What Slow Fashion Means to Me
Slow fashion, for me, is consciousness. It’s the foundation of my sustainable lingerie practice — a deep awareness of what I create, how I create it, and for whom.
It’s about intention and refinement, not haste or mass repetition.
When I design, I return to each pattern again and again. I don’t believe in perfection as an endpoint — only in evolution. Most of my patterns remain alive, shaped by every woman who wears them, by each fitting that brings new understanding.
Slow fashion means I design with purpose. I create lingerie meant to last — not only in form but in meaning.
It’s sewing with dedication, honouring the time each piece needs to come alive.
One of my favourite moments is when a client visits the atelier for a fitting. Together, we adjust the piece until it feels just right on her skin — that instant when she stands before the mirror and sees herself differently. That’s the moment where creation meets transformation.
The Rhythm of My Work
My designs are naturally slow.
I visualise them first, sketch them, then let them rest. After a few days, I return with fresh eyes to seek the best way to bring them to life.
I test every prototype on myself. Lingerie must not only look beautiful — it must feel beautiful, soft against the skin, comfortable in motion, effortless to wear.
When I sew, I connect deeply with the piece. I believe the energy I hold while working becomes part of the garment. If I’m not emotionally well, I prefer to wait. I would rather pause than rush something that deserves full attention and presence.
In mass production, a garment passes through many hands, losing intimacy and intention along the way. In my atelier, I follow each piece from the first cut to the final stitch. That continuity, that full creative arc, is the true beauty of handmade lingerie — watching it take shape, thread by thread, until it feels alive.
Staying Local, Staying True
Slow fashion is, by nature, sustainable — not only for the planet but for the people behind every creation.
For me, sustainability is not a trend; it’s a way of existing in harmony with craft and place.
I source locally whenever possible and use limited materials — French lace and deadstock fabrics rescued from European mills. These fabrics deserve to be transformed into something lasting, not forgotten.
The profession of the seamstress has been undervalued for far too long. Here in Spain, many workshops closed when fast fashion took over. Producing far away has never made sense to me — the soul of the garment gets lost.
Now I produce everything myself. And I love it, but I know in one moment it will be impossible for me to personally produce all, apart from all that implies running the business. When the day comes that I have help with production, it will remain close — within reach, within conversation. I am committed to keeping my lingerie made in Spain, preserving craftsmanship here in Barcelona.
Because I believe in human connection: in knowing who makes what we wear.
Large-scale production feels impersonal. Something essential disappears when garments are made without touch, without presence.
Yes, producing locally is more expensive — but values come before profit.
If some of us don’t protect this way of working, true craftsmanship will fade away.
Slow Fashion, Stitch by Stitch
At Sartori Atelier, slow fashion lives in every step — from design to delivery.
My collections are timeless. They don’t follow trends; they follow emotion, body, and form. I perfect each model because I know I will bring it to life again and again, reimagined through new materials, textures, and lace.
I select high-quality fabrics, often deadstock materials in limited quantities. That’s why some pieces exist only as part of my Limited Edition — small runs that combine sustainability and sensuality.
Slow fashion isn’t about producing less for the sake of scarcity — it’s about producing better, with awareness and purpose.
Each collection I release carries that intention: to offer lingerie that lasts, both physically and emotionally.
Indulge in the Atelier Collection — a permanent repertoire of refined, elegant lingerie that embodies timeless design and impeccable craftsmanship.
Or explore the Limited Edition, where each piece is made after the order is placed — born from rare fabrics, made in small quantities, designed to be treasured.
The Luxury of What’s Made Slowly
Luxury, to me, isn’t defined by price.
It’s defined by time, presence, and care.
True luxury is having something made especially for you — a garment that carries both story and soul.
When you buy handmade lingerie, you don’t just receive a product; you receive presence.
But presence only exists if you, too, are present when you choose it.
So I always say: buy with presence.
Don’t buy more — buy meaningfully.
Choose one piece that moves you, that feels like yours. That is your personal luxury.
How Slow Fashion Feels
Slow fashion lingerie is more than ethical — it’s deeply sensual.
It fits the body perfectly, lasts longer, and respects the skin. But beyond the material, it transforms the way you feel.
When a woman wears something made with time and attention, something changes within her. She reconnects with her body, her sensuality, her quiet confidence. She dresses for herself, not for the gaze of others.
Each time I send a piece out into the world, a part of me goes with it.
I often ask my clients to tell me how it feels — because I love imagining the secret moments these garments witness: the quiet mornings, the mirror reflections, the rediscovery of self.
A Gentle Rebellion
Choosing slow fashion is a gentle rebellion.
It’s saying no to a world that rewards speed and excess.
It’s choosing presence over impulse, connection over consumption.
I hope my work — and this movement — remind you that we can buy less, but with greater intention.
That we can return to valuing the hands, the time, and the emotion behind every stitch.
Because when we slow down, we rediscover what clothing — and beauty — were meant to be:
a conversation between soul, body, and fabric.
Explore More
Discover the Atelier Collection: Timeless, handmade lingerie.
Acquire a unique piece from the Limited Edition: Small runs made from exclusive deadstock fabrics.
Begin your Couture Journey: Get in touch to create a made-to-measure piece designed just for you.
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