ARKITAIP
ABOUT
Founded by the Austrian mother-daughter duo Michi and Lea Wieser in 2018, Arkitaip is on a mission to prove that it is possible to create effortless and timeless garments without hurting our planet.
Cultivated on the principles of laissez-faire elegance, respect for nature and functionality, their garments are designed for individuals who confidently embrace their uniqueness. Crafted in a family-run atelier in Portugal and cut from the highest quality linen, a durable and eco-conscious material, Arkitaip’s pieces are made to be passed on from generation to generation.
All their fabrics are certified with the masters of linen®-mark, ensuring a responsible and sustainable production. By working with certified, european-made linen (from Italy, Belgium, The Czech Republic, and Austria), the brand not only supports european know-how, jobs and a low carbon footprint due to proximity but also works with one of the most sustainable raw materials in the world. The growth of masters of linen®-flax doesn’t need additional irrigation, is rainwater sufficient, doesn’t use GMO, field retting or mechanical scutching, and uses far fewer pesticides and fertilizers than other crops.
The London-based brand has eliminated plastic usage throughout production and shipping and uses hang tags made of sugarcane waste, organic cotton neck labels, and compostable cornstarch shipping mailers while constantly being on the lookout for new ways to improve their carbon footprint.
Arkitaip currently offers two seasons (resort & summer) per year while keeping a few “Arkitaip essentials” as seasonless staples.
“'What I love most about Splash is the intimate and super professional atmosphere, making the show one of my personal annual highlights. Claire, Alex and their team are just the best!'
Lea Wieser
