My Story...

It all started with vintage in 2019, when I began thrifting and developing a deep appreciation — some might say obsession — for vintage clothing. There’s a natural progression for those of us who frequent thrift stores, sifting through racks of forgotten pieces, where you start to see the potential in what others have discarded.

There was always a quiet thought that passed through my mind whenever I saw a piece that was “ugly” but had some redeeming quality — maybe a stunning print or an irresistible beaded embellishment. Something in me yearned to give that piece another chance at life because I knew it probably wouldn’t make it back into someone’s closet the way it was.

Over time, that instinct to preserve and rehome evolved into a desire to rework and reimagine. My love for vintage silhouettes and materials, paired with a commitment to keeping secondhand clothing and fabrics in circulation, led me to create garments that breathe new life into old textiles.

Let’s be honest: there are too many clothes in this world, and many of them are just bad. Instead of letting the pieces or textiles with potential rot alongside the unsalvageable, why not reimagine them and give them a chance to become something new?

My name is Aina, and it’s this sentiment that inspired me to create La Savant and my debut collection, a reflection of my six-year love affair with vintage clothing. Made entirely from secondhand textiles and inspired by every vintage silhouette that’s ever made my heart flutter, and it’s set to debut this September...

xx, 

Aina