Sustainability
At Shams & Kamar, sustainability is not an addition. It is the foundation.
The brand is built on the belief that what already exists carries value, memory, and responsibility. Many of our pieces begin with vintage textiles, dormant fabrics, or unfinished garments that are carefully selected and transformed rather than discarded. This approach naturally limits waste while preserving the life embedded in each material.
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Production is intentionally small. Often, a piece exists only once. By working outside mass production and seasonal excess, we allow time, precision, and care to guide the process. Nothing is rushed. Nothing is repeated.
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Craft is central to every decision. We collaborate with local ateliers and artisans, supporting techniques passed down through generations. These practices require patience and skill, and stand in quiet opposition to industrial speed and overconsumption.
Sustainability at SHAMS & KAMAR is a cultural aspect. Preserving heritage, honoring savoir faire, and allowing tradition to evolve responsibly are as important as material choices. Each garment is designed to transcend trends, encouraging longevity, attachment, and continued wear. We believe contemporary luxury is defined by restraint, intention, and respect. Respect for the materials, for the people, and for the time.
SHAMS & KAMAR exists as an ongoing practice of conscious creation, where sustainability is woven into every gesture, quietly and deliberately.
Our Approach
- Working primarily with existing and limited-run textiles
- Producing in very small quantities, often as a single piece
- Collaborating with local artisans and ateliers
- Prioritizing longevity over seasonal trends
- Designing garments meant to be worn, kept, and remembered
