art Trail.

The Kirkstall Art Trail organisers set the challenge to create an outfit from a charity shop haul. You know the ZARAMIA AVA offering will have our trademark impact, with loads of style, drape, and a strong silhouette!

You can see all the outfits at the Fashion Show and purchase them afterwards in the Cancer Research Charity shop in Kirkstall Retail Park.

Kirkstall Art Trail takes place on 20-21st July and is a glorious feast of art and creative activities. Dozens of local artists will be showing their work in venues and private homes in the area. If you’re inspired (we challenge you not to be!) you’ll be able to let your creative juices flow at fun workshops in various venues.

An online map will be available to help you navigate the trail.

https://kirkstallarttrail.co.uk/digital-map-2024/

We hope to see you there!

Gaia- Mother Earth Fashion Remade

Kirkstall Abbey

2pm, 21 July

Free entry.

Read more about it here

https://kirkstallarttrail.co.uk/fashion-show-1st-for-kirkstall-art-trail/

 

Kirkstall Art Trail

20-21 July, 11-5pm

Around Kirkstall

Free, though there is a small charge for some activities

 

ZARAMIA AVA Showcasing at the Bo Carter Fashion Show

 

ZARAMIA AVA is celebrating a brilliant fashion showcase in Leeds on Friday the 10th of November. We joined Bo Carter and ten other designers on the runway at Bo’s charity Fashion Show. The event was spectacular, with fabulous music, makeup and innovative design. It was exciting to see the work of so many sustainable fashion designers and work with a diverse range of models.

The event at Archive showed local designer Bo Carter’s latest collection and work from ten other designers. Proceeds from raffle and ticket sales went to charity Choose Love which responds to emergency situations partnering with local organisations to provide funding, materials or volunteers to help refugees.

Our collection of ten feminine looks and four masculine outfits featured a striking monochrome palette with rich mustard added into the the mix. Distinctive prints balanced with blocks of black and mustard brought a dynamic feel. Stylish draping, and asymmetry gave dressy womenswear soft lines and flow, while menswear reflected Japanese influences with edgy shapes, layering and timeless silhouettes.

Our stylish midi print dress is perfect for a wedding or other special event. It’s made from a variety panels and is fully lined to sit beautifully on the body. It features our flattering signature drape and is fitted at the waist for a stunning silhouette. Worn by Laura c Brown It’s available made to measure.

Our oversized top stood out on the runway with a bold monochrome print reminiscent of Japanese script. Modelled by TSMRWHK. This item is a limited edition garment made from end-of-roll fabric saved from landfill. There is one available.

Inclusivity is at the core of our brand and we love to create garments that look and feel great on everyone. Show organiser Bo Carter brought together models of different sizes, genders and abilities, some professional, some not. We were thrilled to have a diverse and inclusive group of models walking for us and they did a fantastic job.

We’d like to thank everyone who helped to make our showcase shine: Bo Carter; models, dressers, Archive staff.

Our new collection will be available on our website to buy soon.

Images taken by Ben Cumming Photography


 

ZARAMIA AVA’s 12 Days of Christmas Sustainable Gifting

 

Welcome to our 12 Days of Christmas Gift Guide! Here to make your gift buying easier – and more meaningful!

We have suggestions for almost everyone you have to buy for, from teenagers to grannies, from outdoor types to urban fashionistas.

You can order online until 15th December for delivery before Christmas (UK only) with free shipping on online orders over £30, but time is running out!

Visit our Leeds stockist to buy selected accessories in person.

21Co based in Headingley

Day 1 of our 12 days of Christmas!

Our organic circular fashion range!

✨ FREE SHIPPING on these garments this weekend! ✨ Don’t miss out ends Sunday!

www.zaramiaava.com/circular-fashion

The geometric illustrations are designed by ZARAMIA AVA Sustainable Fashion Designer. The design is inspired by bringing people together. And even better they are vegan, cruelty free and made with 100% organic cotton and printed in the UK in a renewable energy-powered factory.

We have launched this initiative to enable us to support different charities to donate a percentage of the profits to.

Our first chosen charity will be supporting Black Lives Matter and the charity chosen is Black Minds Matter UK.

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Day 2 of our 12 days of Christmas!

These handmade scrunchies are kind to the earth and kind to your hair. Made from recycled materials, they look as good on your wrist as in your bun or ponytail.

Small - £4

Medium - £6

Large double layer - £8

Gift set for all 3 - £18

Black -

https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/scrunchie-black

Mustard -

https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/scrunchie-mustard

Not only that we have free shiping over £30 on our website use code FREE SHIPPING at the checkout!

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Day 3 of our 12 days of Christmas!

Sustainable gifting ideas!

Check out our new minimalist earrings.

These would make the perfect stocking fillers!

We have silver platinum plated octagons & gold plated octagons with abstract patterned eco cellulose acetate charms.

Cellulose acetate is made with cellulose obtained from wood produced in sustainably managed forests.

Silver octagons, square charm £10

Silver octagons, teardrop charm £10

Gold octagons, square charm £10

Gold octagons, teardrop charm £10

Gold smaller circles, square charm £8

Message to order as we haven’t got them added to our website yet! #brandnew

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Our 4th day of 12 days of Christmas!

Our very popular deer T-shirts! There is limited stock left they are now on offer for £20 a T-shirt!

These T-shirts were designed from our visit to Japan visiting the Nara deer.

Bamboo T-shirt was £34.99 now £20

https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/geometric-deer-t-shirt-black-bamboo

Organic long T-shirt was £29.99 now £20

https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/geometric-deer-long-tshirt-black-organic-cotton

We also have free delivery on orders over £30

Use code FREESHIPPING at the checkout!

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Day 5 of our 12 days of Christmas! Sustainable gifts!

Our double-sided scarves add colour and softness to a look. They are perfect to complete an outfit for daytime or evening. They’re carefully made from offcuts from high quality fabric from our main collections that would have otherwise gone to landfill, supporting our zero waste status. They make great gifts.

https://www.zaramiaava.com/womenswear?category=ACCESSORIES

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It’s day 6 we are half way through our 12 days of Christmas! Sustainable gifting!

