Harkel

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Company: Harkel
Website: www.harkelclothing.co.uk

More about Harkel

Harkel is a vibrant fashion brand, bringing something bold and exciting to your wardrobe.

Harkel was born out of a desire for something different and something fun. We love everything sustainable, so we only use high-quality organic cotton and are PETA and vegan approved. Despite the deluge of brands and mountains of clothes on offer, we weren’t finding pieces that made us excited; clothes with that something special about them. Seeing the same old perennials in the stores year after year, brown for autumn, pastels for summer, we felt like there was something missing and a gap in the market. Harkel emerged to bring a new sense of fun and vitality into the mix!

We had always been admirers of vintage and retro clothing but didn’t want it to feel like dressing up. Taking elements of vintage style, but translating it in a much more wearable, accessible and modern way, we found a new direction. Harkel is certainly not a vintage brand, but we take inspiration from flattering classic shapes and details, then combine them with bespoke prints, rich colours and unexpected details for a very wearable look that is full of character and makes heads turn, for the multi-faceted woman of today.

We are inspired by and design for, girls and women who love the fun of fashion. Who aren’t interested in slavishly following trends but celebrate individuality. Who want to stand out in style, and are looking for unique and quirky looks to match their playful personalities.

Key information

. All cotton used is certified organic
. Our facilities in the UK are powered by 100% renewable energy
. We believe in making sustainable fashion affordable, rather than making it difficult for those looking to move away from a fast fashion wardrobe

Contact information

Website: www.harkelclothing.co.uk

Email: [email protected]

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Veganism

Are all the products your entity (business, brand, organisation) produces and/or retails suitable for vegans? If no, then, unfortunately, you cannot register as we only accept submissions from 100% vegan entities.: Yes
Which of the following best describes you (professionals and sole traders) or your organisation?: Vegan

Ownership

Is your organisation an independent business/brand or a corporate owned business/brand?: Independent
Are you a Grassroots organisation (for projects, charities/NGOs)?: No
Are you a BAME (Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic) owned/run business/organisation?: No
What type of business/organisation are you?: Company
Are you a woman-owned/run business/organisation?: Yes

Social, Economic and Environmental Justice

Does your business/organisation have an ethical labour policy or code of practice (either formal or informal) which ensures fair labour practices?: Yes
Does your business/organisation have policies and practices which actively promote diversity and inclusion?: Yes
Is your business a member of the World Fair Trade Organisation?: No
Do you source products and/or ingredients from companies and suppliers that support fair labour practices?: Always

Environment and Sustainability

If any of the products you produce and/or retail, or ingredients you use, have a sustainable production certification, please indicate which certifications apply?

Certified organic

Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified

Overall, how many of the products that you produce and/or retail, or ingredients you use, are certified by the sustainable production certifications listed in the question above?

All

If any of the products that you produce and/or retail, or ingredients you use, contain palm oil, is it sustainably sourced?

Do you reuse, recycle and/or donate any waste products (e.g. food, plastics, packaging etc.)?

Yes

Do you only use recycled or recyclable materials for packaging?

Yes

Is all of your packaging biodegradable?

Does your business, organisation or project follow a zero waste philosophy?

Energy, Transport and Distribution

How many of the products you produce and/or retail, and/or the ingredients you use, are made in the country in which your entity (business, organisation) is based?: Some (less than a third)

Giving Back

Does your business support or give back to the local community in any way?: No