Bowie the Cat sweaterdress is back. 🐱✨
Our cozy pink sweater dress, made from organic cotton, is fairwear certified and features the iconic Bowie print with metallic details.
Wear it as a dress or long sweater—so versatile!
Available in sizes XS to XXL with free shipping in the Netherlands. 💖
Music by David Labeij
#BowieTheCatIsBack #SlowFashion #SustainableStyle #StudioCatta
At Studio Catta, slowfashion Amsterdam, we believe fashion should make a statement—not just in style, but in its impact on the world. Our latest piece, the cropped soft yellow sweater, is a perfect reflection of our commitment to sustainable fashion, designed for those who value comfort, quality, and individuality.
Crafted from 85% organic cotton and 15% recycled polyester, this sweater offers a relaxed, comfortable fit that gently rests at your hips, without exposing your midriff. It’s Fairwear certified, ensuring that every step in the production process aligns with ethical labor practices.
What truly sets this sweater apart is the unique black velvet raven perched proudly on the front. Handcrafted in the boutique atelier of Studio Catta, the raven features delicate silver eye, adding an artistic touch that elevates this piece from simple to striking. Each raven is created with meticulous attention to detail, making this sweater a wearable piece of art.
Because each raven is lovingly crafted by hand, this sweater is available in limited quantities. This ensures that your piece is truly one-of-a-kind, embodying the slow fashion ethos we champion—focusing on quality, sustainability, and exclusivity.
You can find this limited-edition sweater at our independent fashion boutique located in the historic heart of Amsterdam. Can’t make it to the city? We offer free shipping across the Netherlands, making it easier than ever to enjoy slow fashion from the comfort of your home.
Music by David Labeij
At Studio Catta, we channel our love for cats into purrfectly unique slowfashion creations. 🐾 Our boutique atelier is where every design comes to life, inspired by our feline friends—whether they’re grumpy, cheeky, or downright adorable. Each piece is printed on organic cotton shirts, sweaters, and bags, in limited quantities to ensure exclusivity.
We’re passionate about sustainable fashion, which means every design is carefully crafted with quality and the environment in mind. Our collection is ever-changing, so you’ll always find something new and one-of-a-kind in our shop. Explore our cat-inspired pieces and bring a touch of playful elegance to your wardrobe today!
Music by David Labeij
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At Studio Catta, our boutique atelier in Amsterdam, it’s the perfect time to explore sustainable fashion with our collection of T-shirts.
We offer a diverse range of organic cotton shirts, each crafted with care and certified by Fair Wear to ensure ethical production standards. Every shirt is adorned with a uniquely designed print designed by Studio Catta.
These designs are meticulously cut and applied one layer at a time, right here in the studio, and then fixated using heat and pressure for long-lasting quality.
The result is a high-quality shirt with a vibrant, machine-washable print that stands the test of time. Our T-shirts come in a variety of sizes, from XS to XXL, and are available in different fits to suit every style preference.
Music by David Labeij
🌿 Slowfashion Amsterdam 🌿
At our boutique atelier in the historic heart of Amsterdam, we define sustainable fashion by creating classics.
Slowfashion means embracing timeless, well-crafted designs that stand the test of time.
In the fast-paced world of fastfashion, new collections flood in every season, leading to massive waste as unsold items are quickly discarded to make room for the next batch.
At Studio Catta, we reject this cycle. We don’t follow seasonal trends. Instead, we create, wear, test, and refine our designs until they become classic favorites that elevate your style year after year.
Take our classic A-line skirt, for example. It’s been a staple in our collection for over a decade. While the fabrics may change, the original pattern, developed using the moulage technique, remains the same. This technique allows us to envision and perfect the design in 3D before transforming it into a 2D pattern, ensuring a perfect fit and flow. Our A-line skirt is beloved by many, with some customers owning multiple versions because of how beautifully it moves with their body. And the best part? This skirt is ALWAYS available in our studio.