Our gorgeous organic rabbit make-up bags look great and have plenty of room for all the essentials. With a lovely gold geometric bunny design, they make a statement about animal welfare and to back it up, we donate £1 from every purchase to rabbit rescue!

Perfect for the teenage girls and make-up users in your life.

£14.99

https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/geometric-rabbit-bag-natural-organic-cotton

Our organic bag with silver geometric octagon bag is slightly bigger can be used as a travel bag. Our versatile bags can be used for anything. They have a hand strap that can be used if you wanted to use the bag as a clutch.

£19.99

https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/geometric-octagon-bag-black-organic-cotton

We also have free shipping online on purchases over £30 use code FREESHIPPING at checkout!

#geometric #bag #organic #clutchbag #makeupbag #12daysofchristmas #ZARAMIAAVA #sustainable #sustainablegifts #gifts #christmasgifts #giftideas #christmasideas #organicbag #geometric


Day 7 of our 12 days of Christmas!

Our graphic geometric prints are both beautiful and powerful in their imagery. Togetherness, unity and inclusion were ZARAMIA AVA’s inspiration for this art which is printed locally by sustainable printers on heavy FSC-certified paper.

They’re available in A3 or A4 with or without frames.

Great gifts for ethical fans of minimalism, of every age and gender.

Prices from £10

https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/together-black-and-white-geometric-holding-hands-print

https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/inclusion-black-and-white-fade-geometric-hands-print

#prints #geometric #sustainablegifts #gifts #ZARAMIAAVA #diversity #inclusivity #sustainable #12daysofchristmas #art #artprint


On the 8th day of our 12 days of Christmas!

Sustainable gifts!

Practical and good to look at, our crochet winter accessories are handmade made ethically and locally from chunky acrylic yarn. Choose from a head warmer, wrist warmers and hats in attractive neutral tones or buy a gift set of all three which comes at a discount.

An ideal winter gift for any gender.

Our new crochet scrunchies make great stocking fillers. Good to look at and gentle on hair, they are made locally from recycled yarn. They’re available in three sizes and two colours.

Free delivery on all orders over £30 use code FREESHIPPING at the checkout

https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity?category=GIFT%20SETS

#scrunchies #hat #armwarmers #ZARAMIAAVA #handmade

#headwarmers #crochet #12daysofchristmas


Day 9 of our 12 days of Christmas! Sustainable Gifting!

Beautiful gifts with meaning, our silver, brass and copper jewellery features our octagon logo representing infinity, regeneration and transition.

Full of hope and beauty, the collection was designed in collaboration with local artisan Alice & Stars and handmade by Alice.

Choose from dangle earrings, necklaces and bracelets.

https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity

Also available as a set. Limited stock left!

https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity?category=GIFT%20SETS

#12daysofchristmas #zerowastegift #sustainablegifts #leeds #sustainable #ZARAMIAAVA #collaboration #sustainablejewellery #handmade #jewellery #silver #brass #copper #giftsset #giftbox


On our 10th day of Christmas sustainable gifting!

Our beautifully made denim hats are perfect for completing a look and keeping the sun off. Meticulously made from denim that we’ve saved from landfill, these hats will last and last. Choose from a wide or medium brim.

A great gift for the stylish man or woman in your life. Perfect for outdoorsy types.

We also have made a zero waste denim clutch that is great for going out it has a strap to put your arm though to hold the bottom of the clutch.

Check out our zero waste range:

https://www.zaramiaava.com/womenswear?category=ZERO%20WASTE

#zerowaste #ZARAMIAAVA #clutch #denim #denimclutch #zerowastefashion #accessories #leeds #fashion #12daysofchristmas #sustainablegifts #gifts


Day 11 of our 12 days of Christmas! Sustainable gifting!

Stunning prints and soft shapes characterise our affordable limited edition pieces. Flattering and comfortable, these dresses, tops and skirts are versatile and easy to wear.

We’ve made these garments sustainably from beautiful end of roll fabrics that we’ve saved from landfill. A small number of pieces are available in a limited range of sizes, making them extra special.

Prices start from £10-£95

https://www.zaramiaava.com/womenswear?category=LIMITED%20EDITION

#zerowaste #LimitedEdition #zerowastefashion #endofrolls #savedfromlandfill #versatile #onesize #prints #gifts #ZARAMIAAVA #sustainablefashion #fashion #leeds


On the 12th and last day of our sustainable gifting ideas!

Our striking totes make stylish, useful gifts for any age or gender. Featuring our bold geometric designs, these bags are made from strong durable natural fabric you can rely on.

Choose from our standard or large tote.

The standard size comes in two designs: printed with our logo or with our three hands “inclusion” image. These bags are printed on demand at a factory powered by renewable energy. You can even get a £5 voucher by returning your bag to the factory when it finally wears out.

Our large tote is available in oyster or black can hold up to 1.36kg/ 30lbs! It’s made from 100% certified organic cotton twill and features our octagon logo.

These bags make great Secret Santa gifts or stocking fillers. Also great to wrap up presents in and then they also get the bag as the gift.

https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity?category=BAGS

There is still free delivery on our website these will be on our smaller circular fashion totes.

Use code FREESHIPPING at the checkout!

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ZARAMIA AVA Stall at The Archive Christmas Market

 

We’ll be at the first ever Archive Christmas Market on Saturday 2nd December, selling our beautiful range of sustainable gifts, accessories and clothing.

Only 4 weeks until Christmas and we’re very excited. It’s our favourite time of year. We’re thrilled to be joining other top indie makers at Archive’s inaugural Christmas market.

As well as our unique luxury clothing, we’ll have bags, accessories, prints and jewellery on our stall to help with your guilt-free seasonal shopping.

To make your shopping experience even better, there’ll be mulled wine, brunch and other seasonal treats on offer.

We’d love to see you there.

Free Entry

10-4.30

Sat 2nd December

Archive, 94 Kirkstall Rd, LS3 1HD

Council Car Park 1 min away.

 

ZARAMIA AVA will be showcasing at the Bo Carter Fashion Show

 
 
 

We are delighted to be showing our latest designs in a Charity Fashion Show in November. Get a first look at our chic and flattering new occasion wear for women and men at an event in aid of Choose Love.

