Local Making

All garments by Zaiga Brutane Studio are designed and produced locally in Latvia, EU.

Working on a small scale enables close attention to detail, process, and material behavior throughout each stage of making.

Local production supports transparency and adaptability, allowing garments to be made in limited quantities or to order, reducing unnecessary waste and overproduction. Each piece reflects a hands-on approach — shaped by craftsmanship, time, and material availability rather than mass-market efficiency.

By anchoring production locally, the studio maintains a direct relationship between material, maker, and wearer, reinforcing fashion as a human-scale practice.

Upcycled sock sweater and print leggings, made to order, shown on a model.