Welcome to carlahackettdesign!
If this is your first visit to carlahackettdesign, you may be feeling overwhelmed and that is completely natural because we approach clothing kind of differently than other businesses so you have to take a second to wrap your head around it. Overall what you should know is that, as a business, we sell clothing and gift items that are ethically made, and that respect the work of artisans locally and abroad.
Click on the video below for a "Quick Start" guide to shopping at carlahackettdesign.
Find Your Favourite Style
STEP 1
Click on the link above that says Find your Favourite Style, and there you will see a description of each of our 20-or-so styles along with a bit of an explanation of what they look like and which body type they best suit. That should help you narrow down your search.
STEP 2
Once you pick the style you think will work for you–for example, the side slit top, or the midi length kaftan–you should go to that section in our website and have a look at what fabric options we have in that particular style. We get new fabrics all the time so you can keep an eye on the style that you like and when you see that perfect fabric come in you should definitely jump on it because, like I said, it’s one of a kind.
SIZING
In order to be size-inclusive, what we’ve done is we’ve created different styles that are one size fits all, BUT some of them will fit from a size 2 to a size 12, some from size 2 to 18, and some from size 2 to size 3X. The way that we do that is we use the natural drape of the silk fabrics that we work with.
Our Sustainability Efforts
The carlahackettdesign Upcycled Vintage Pure Silk Collection is a comfortable and elegant pure silk clothing line inspired by a desire to ethically repurpose high-quality vintage silk saris with an eye towards sustainability.
Our clothing is made using vintage fabrics, giving them a second life and keeping the fabric out of landfills.
When fabric arrives to us damaged, we patch it where possible or use it to make scrunchies or pouches thereby reducing waste.
We pride ourselves on the quality of our craftsmanship—our clothes are sewn with the goal of creating pieces that can handle being washed and worn often.
Our silks are also hand-washable so that there is no need to dry-clean and create additional chemical pollution in our waterways.
We recognize that a woman’s body is always changing so we design draped clothing that is one-size fits all and size-inclusive.
Our Customers
"It started with just one silk piece from carlahackettdesign. Now, I have totally redone my wardrobe with one of a kind, curated pieces. Ethically made from recycled pure silk, with a variety of designs to wear for travel or for everyday. I feel celebrated when I wear them they are so beautiful."
~Verified Customer
Each fabric that we use–each vintage silk sari–is handpicked by the owner who makes sure that the colours are extraordinary and that the fabrics are so soft against your skin.
Most of our customers are pleasantly surprised when a piece reaches them. We often hear, “I thought it was nice online. I can’t believe how much nicer it is in person!”
We’re happy to send you pictures if you’re not sure about something you see online. Just send us a message and we will send you a video.
We’d love to work with you to help you find clothing that makes you feel your absolute best, that allows you to express yourself, and that allows room for your body to evolve.
Meet Our Canadian Team
Priya Mohan, Owner and Founder
Priya defines success as doing what you love while making a positive impact on the world! She believes that everyone can and is making a difference already. You can learn more about Priya
Alexandra Locke
Director of Logistics and Retail Operations
Shefali Liyanage
Integrated Brand Specialist
Mira Mohan
Customer Engagement and Contant Specialist
Clark Woods
Quality Assurance and Process Optimization Specialist
Kim Cruz
Customer Experience Innovator
Jacqueline Forde
Fashion Retail Consultant
Sandy Reynolds
Fashion Retail Consultant
Rachel Pachai
Fashion Retail Consultant
This tight-knit team of dedicated individuals forms the backbone of our business, seamlessly managing a spectrum of crucial functions. From the inviting store-front that beckons customers in, to the efficient shipping that ensures orders reach their destinations promptly, their collaborative efforts make it all possible. They also tend to the digital realm, shaping our online presence through a dynamic website that mirrors our values and an engaging social media strategy that keeps our community connected and informed. Together, they orchestrate a harmonious symphony of customer experience across physical and virtual domains, embodying the heart and soul of our brand.
Meet our Overseas Team
Our products are produced by a family-run small business in Delhi. The work environments are safe and clean, wages are fair and reasonable, and both men and women are employed equally.
The carlahackettdesign team here and in India stay closely connected and it's not unusual to see a one of the head-designer's children playing in the background of our regular video calls.
Our team in Delhi consists of Aanchal, her partner Sanjay and a dedicated and loyal group of tailors. Aanchal, the head designer, won the Best Designer Award in India's capital city of New Delhi 2005--a remarkable achievement given the intense design competition in India's garment industry. Aanchal's tailors have been with her for over ten years.
Saving Elephants
Living a more sustainable lifestyle also means using your spending power to improve our world for all its inhabitants. A percentage of every carlahackettdesign item sold goes directly to the Save the Elephants Organization. We encourage you to find out more about how this organization protects elephants and their grazing lands in Africa every day through donations.