We’ll join Bo Carter and nine other sustainable designers in an evening of exciting and fresh fashion. See our looks on the catwalk and visit our stall and stalls from other designers.

Venue: Archive, 94 Kirkstall Road Leeds LS3 1HD

Date and Time: Fri, 10 Nov 2023 18:30 - 22:00 GMT

Tickets are just £5 (plus booking fee) and all money raised will be donated to Choose Love, a fantastic charity that provides vital support to refugees and displaced individuals, focusing on their essential needs and fostering a sense of solidarity and dignity.

Purchase your tickets here

Please note that if the ticket cost is a challenge, email bo@bocarter.co.uk for a free ticket—no questions asked. Alternatively, if you can contribute more, kindly consider it.

 

ZARAMIA AVA Sustainable Gifts & Accessories now stocked at 21 Co.

 

We’re delighted that you can now find our ZARAMIA AVA sustainable gifts & accessories at 21Co.  in Headingley.

Buy at 21Co. and you’ll be supporting brilliant charity Sunshine and Smiles which supports people with Down Syndrome and their families in the Leeds area www.21co.org.uk

21Co is also a cafe so you can grab a delicious coffee and cake whilst you browse and discover beautiful products by a great range of amazing artists and designers.

We have supplied 21Co with a range of sustainable gifts including our: crocheted beanie hats; organic makeup bags; handmade octagon jewellery; lasercut keyrings & necklaces.

All the necklaces, bracelets, earrings and keyrings come in attractive gift boxes or gift bags for that special finish, whether you’re treating yourself or someone else.

 

ZARAMIA AVA STALL AT THE LEFT BANK ART & MAKERS MARKET

 

ZARAMIA AVA at the Left Bank Summer Art & Makers’ Market

Saturday 2nd July, 10am-5pm

Did you know that most of our products are handmade? Our garments are designed and made in house.

We also partner with a local jeweller and crochet artisan.

Our prints and printed t-shirts are all designed in-house and printed in locally.

As it’s summer, there's no better time to browse an amazing Left Bank Makers' Market!

We’d love to see you there!

Entry to the market is free and a great opportunity to buy cool stuff, support local artists and hang out in the beautiful garden. Good vibes all round! Bring your friends, bring your family, bring your pets - everyone is welcome

Summer Makers Market

Sat 2 Jul 2022 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Left Bank Leeds, LS6 1LJ

The makers markets are FREE, so come along and support local talented makers and hang out in the garden.

 

ZARAMIA AVA STALL AT SMART WORKS LEEDS SUMMER SALE

 

SmartWorks Leeds Summer Sale

We are excited to announce that we’ll be showcasing our sustainable gifts and garments at the SmartWorks Leeds Summer Sale on Friday 24th June.

We’re thrilled to be supporting fantastic charity SmartWorks which helps women to gain employment by providing them with high quality interview outfits and coaching to help them feel their best.

The sale at Corn Exchange, Leeds, is a brilliant opportunity to snap up designer, vintage and one-off sample sale items from some of the most sought after brands.

Come along and see us on Friday and grab a bargain from our samples rail or treat yourself to some of our exquisite handmade sustainable garments. Shop our gorgeous gift range and our circular fashion t-shirts.

We will be donating 20% of our sales to the charity.

Details

Friday 24th between 6.00 - 9.00pm

Leeds Corn Exchange

Call Lane, Leeds

LS1 7BR

Please note that this is a ticketed event. For info and to book, visit :

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/smartworksleeds1/700134

 

ZARAMIA AVA STALL at Left Bank’s Night Market

 

Eat, Drink & Shop!

Sounds good to us!

Come and visit us on our ZARAMIA AVA stall at the fantastic Left Bank Night Market on Friday the 27th May.

The monthly event has everything you could need for a perfect evening with friends pizza, drinks, music and around 20 stalls from local artists and makers.

We will be there with our gorgeous range of sustainable fashion, zero waste accessories, jewellery and prints.

See you there!

Free entry & dog friendly!

Friday 27th May

6pm-11.30pm

Address:

Cardigan Rd, Burley, Leeds LS6 1LJ

Images Left Bank

https://www.leftbankleeds.org.uk/

 

ZARAMIA AVA Sustainable Gifts Ideas

 

We have a range of sustainable gifts, these are great for birthday, special occasions, christmas presents or to just treat yourself!

What ever your price range we can cater for you. 

Price range up to £10.00

These are great for small present / stocking fillers 


IDENTITY OCTAGON KEYRING | Small | Black - £3.99

https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/octagon-keyring-small-black

 
 

IDENTITY OCTAGON KEYRING | Medium | Wood - £4.99

https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/octagon-keyring-medium-wood

 
 
 
 

Price range £11-£25

UNISEX INCLUSION ORGANIC TOTE BAG | BLACK GEOMETRIC HANDS - £12.00

https://zaramiaava.teemill.com/product/unisex-inclusion-organic-tote-bag-black-geometric-hands/

 
 

IDENTITY OCTAGON NECKLACE | BLACK - £14.50

https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/octagon-necklace-black

 
 

GEOMETRIC RABBIT BAG | Natural Organic Cotton - £14.99

https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/geometric-rabbit-bag-natural-organic-cotton

 
 

TOGETHER BLACK & WHITE GEOMETRIC HOLDING HANDS PRINT   - £15.00

https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/together-black-and-white-geometric-holding-hands-print

 
 

INCLUSION BLACK & WHITE FADE GEOMETRIC HANDS PRINT - £15.00

https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/inclusion-black-and-white-fade-geometric-hands-print

 
 

WOMENSWEAR DIVERSITY ORGANIC BOXY T-SHIRT | WHITE GEOMETRIC THUMBPRINT £19.00

https://zaramiaava.teemill.com/product/womanswear-diversity-organic-boxy-t-shirt-white-geometric-thumbprint/

 
 

GEOMETRIC IDENTITY OCTAGON BAG | Black Organic Cotton - £19.99

https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/geometric-octagon-bag-black-organic-cotton

 
 

IDENTITY OCTAGON NECKLACE | WOOD £19.99
https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/octagon-necklace-wood

 
 

BRASS OCTAGON | Gold Filled Bracelet -£20.00

https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/brass-octagon-gold-filled-bracelet

 
 

