Designer-maker Meg Smith creates garments that are deeply inspired by the history woven into forgotten treasures under the succinct label Meg Smith Makes.
With a background as both a journalist and a librarian, Meg has always been drawn to stories. She sees clothing as another way to capture them, ensuring each of her designs is crafted with care, built to last, and ready to collect memories over time. In a world where fast fashion fades quickly, she creates garments meant to stay, each one a chapter in a longer, richer tale.
“I design the fabrics and the clothes, but I also make each garment,” Meg explains when asked if would describe herself as either a designer or a maker. “My label is basically me doing all of the things, all of the time. I guess that also makes me a bookkeeper, admin assistant, barista, marketing manager, and probably an animal attendant as much of my day is interrupted by cats,” she laughs.
Meg describes her pieces as being striking wearable art that is durable, timeless and circular. “I work hard to design my garments with flexible sizing so that the garment will TRULY be timeless and remain a wardrobe staple through all manner of life and body changes. I also make sure that all my garments are fully biodegradable so they can return to the soil at their end of life.”
Website: www.megsmithmakes.com Instagram: @megsmithmakes.
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