Music by David Labeij.
Slow fashion, for me, is all about the connections between the maker and the customer. In my studio, conversations are a cherished daily occurrence. We delve into the origins of fabrics, the craftsmanship behind each garment, and the essence of sustainable fashion. And quite often, we talk about cats. The cat prints scattered throughout my studio spark joy among cat-loving customers, leading to delightful exchanges of photos and stories about our beloved pets.
Recently, a raven print has joined the collection, bringing with it a wave of captivating stories about this fascinating bird. These moments remind me that clothing does more than cover our skin—it sparks conversations and connections.
In the end, slow fashion is about more than just clothes. It’s about taking the time to share and celebrate the stories behind them, making each piece truly special.
Music in this video is by David Labeij
🎥 Discover the elegance of our zip-up cardigan with a mesmerizing circle print!
Handcrafted by independent designer Catta in the historic center of Amsterdam, this cardigan combines comfort and style with its double-layered fabric and soft grey cotton jersey lining.
Each piece is uniquely hand-printed, making it a one of a kind. Enjoy FREE shipping within the Netherlands and affordable worldwide rates! 🌍
Music by David Labeij
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Last week, I had the honor of spending time with a remarkable and inspiring group of individuals at the Decolonial Fashion Residency, organized by Fashionclash in Maastricht. This topic is very close to my heart and my slow fashion studio in Amsterdam.
We had two inspiring speakers: Sandra Niessen from the research collective Decoloniality and Fashion, and Zinzi de Brouwer from Studio Palha.
The week was filled with personal stories, backgrounds, and thoughtful discussions. We also worked hands-on with a special piece of cloth from the Linen Project.
Now back home, we are still processing the experiences from those days. The story continues as the cloth travels with the different makers who participated.
The impact on my work and others’ will reveal itself in time.
🎉✨ Get ready for Shopday the Birthday Edition at our independent fashion boutique! Only 3 nights away on the 22nd of June! ✨🎉
Join us this Saturday for an exclusive slowfashion shopping experience you won’t want to miss. On this special day, every purchase comes with a free limited-edition tote bag! 🛍️
🎉 Special Offers:
DJ David Labeij will be playing, creating the perfect atmosphere for a day of shopping, mingling, and fun!
🍹🍬 Enjoy tea and sweets while you shop!
We can’t wait to celebrate with you and showcase our sustainable fashion collection! See you on Saturday! 🥳✨
#ShopdayBirthday #SustainableFashion #SlowFashion #IndependentFashionBoutique #ExclusiveOffers #DavidLabeij #FunTimes
The exhibit no one got to see:
In 2020 these works were exhibited in the Oude Kerk in Amsterdam. Due to covid & lockdowns no one got to visit the group exhibition.
It did mark the beginning of upcycled pieces in Studio Catta’s collection.
Music is made by David Labeij also during covid.
A Future with the Fragments of Yesterday 2020
Clothing might be the symbol of our drive for fleeting satisfaction in our desire for something new. The clothing industry is extremely impersonal. The maker and the hours he or she has put into making an item are completely invisible when the consumer buys a piece of clothing. Additionally, the price is so low that consumers have started to see clothing as a disposable product.
The disposable nature of clothing results in an enormous pile of discarded items. And this pile grows with every second.
More and more is being produced, but there are fewer and fewer raw materials. The damage to the environment and people is becoming increasingly visible. And consumers are slowly becoming aware of this.
During the lockdown, many consumers experienced a pause in the constant desire for something new. Pajama pants and a pilled sweater work just fine on Zoom. Spending a lot of time at home was a reason for cleaning out closets. But also for ordering and returning clothing online. And the pile grows.
This pile deserves a different future than the bonfire or landfill.
For this work, I collected discarded clothing. One round of asking immediately yielded bags full of clothes.
With these fragments of the past, I created new items, suitable for both myself and my daughter. In the images, the past, present, and future come together. A future with the fragments of yesterday.