Price range - £25-£50 

OCTAGON EARRINGS | Brass £25

https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/octagon-earrings-brass

 
 

OCTAGON | Sterling Sliver Bracelet - £25.00

https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/octagon-sterling-sliver-bracelet

 
 


OCTAGON PENDANT | Sterling Silver Necklace - £30.00

https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/octagon-pendant-sterling-silver-necklace

 
 


MENSWEAR ORGANIC PULLOVER HOODIE | WHITE GEOMETRIC OCTAGON - £40.00

https://zaramiaava.teemill.com/product/menswear-organic-pullover-hoodie-white-geometric-octagon/

 
 

AIKO | COWL ASYMMETRIC TOP | Black & White £50.00

https://www.zaramiaava.com/womenswear/aiko-cowl-asymmetric-top-black-white

Price range - £51- £75 

CHO | Black Denim Clutch Bag - £50.00

https://www.zaramiaava.com/womenswear/clutch-bag

 
 
 
 

FUMI | Furoshiki Bag Grey Irish Linen £60.00

https://www.zaramiaava.com/womenswear/furoshiki-bag-grey-irish-linen

 
 


Price range - £76-£100

OBI BELT | Black Organic Cotton £80

https://www.zaramiaava.com/womenswear/obi-belt-black-organic-cotton

 
 
 
 

If you can’t decide we also do ZARAMIA AVA gift cards in a range of prices. 

ZARAMIA AVA Gift Card £5-£175

https://www.zaramiaava.com/gift-cards/zaramia-ava-gift-card

 
 


If you would like any thing made to order or more personalised please email us at info@zaramiaava.com

 

ZARAMIA AVA Stall at Leeds Corn Exchange for Smart Works

 

ZARAMIA AVA will be at The Smart Works Leeds Fashion Sale
Will will be having a Stall there on
Fri 12 Nov 2021 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM GMT 

Leeds Corn Exchange, LS1 7BR

We will be donating 20% of our profits to the Smart Works Charity.

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Calling all fashion lovers! The Smart Works Leeds Fashion Sale is here for our Autumn/Winter event to celebrate our 2nd birthday! 

Join us on Friday 12 November for an exciting evening of fizz, music and shopping at the beautiful Leeds Corn Exchange in the city centre with all proceeds coming to Smart Works Leeds.

Guests can expect designer, vintage and sample items from the most well known and sought-after brands - we've got your wardrobe sorted, all at incredibly discounted prices. This is guilt-free, sustainable shopping at its best with all proceeds going directly to supporting Smart Works Leeds; a UK charity which gives unemployed women from across Yorkshire the clothing and coaching they need to get the job and transform their lives.


There are 4 shopping slots available: please make a note of the timings when booking as tickets are non-transferable.

Shopping Session 1: £5

Join us from 6pm to 7pm for a straight from work session of shopping and be first in line to grab the treasures on offer.

Shopping Session 2: £5

Join us from 7pm to 8pm for our second shopping slot. Stock is refreshed between sessions.

Shopping Session 3: £5

Join us from 8pm to 9pm for an evening of fizz and shopping. Stock is refreshed between sessions.

Shopping Session 4: £5


Join us from 9pm to 10.30pm for our final shopping session. Don't worry, there will still be plenty to shop as we re-stock between sessions and there might even be a few extra discounts as we close...

Please note: no children under the age of 12 may enter the event. The event is downstairs in the Corn Exchange and accessed via stairs, though a lift will be available for wheelchair use. You will need to show your ticket to access the event space. All tickets are non-refundable.


Link to buy tickets

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/smartworksleeds/585239


About Smart Works

https://leeds.smartworks.org.uk

Smart Works support women from a range of different backgrounds and age groups back into employment by providing coaching so they feel more confident and start believing in their own ability to succeed.

They also provide high-quality  interview-appropriate clothing, shoes and accessories (theirs to keep) to wear for their job interview, and high-quality work-appropriate clothing, shoes and accessories when they get the job.

The time their clients spend with us can be transformative.  They give women the confidence, the self-belief and the practical tools they require to succeed in securing a job and start a new chapter in their life.

They are a small but passionate team and we’re supported by a brilliant team of skilled volunteers who help deliver the service.

 

 
 
 

Valentine’s Day Edit

 

We have curated a Valentine’s Day edit to show you our best picks for Valentine’s Day! 

 
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We have our Sustainable Jewellery Range.

These limited edition pieces area extra special they have been hand made in collaboration with a local artisan Alice & Stars.

We absolutely love them and think you will as well.

The perfect gift to give. 

 
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We also have a range of other sustainable gifts to give that special someone In your life.




Our prints are so popular and look amazing framed, they work well as a single piece of artwork but also great in a set. 



 
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TOGETHER BLACK & WHITE GEOMETRIC HOLDING HANDS PRINT | £15.00

We are currently running  a Valentines Day Promotion to share the love.


Valentines Day is for everyone purchase our Art Prints for whoever you love and put a smile on their face! 




Receive 30% off our Art Prints!

Use code ‘VALENTINES30%’ at the checkout.



Our geometric design are printed on Recycled Paper.

Our artwork is printed by local sustainable printers based in Leeds.


We will donate a percentage of the profits to our chosen charity, we are supporting Black Lives Matter and the charity chosen is Black Minds Matter UK.

 
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Our Unisex Circular Fashion Range


Not only that buying our prints and circular fashion range you will be also helping us give to a percentage of our profits to charity, we have chose Black Minds Matter UK as our charity. 



 
 

The design is inspired by self checking for your health for breast cancer awareness. We will be donating a percent of the profits to CoppaFeel! a Breast Cancer charity.

And they are also vegan, cruelty free and made with 100% organic cotton and printed in the UK in a renewable energy-powered factory.


ZARAMIA AVA Gift Card from 5.00

Struggling to find that perfect gift for someone special, give them the gift of choice with our ZARAMIA AVA Gift Card.

This Gift Card can be used on our Womenswear, Menswear & Accessories.

 
 

The Eco Directory UK

 

We are featuring The Eco Directory UK to help you shop sustainable gifts this christmas!


