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Why Made-to-Order Is the Future of Sustainable Fashion (And Why We Do It)

Why Made-to-Order Is the Future of Sustainable ...

The fashion industry throws away 92 million tonnes of textiles every year. Made-to-order production is the simplest, most effective way to stop contributing to that number. Here's why we chose...

Why Made-to-Order Is the Future of Sustainable ...

The fashion industry throws away 92 million tonnes of textiles every year. Made-to-order production is the simplest, most effective way to stop contributing to that number. Here's why we chose...

Samoan Culture in Australia and New Zealand: Community, Identity and Fa'a Sāmoa Abroad - The Koko Samoa

Samoan Culture in Australia and New Zealand: Co...

TL;DR: Australia and New Zealand are home to two of the world's largest Samoan diaspora populations. South Auckland alone holds more Samoans than most cities in Samoa itself. Despite living...

Samoan Culture in Australia and New Zealand: Co...

TL;DR: Australia and New Zealand are home to two of the world's largest Samoan diaspora populations. South Auckland alone holds more Samoans than most cities in Samoa itself. Despite living...

Polynesian Fashion Hub: Styles, History and Where to Shop Authentically - The Koko Samoa

Polynesian Fashion Hub: Styles, History and Whe...

TL;DR: Polynesian fashion is one of the most visually distinctive and culturally rich design traditions in the world. It spans the tatau-inspired geometric prints of Samoa and Tonga, the intricate...

Polynesian Fashion Hub: Styles, History and Whe...

TL;DR: Polynesian fashion is one of the most visually distinctive and culturally rich design traditions in the world. It spans the tatau-inspired geometric prints of Samoa and Tonga, the intricate...

Traditional Samoan Recipes: A Beginner's Guide to Pacific Island Cooking - The Koko Samoa

Traditional Samoan Recipes: A Beginner's Guide ...

TL;DR: Traditional Samoan recipes are built on a handful of foundational ingredients — taro, coconut cream, banana, cassava, fish, and pork — combined using techniques refined over thousands of years...

Traditional Samoan Recipes: A Beginner's Guide ...

TL;DR: Traditional Samoan recipes are built on a handful of foundational ingredients — taro, coconut cream, banana, cassava, fish, and pork — combined using techniques refined over thousands of years...

Why Choose Samoan-Owned Brands: The Case for Pacific Economic Self-Determination - The Koko Samoa

Why Choose Samoan-Owned Brands: The Case for Pa...

TL;DR: Choosing a Samoan-owned brand means your purchase supports a Samoan family and business, ensures the cultural designs you are buying come with genuine cultural knowledge and accountability, and directly...

Why Choose Samoan-Owned Brands: The Case for Pa...

TL;DR: Choosing a Samoan-owned brand means your purchase supports a Samoan family and business, ensures the cultural designs you are buying come with genuine cultural knowledge and accountability, and directly...

Sustainable Polynesian Fashion: The Made-to-Order Advantage

Sustainable Polynesian Fashion: The Made-to-Ord...

TL;DR: Made-to-order Polynesian fashion is inherently more sustainable than fast fashion. By producing only what is ordered, Samoan-owned brands eliminate overproduction, reduce textile waste, and make items with a purpose...

Sustainable Polynesian Fashion: The Made-to-Ord...

TL;DR: Made-to-order Polynesian fashion is inherently more sustainable than fast fashion. By producing only what is ordered, Samoan-owned brands eliminate overproduction, reduce textile waste, and make items with a purpose...