THE ARLO AND OLIVE STORY
Launching our debut collection in 2021, here is a bit about the story behind how Arlo & Olive came to be.
Arlo and Olive was born from a love of slow fashion, timeless design, and doing things the right way. Every piece is thoughtfully designed with sustainability and ethics at its core - crafted from eco-friendly fabrics, produced in ethical factories, and made to be cherished for seasons to come.
We don’t do mass production. We don’t do trends that fade in a flash. And we definitely don’t do boring.
About me!
Hey, I’m Shaina - the designer and founder behind Arlo and Olive.
I started the brand in 2021 because I saw a gap in the market - ethical fashion that wasn’t plain, predictable, or forgettable. With a degree in fashion and a few years working in commercial fashion, I quickly realised that the fast fashion cycle wasn’t for me. Chasing trends, cutting corners, and producing clothing designed to be disposable? No thanks.
So, I set out to create something different. Arlo and Olive is my take on slow fashion - drawing inspiration from the past while staying grounded in modern values. Every decision, from fabric sourcing to production, is driven by my commitment to ethics and sustainability (even when it makes my life a hundred times harder).
Because fashion should have a story - and a conscience.
TOGETHER LET’S CONTINUE REWRITING THE STORY OF THE FASHION INDUSTRY.
Lots of love, as always,
Shaina ❤
Learn more about our sustainability journey HERE.