You can find them at https://www.econabee.com/the-eco-directory-uk


They have sectioned off categories to help you easily find what you are looking for:


We have added a couple of independents they are featuring so you can see what is on their website but please check it out as there are many more eco businesses on there.



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ZARAMIA AVA Sustainable Gifts

 

Did you know we have sustainable gifts, these are great for birthday, special occasions, christmas presents or to just treat yourself!

What ever your price range we can cater for you. 

Price range up to £10.00

These are great for small present / stocking fillers 


IDENTITY OCTAGON KEYRING | Small | Black - £3.99

https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/octagon-keyring-small-black

 
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IDENTITY OCTAGON KEYRING | Medium | Wood - £4.99

https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/octagon-keyring-medium-wood

 
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GEOMETRIC COMPACT MIRROR | Black were £8.99 now only £4.99

https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/geometric-compact-mirror-black

 
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GEOMETRIC COMPACT MIRROR | Gold were £8.99 now only £4.99

https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/geometric-compact-mirror-gold

Price range £11-£25

UNISEX INCLUSION ORGANIC TOTE BAG | BLACK GEOMETRIC HANDS - £12.00

https://zaramiaava.teemill.com/product/unisex-inclusion-organic-tote-bag-black-geometric-hands/

 
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IDENTITY OCTAGON NECKLACE | BLACK - £14.50

https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/octagon-necklace-black

 
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GEOMETRIC RABBIT BAG | Natural Organic Cotton - £14.99

https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/geometric-rabbit-bag-natural-organic-cotton

 
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TOGETHER BLACK & WHITE GEOMETRIC HOLDING HANDS PRINT   - £15.00

https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/together-black-and-white-geometric-holding-hands-print

 
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INCLUSION BLACK & WHITE FADE GEOMETRIC HANDS PRINT - £15.00

https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/inclusion-black-and-white-fade-geometric-hands-print

 
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WOMENSWEAR DIVERSITY ORGANIC BOXY T-SHIRT | WHITE GEOMETRIC THUMBPRINT £19.00

https://zaramiaava.teemill.com/product/womanswear-diversity-organic-boxy-t-shirt-white-geometric-thumbprint/

 
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GEOMETRIC IDENTITY OCTAGON BAG | Black Organic Cotton - £19.99

https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/geometric-octagon-bag-black-organic-cotton

 
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IDENTITY OCTAGON NECKLACE | WOOD £19.99
https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/octagon-necklace-wood

 
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BRASS OCTAGON | Gold Filled Bracelet -£20.00

https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/brass-octagon-gold-filled-bracelet

 
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Price range - £25-£50 

OCTAGON EARRINGS | Brass £25

https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/octagon-earrings-brass

 
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OCTAGON | Sterling Sliver Bracelet - £25.00

https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/octagon-sterling-sliver-bracelet

 
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OCTAGON PENDANT | Sterling Silver Necklace - £30.00

https://www.zaramiaava.com/identity/octagon-pendant-sterling-silver-necklace

 
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MENSWEAR ORGANIC PULLOVER HOODIE | WHITE GEOMETRIC OCTAGON - £40.00

https://zaramiaava.teemill.com/product/menswear-organic-pullover-hoodie-white-geometric-octagon/

 
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Price range - £51- £75 

CHO | Black Denim Clutch Bag - £50.00

https://www.zaramiaava.com/womenswear/clutch-bag

 
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FUMI | Furoshiki Bag Grey Irish Linen £60.00

https://www.zaramiaava.com/womenswear/furoshiki-bag-grey-irish-linen

 
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Price range - £76-£100

OBI BELT | Black Organic Cotton £80

https://www.zaramiaava.com/womenswear/obi-belt-black-organic-cotton

 
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If you can’t decide we also do ZARAMIA AVA gift cards in a range of prices. 

ZARAMIA AVA Gift Card £5-£175

https://www.zaramiaava.com/gift-cards/zaramia-ava-gift-card

 
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If you would like any thing made to order or more personalised please email us at info@zaramiaava.com

 

Sustainable Gift Shops

 

 Looking for sustainable online shops to find all your ethical gifts? we have complied a list for you below to help.

Eco Life London

Our mission is to promote sustainable products and practices to help reduce waste and environmental impact.

We want to make sustainable purchases accessible, clear and without fuss.

https://www.ecolifelondon.com/

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Tabitha Eve 

‘We believe in being kinder to the planet on which we live, and helping you lead a lifestyle with less waste.’

https://www.tabithaeve.co.uk/

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Wearth London 

‘Wearth was launched in 2017 and we now partner with over 250 independent UK brands that make contemporary eco-friendly and ethical products, making it easier for you to shop and live more consciously.’

https://www.wearthlondon.com/

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Ethical Gifts 

‘Ethical Gifting is about self care and caring for others. In amongst our busy lives it’s amazing what a little calm can do for you! Burning a candle, drinking some tea, having a relaxing bath with essential oils and scrubs, using fragrant natural soaps or even having a chocolate. All these self care rituals can contribute to your wellbeing. We can make more conscious choices about the products we buy and still enjoy ‘the little things in life’.

https://ethicalgifting.co.uk/

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Alice and Peg 

Ethical Gifting Made Simple We work with UK based independent makers to curate thoughtful, eco-conscious gift boxes filled with handmade, sustainable, cruelty-free products.’ 

https://aliceandpeg.com/

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Zero Living 

‘Zero-Living the conscious consuming lifestyle platform.’

https://www.zero-living.com/

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Authentic House 

‘Our aim is too keep you inspired on your path to ethical living’

https://www.authentichouse.co.uk

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The Handcrafted Curator

‘A curated collection supporting small independent artists, designers and makers. 

From their hands to yours....’

https://thehandcraftedcurator.com/

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Breast Cancer Awareness

 

October is breast cancer awareness month. We wanted to raise awareness by designing a breast cancer T-shirt. A donation of the profits from the Tshirt will go to a breast cancer chairity. We have chosen Coppafeel! as our charity to support.

 
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We produced many designs for this campaign as we wanting to get it right.

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If you would like any of the designs below printed in white or black ink on black, white or grey organic cotton T-shirts please email us as we can arrange that for you.

 
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View our Circular Fashion Range


Show your support for breast cancer awareness please see these campaigns below.

