TRANSPARENCY PASSPORT
Price Transparency
Without understanding the story behind our products or the work, time and love that goes into it, the price of our products might seem quite high to some (to others we are not charging enough!). This is why we are being fully transparent to show you how our prices are calculated.
Our markup helps us to create a sustainable business where our working costs are covered. There are many ongoing costs of a business that aren't shown here, as this diagram only shows the direct costs of the garment itself. As we do not have any employees or stores, our markup is much lower than most brands. It also goes against everything we believe in to have exorbitant markups that is evident in the industry today.
Please note that this markup and our prices will likely increase in the future as we expand and have more overheads, employees and expenses but we will always be transparent with you about this. We not only want you to understand how you are voting with you dollar when you purchase with us, but we also want you to feel that your purchase and investment in our forever pieces is worthwhile.
Perhaps to help you put it into perspective, look around at what other brands in our price range are doing. Where are they made? Australia or off-shore? Are they ethically made? Are they doing everything they can to be sustainable? Are they honest and transparent about their prices? If you don't know or can't find this information, question it. Ask these questions, as they are important and you have the right to make an informed decision about your purchase and to be 100% sure you are not unknowingly supporting unethical or unsustainable practices.
If you have any specific questions about our pricing please email us and we will be happy to discuss.
PRODUCT TRACEABILITY
- The Social Studio
- Team: Thi, Amy & Tara
- Location: Collingwood, VIC, Australia
- Kavi Dress, Parvi Skirt, Mumtaj Pants, Rekha Top
MADE TO ORDER:
- MCC Manufacturing
- Devi Skirt, Naida Top, Saroj Shorts, Shenaz Kaftan, Zero-Waste Accessories (except hair-bandeaus and tote bags - see below)
- Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
HAIR BANDEAUS:
- Sambhali Trust Sewing Studio
- Content: Our Sample Artisan-Made Handloom Fabric (see below)
- Location: Jodhpur, India
TOTE BAG
- Sambhali Trust Sewing Studio
- Content: Upcycled, Embroidered Vintage Silk Sarees
- Location: Jodhpur, India
FABRIC
- Handloom Fabrics
- Hand-woven & Hand-dyed
- Artisans: G.M Kumar + Kumar Family
- Location: Telangana, India
COTTON YARN:
- GOTS Certified Organic Cotton Yarn
- Certification: 161108/932020/9651
- Origin Mill: Tamil Nadu, India
HEMP YARN:
- OEKO TEX Certified Hemp Yarn
- Certification: SH005 143137
- Origin Mill: Heilongjiang, China
Dyes:
- GOTS Certified
- Certification: C809269-02-2020
- Origin: Indokem LTD, Mumbai, India
THREAD
- Supplier: MRECHT
- Content: 100% Polyester
- Location: Collingwood, VIC, Australia
FUSING
- Supplier: S&T Maltease
- Brand: Hansel
- Content: Synthetic/Poly non-woven
- Location: Melbourne, VIC, Australia
CARE LABELS
- Supplier: Gang Apparel
- Content: 100% Cotton Printed
- Location: Roseville, NSW
GARMENT LABELS
- Supplier: Gang Apparel
- Content: Damask Woven
- Location: Roseville, NSW
BUTTONS
- Sambhali Trust Sewing Studio
- Content: Recycled/Salvaged Wooden Buttons
- Location: Jodhpur, India
SWING TAGS (Attached with Hemp Twine)
- Supplier: Gang Apparel
- Content: Recycled Cardboard
- Location: Roseville, NSW
TISSUE PAPER + STICKERS:
- Supplier: No Issue Co.
- Content: Acid Free Paper, Soy Based Inks
- Location: Sydney, NSW
MAILERS
- Suppliers: Hero Packaging
- Content: 100% home-compostable shipping mailer
- Location: Sydney, Australia