For the last 15 years, the founders of The Sustainable Studio, Sarah and Julia, have been focused on working with grassroots organisations that represent the BAME and LBTQIA+ communities.

They have had the privilege of educating and nurturing young talent through delivering accessible short courses in fashion and design, as well as programming activities that relate to the industry’s process, including fashion shows, points of sale, self-promotion, personal development, and formulating entrepreneurial ideas.

Sustainability is at the heart of everything they do, from garment construction within their slow fashion brand Dati Clothing, including collaborations with local community groups such as Welsh Ballroom, and upcycling projects with the South Wales creative community. Sustainability is also a key concern with how Sarah and Julia run the studio, and they carefully consider every decision, aiming to collectively reduce the impact of the space and their creative practice on the environment.