Nicole van Vuuren is a fashion practice reimagining everyday essentials through textile innovation and sustainable craftsmanship.

 

Based on Karangahape Road in Tāmaki Makaurau, the brand explores the space between ready-to-wear and couture methodologies, creating one-of-a-kind garments with a focus on materiality, longevity, and imperfection.

 

Each piece is handmade using repurposed, recycled, remnant, and deadstock textiles sourced from pre-consumer waste streams.Through experimental construction techniques and a resourceful approach to design, Nicole van Vuuren challenges traditional notions of garment-making, offering considered pieces that evolve with the wearer.

 

By collaborating with local businesses, designers, and community initiatives, the brand extends the lifecycle of discarded materials—positioning sustainable fashion within an elevated, conceptual framework.