Welcome
My name Toprak means soil in Turkish. As much as I would like to make my clothes dirt cheap, I realized that it is not possible to sell sustainable, ethically made clothing this way. My dream is to share my love for my creations in the form of sustainable fashion. I want to see my designs live on in people's hearts in an affordable manner. I have no desire to make any profits, but want to raise the baseline price of my clothes higher so I can send those proceeds to NGO’s I care about. Just to make it clear, all proceeds go to charities.
Beyond the love I share here, I am using this platform to educate people on the environmental and ethical impacts of the fashion industry. I had held off the dream of starting a shop for many years, mostly because I couldn't find a printing company that aligned with my values. While you scroll through some of my designs, I would really appreciate it if you could read through the reasons why this was such a difficult decision.
Much love,
soil_boy
Understanding the Clothing Industry
Clothing is an inseparable aspect of our lives that lives a life of its own. Its beginnings start in a field or a lab and are either tragically thrown away or are fortunate enough to live on. Read more…
Major clothing brands have been exploiting over 2 million Uyghurs in Xinjiang, China, who have been trafficked to concentration camps, cotton farms, and clothing manufacturing companies. Forced laborers may be separated from their families, paid less than minimum wage, and tortured for a variety of reasons. We need to start the movement against complicit brands by boycotting them and calling them out. Read more…
Companies are already reforming the clothing industry with their eco and socially conscious practices. Their materials are often organic, upcycled, and sustainable. Additionally, their employees are monitored from the beginning to the end of the process to guarantee everyone support and safety. Read more…
* All profits made were donated to charity, I keep nothing!