Collection: Handvaerk

Handvaerk

Long Island, New York & Lima, Peru

Handvaerk was founded by Esteban Saba and Petra Brichnacova in 2013. They both share a background in textiles, rather than fashion. They both recognized a fundamental quantity-over-quality problem with the clothing industry, whether you shopped fast fashion or luxury labels. Avowed minimalists, the husband-and-wife duo's idea was simple: a hardworking yet luxurious wardrobe of versatile, beautifully made pieces with a backstory you could feel good about. With her background in textile design and luxury retail, Petra knew firsthand the relationship between quality and sustainability. Part of three generations of textile production in Peru, Esteban knew precisely how, where and by whom the finest garments could be made. The husband and wife team turned to longstanding family partnerships in Peru to produce each piece with care. From perfecting a design to packing the finished garments, and every conceivable stage in between, it’s clearly a labor of love.