Wear it Pink Campaign - Breast Cancer Now

‘Register for wear it pink 2020, wear something pink on 23 October and raise money. You’ll be helping to make cutting-edge breast cancer research and life-changing support happen.’

https://www.wearitpink.org/?_ga=2.241769985.2037931457.1602151312-1197924822.1602151312

Grab Life by the Boobs Campaign - Coppafeel!

‘Get to know your boobs book check 101 Our complete guide on how to check your boobs, and what you should be looking out for when you CoppaFeel!’

https://coppafeel.org/grab-life/

Know your lemons challenge - Know Your Lemons

1. Get the Know Your Lemons app and learn the 12 signs of breast cancer. 2. Bite a lemon for 12 seconds! Share the video/photo with #knowyourlemonschallenge and tag us: @knowyourlemons

https://www.knowyourlemons.com/challenge


Heres a a list of Breast cancer awareness charities if you would like to research, fundraise or donate.

- Prevent Breast Cancer

‘Prevent Breast Cancer is the only UK charity funding ground-breaking research solely aimed at preventing breast cancer for future generations.’

Donate here:

https://preventbreastcancer.org.uk/donate/

- Breast cancer now charity

‘We’re Breast Cancer Now, the charity that’s steered by world-class research and powered by life-changing care. We’re here for anyone affected by breast cancer, the whole way through, providing support for today and hope for the future.’

Donate here: https://www.wearitpink.org/pay-in-fundraising

- Coppafeel! Charity

‘We’re here to help everyone stand the best possible chance of surviving breast cancer by educating you on the importance of getting to know your boobs and pecs!’

Donate here: https://coppafeel.org/give/

- The Pink Ribbon Foundation

‘The Pink Ribbon Foundation is a grant making trust with a mission to fund projects and provide financial support to UK charities which relieve the needs of people who are suffering from, have been affected by breast cancer, or who work to advance the understanding of breast cancer and its early detection and treatment.’

Donate here

https://www.pinkribbonfoundation.org.uk/donate

- Cancer research uk

‘We fund scientists, doctors and nurses to help beat cancer sooner. We also provide cancer information to the public.’

Donate here: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/get-involved/donate

- Know Your Lemons

‘Our mission is to help women find breast cancer as early as possible. We do this through well-designed education.’

Donate here: https://www.knowyourlemons.com/mission-vision-values?form=FUNMNGYXGSN

- Breast Cancer Haven

‘One in seven women in the UK will develop breast cancer at some point in their lifetime. Thanks to research, more people are surviving breast cancer than ever before.’

https://www.breastcancerhaven.org.uk/donate/donate-now/15/credit-card

Please everyone check your breasts for your health and remind your friends and family it is very important.

 

Inclusion Circular Fashion Range

 

After our last post we received a lot of positive feedback from our Inclusion geometric designs, and we thought we could do more, so we have launched this Circular Fashion initiative to enable us to support different charities to donate a percentage of the profits to.

Our first chosen charity will be supporting Black Lives Matter and the charity chosen is Black Minds Matter UK.

We struggled to find UK based charities that help support the Black Lives movement, so we have gathered a list of charities that we researched below.

We also have put together a list of petitions to sign.


 

INCLUSION CIRCULAR FASHION ORGANIC RANGE

The geometric illustrations are designed by ZARAMIA AVA Sustainable Fashion Designer. The design is inspired by bringing people together. They are all cruelty free and vegan, we only use natural materials in our products and renewable energy is used throughout our supply chain.

 

Please tag us #ZARAMIAAVA in your selfie photos wearing the garments, we would love to see how you have stlyed them, we want to raise awareness of inclusion.


 

INCLUSION ART PRINTS

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All our artwork is printed on Unicorn White 100 % Recycled Paper, from de-inked post consumer waste, which is FSC Certified. Printed with inks partly made from organic biomass, which are food safe, using comparable de inking processes so can be fully recycled at any plant. Our artwork is printed by local sustainable printers based in Leeds.


UK Charities to support the Black Lives Matter Movement

Stephan Lawrence Charitable Trust 

‘The Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust runs high impact programmes that inspire and enable young people from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds to succeed.’

https://www.stephenlawrence.org.uk/stephen-lawrence-day/stephens-story/

Donate here 

https://www.stephenlawrence.org.uk/support-us/donate/

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Black Minds Matter UK

‘Our mission is to connect Black individuals and families with free mental health services — by professional Black therapists, specifically for Black trauma. To make this happen, we want to make mental health topics more relevant and accessible for all Black people in the U.K., removing the stigma and remodelling the services to be relevant for the Black community.’ 

https://www.blackmindsmatteruk.com

Donate here 

https://oxfordshire.enthuse.com/cf/black-minds-matter-uk

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Black Lives Matter Leeds

‘Black lives matter Leeds, formally it starts today, work to stamp out racial injustice in our city.’

https://blmleeds.co.uk/

Donate here 

https://www.gofundme.com/f/black-lives-matter-leeds

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Black Health initiative

‘ BHI aims to develop interventions that enable service users to make positive lifestyle choices in relation to their health and well-being. Equity access.

 https://m.facebook.com/BlackHealthInitiative/

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RunnyMede Trust 

‘Our authoritative research-based interventions in social policy and practice, and our public engagement with decision makers, will assist policy-makers, practitioners, and citizens, to reduce the risk of our society being blighted by racism and discrimination to the detriment of us all.’ https://www.runnymedetrust.org

Donate 

https://www.justgiving.com/runnymede-trust

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Stand against racism & inequality

SARI is a service user/community-oriented agency that provides support and advice to victims of hate, and promotes equality and good relations between people with protected characteristics as defined by law.’ https://www.sariweb.org.uk

Donate here 

https://www.sariweb.org.uk/who-we-are/donate/


UK Petitions to sign to support the Black lives matter movement.

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Justice for George Floyd petition

SIGN HERE

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Justice for Breonna Taylor

‘She was brutally shot and killed by police in her own home. She did nothing wrong. Our fight for justice for Breonna begins today.’

https://www.standwithbre.com

SIGN HERE

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#WeCantBREATHE

‘The #WeCantBREATHE movement was launched by Carmen Means and Rev. Jerry Macafee, in response to George Floyd’s death.

