UNAAN THE COMPANY
Ethical and sustainable, we make handmade dresses of the highest quality. Each takes time and is crafted with love. Each is simple, yet powerfully feminine, drawing deeply on the Earth. At Unaan, we use natural, breathable, organic fibres. Each of our dresses is a creation to be cherished, worn by you for many years to come. An Unaan dress is an individual dress, designed to make you your most beautiful self. Its minimalist design appreciates and celebrates the female form and yet the simplicity is deceptive. All Unaan dresses are functional and adaptable, happy whether worn to the park, to work, or for an evening out, topped up with accessories.
ABOUT ME
I am Arletta, the founder of Unaan.
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For twenty years, I was a beauty therapist and acupuncturist, promoting a natural, holistic approach to health and skincare. During that time, I dreamt often of going further, of creating something bigger: a sustainable clothing brand. It seemed a natural progression. But, like many people, I was busy, and my dream was always put on hold, there for some day in the future.
In March 2021, during the long evenings of lockdown when I could not work, I lay propped up in bed sketching designs and ideas. I drew eight simple dresses. I called them the Black and White design. In my mind's eye, they were versatile and unashamedly feminine.
The months passed but I didn't return to my old way of life. Instead, as my passion grew. I began planning a business model. I then set about finding a team of reliable, like-minded partners.
In March 2022, exactly a year after those very first evenings spent sketching in bed, Unaan was born!
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And now?
Unaan is my platform where I can express my creativity and put my eco-friendly values into practice. But more importantly, Unaan is my opportunity to do what I love most, which is to work with women, making them both feel and look wonderful.
OUR MISSION
Producing high quality dresses with a minimum environmental impact. Practicing ethical, respectful attitudes towards every person involved, every step of the way.
MY VISION
Creating a label trusted for its sustainable credentials, exceptional quality and excellent customer service.