This movement is an action-filled cry for the political and systemic change needed within our country and for the collective advancement essential to our communities.’

https://www.wecantbreathenational.org

SIGN HERE

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Improve Maternal Mortality Rates and Health Care for Black Women in the UK

‘Black Women in the U.K. are 5 times more likely to die during pregnancy and after childbirth compared to White Women (MBRRACE, 2019). We need more research done into why this is happening and recommendations to improve health care for Black Women as urgent action is needed to address this disparity.’

SIGN HERE

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Medical Schools Must Include BAME Representation in Clinical Teaching

‘We call on the GMC to pass guidance requiring that course material in all medical schools must include ethnically diverse examples of case presentations - especially in clinically relevant instances where disease presentation differs between white and black and minority ethnic (BAME) patients.’ 

SIGN HERE

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Protect Afro-Textured Hair

‘The exclusion of black and mixed children from British schools is reaching epidemic proportions. Recent high profile cases have seen pupils excluded from school for their hair being too short, too long, too big and too full. Students have been excluded for fades, locks, braids, natural afros and more - effectively every style and necessary protective method for the maintenance and upkeep of afro hair has been banned.’ 

SIGN HERE

We can all do more!

 

Inclusion, Diversity, We Are Stronger Together!

 

We have designed these images to show support and raise awareness of vital issues.

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Inclusion

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Diversity

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Stronger Together


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In our Ethos we have a set of core values we stand by as a business.

Identity is part of our Ethos.

IDENTITY


Your identity is defined by your choices, values and qualities.

Establish who you are! Be who you want to be! Let fashion define you! There are no rules for expression! 

We believe in diversity, inclusion and bringing people together.


Things need to change

These are a few tips on what you can do to help be more understanding and actively support and help fight racism:
 

- Read a variety of books watch films & documentaries from all cultures

-Donate money to organisations or watch you tube channels which channel revenue to smaller communities

-Sign petitions of causes you believe in

-Write to your local MP ask them what they are doing to help, there are templates online

-Activity join protests or show your support online

-Do your research engage in challenging conversations

-Stand up for injustice

Listen learn and support where you can.

I have attached a resources link below with more information:

Resources

 

The Shop Ethical Instead Challenge

 

1 | Introducing The Shop Ethical Instead Challenge | #ShopEthicalInstead

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2 | MEET THE CHANGE MAKER 

As part of #ShopEthicalInstead I’m here to introduce myself I’m Zara-Mia the founder of ZARAMIA AVA. Ethical Menswear & Womenswear Contemporary Fashion Designer! 

I started the business as I wanted to change the idea of fast fashion and bring back quality, timeless clothing, that is versatile and diverse for all to wear. I aspire to design sustainable luxury clothing that is cruelty free & vegan, produced with zero waste.


I am supposed to explain why I am a change maker, but to be honest it would not possible for me to be the change maker without all of you, as it is you the customers who make the choice and change the world a little piece at a time by what you support and buy, we just raise awareness and guide you to make that step. 

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3 | MY BIG WHY | #ShopEthicalInstead

The main reason we chose to be an Ethical Fashion business is because we wanted to make a positive impact for people and the environment, throughout the supply chain, to raise awareness and guide consumers on how they are making difference with their choices.

Our ethical journey began after watching the True Cost documentary it made us realise that we can make a difference, being a fashion brand. We can make changes for the better. Showing consumers that you can have luxury contemporary fashion, that is also ethically made and sustainably produced.

The reason we are fully vegan fashion business is that we are against animal cruelty, animals should not be harmed for fashion. We do not use any animal bi products and are cruelty free, we are vegan throughout the business we do not want to add to the animal suffering around the world. With some of our products we donate a percentage to animal charities. Being a vegan fashion business has its own benefits as it also lowers our carbon footprint and is better for the environment.

Why we do what we do is because we care about people animals and the environment!

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4 | HOW IT’S MADE | #ShopEthicalInstead

It starts with inspiration and research which leads to sketching ideas & designing full collections, we also design whilst pattern cutting as well to eliminate waste. 

Sourcing is an integral part of our brand making sure everything is ethical, sustainable, vegan and cruelty free. 

With our zero waste section we design and make garments from our fabric scrap,  size depending, so we end up with limited one off items. 

We draft our own block patterns, this gives us more opportunities to make our desired fit.

We then use our own drafted blocks to make a master pattern, this is used to apply our whole design onto. We then draft separate patterns from the master pattern including the seam allowances and cut them out. 

The next stage is making a toile we iron the fabric, place the pattern pieces on to eliminate the fabric waste then cut the fabric pieces out.

We then start pinning, and sewing the fabric, on either our industrial sewing machine or industrial overlocker, depending on if we are using stretch fabrics. We test the toile and see if we we need to make any adjustments to the pattern pieces to make it a better fit.

Then it’s time to iron and cut it out of the chosen fabric we mainly use natural organic fabrics or end of rolls which is deadstock from fabric manufacturers. We add the logo and care labels. If the garment is lined we iron all the seams flat, trim the excess seam allowance, pin and sew the lining to the outer fabric, we leave a gap to then bag out and turn the garment the right way round. To finish off we trim the threads, hand stitch the gap, then press all the seams and iron.

Finally we have our finished handmade Ethical, sustainably produced luxury garment. 

All our main collections are made to order and can be personalised to the consumer, as we are a slow fashion brand we don’t over produce stock. 

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5 | BUY LESS CHOOSE WELL


We are against fast fashion. Our garments are designed to be timeless, most of them are lined to increase durability. They are season-less made to be worn any time of year, produced with quality, and made to last. Versatility is key when designing and producing our products; one garment can be worn in a variety of ways enabling a capsule collection.

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6 | MAKE A DIFFERENCE

We use ethically made sustainable natural fabrics as we want to make a difference in the fashion industry, for our garments to have a positive impact, we aspire to have a  supply chain that Is transparent and as ethical as possible. 

Organic fabrics have no chemicals used to produce them. Safer for the workers, and safer for the consumers. These are biodegradable so will leave no waste. We state all fabric used in the description of our products, even down to our organic cotton threads. 

We at ZARAMIA AVA are always learning and improving, we want to build awareness of sustainability! Working together to make a better world.

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7 | GIVE BACK

Giving back is something that is incredibly important to us. On some of our products we give back to animal charities, by donating a percentage of the profits to help their organisations, rescue or help animals. 

Our GEOMETRIC RABBIT BAG | Natural Organic Cotton is one of our products that benefits locally charities. 

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8 | MERRY & BRIGHT #ShopEthicalInstead

Spend time with family this holiday!

Candles always make us feel festive, for a cosy night in!!

Have a merry & bright season!

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9 | TRADITION | #ShopEthicalInstead

Where we can we produce or outsource handmade products using traditional skills, we don't want craftsmanship to be a dying art form. Let's keep these beautiful skills 

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10 | GOOD GIFTS | #ShopEthicalInstead

Give thoughtful gifts such as:

- Your time

- Make memories

- Give experiences

- Give back

- Give useful functional gifts

- Handmade gifts

- Shop ethically

- Shop second hand or vintage

- Shop locally with small businesses

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11 | ALL THAT GLISTENS

Nature is beautiful we need to protect it!

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12 | WRAPPED IN LOVE #ShopEthicalInstead

We wrap our personal gifts in fabric offcuts. We have used binding off cuts as ribbon and attached vintage buttons for decorations.

Why not try ethical wrapping this year, avoid plastic where you can, try these ideas:

- Furoshiki traditional Japanese tradition of fabric wrapped and knotted together, you could use scarves, fabric off cuts or second hand material

- Brown paper you can hand decorate the paper, print, draw or write on it, use newspaper, packaging magazines

- Attach them together with washi tape recycled tape or brown paper tape which can be recycled, use twine, or string

- Decorate with recycled objects or found natural object like acorns, twigs, berries

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13 | ETHICALLY MADE | #ShopEthicallyInsead

Our garments are handmade in the UK. We don't agree with slave labour or children making your clothing. We only use ethical factories, businesses and freelancers.

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15 | CAUSES CLOSE TO MY HEART | #ShopEthicallyInstead

We support acts of kindness such as

- Donate to a food bank

- Provide clothing to the homeless

- Spend time with elderly neighbours

- Pick up litter

- Volunteer at Animal shelter

- Donate treats blankets and toys to an animal shelter

- Walk a neighbours dog

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16 | GIVE GREEN GIFTS #ShopEthicalInstead

Give green gifts, that don’t cost the Earth!

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17 | LOW IMPACT LIVING | #ShopEthicalInstead

Our garments are all very versatile they can be used for interchangeable pieces in a capsule collection. Being part of the ZARAMIA AVA brand guides you to help build a better world, avoiding mass production.

Aim to have a minimalist wardrobe, a capsule collection of key versatile pieces. Invest in durable quality pieces that will last and carry you through the seasons.

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18 | PASS ON PLASTIC | #ShopEthicalInstead

Limit your plastic usage, use reusable bags instead, this is our Furoshiki style bag made out of our zero waste fabric off cuts.

What can we do to help:

| Refuse single use plastics

| Use reusable items such as water bottles, coffee cups, shopping bags, metal straws

| Shop organic natural materials avoid plastic fabrics

| If washing synthetic clothing put them in a net bag to catch the Micro fibres

| Wash clothing less, do spot cleaning instead of washing the whole garment and hang them out to dry

| Raise awareness

| Help with beach clean ups, local plastic clean ups

| Read labels and recycle

| Buy items in bulk in glass jars and avoid items wrapped in plastic

| Find out about your local recycling see what items you can recycle at home and which you can take to a recycling center.

We can all do more to save this planet. Our home.

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19 | MORE MEANING | #ShopEthicalInstead

At ZARAMIA AVA we are more then just a fashion brand it’s a way of life!

Vegan, Slow Fashion, Zero Waste, Plastic Free, Minimalist, Cruelty after, Ethical, Sustainable

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20 | HANDMADE | #ShopEthicalInstead

We value our products therefore most of our garments are made to order.

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21 | SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES |

#ShopEthicalInstead

One of our ZARAMIA AVA stalls!

Show your support for small businesses, by shopping local, supporting independents. Give them moral support and encourage their creativity.

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22 | LESS WASTE | #ShopEthicalInstead

Irish Linen Fabric!

At ZARAMIA AVA any fabric waste gets recycled and reused. We are zero waste from the very start to end product. Designing is done with zero waste in mind; pattern cutting and fabric cutting is done to eliminate the amount of waste.

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23 | CONSCIOUS CONSUMERS | #ShopEthicalInstead

Sustainable luxury produced with zero waste, made for the fashion conscious with a conscience!

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24 | EXPERIENCES NOT THINGS | #ShopEthicalInstead

We at ZARAMIA AVA are doing what we love. Follow your passion enjoy what you do, make memories

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25 | ECO FRIENDLY | #ShopEthicalInstead

We mainly use natural fabrics, like this eco friendly sustainable Irish linen fabric.

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26 | MINDFUL | #ShopEthicalInstead

We have just started our vitality for the mind venture, this section will raise awareness of mental health conditions, it will focus on positive self help lifestyle tips and guides, which will include mindfulness, exercises and meditation all linking into our sustainable fashion brand, there will be downloadable content for all to use as needed.

Here are some simple tips to boost these chemicals for overall well-being:

| Lower stress levels with self care

| Go for a walk outside

| Get consistent good sleep

| Eat well, a variety of foods with lots of vitamins, nutrients and protein

| Listen to music

| Regular exercise

| Spend some time in the sun

| Get a massage

| Learn to meditate

| Giving back, help others

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27 | FAVOURITE ETHICAL FIND | #ShopEthicalInstead

Our favourite ethical find is the @ecosia website, they plant trees where needed most to combat climate change, by using their search engine to browse the web. They even tell you how many trees you have helped plant 🌱

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28 | BLACK FRIDAY | #ShopEthicalInstead

We don’t take part in mass marketing campaigns like Black Friday or Cyber Monday or as it encourages over consumerism and excess waste. Purchasing items you don’t need at the cost of people and the planet is not ethical!

Let’s all wish for a more a sustainable future less consumerism and more thoughtful purchases.

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29 | SHOP ETHICAL INSTEAD | #ShopEthicalinstead

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