The creation of the pieces

Nabou jackets and clothing are one-of-a-kind pieces, designed and made in my Parisian workshop. Each design is unique thanks to the patchwork technique, which involves combining different pieces of fabric to create new creations. This technique is mostly used for repurposing and recycling, giving new life to old linens or worn clothing.

Subjects

The textiles used to make Nabou clothing all come from reuse and salvage channels; they may include

  • Rolls of unsold, unused fabric from major French brands or luxury fashion houses (deadstock)
  • Fabric remnants with minor flaws that do not meet the standards of these major brands
  • Second-hand clothing or household linens, from which pieces of fabric have been cut to make patchwork
  • Fabric scraps generated during production, too small to be used to create an entire garment

Manufacturing

The manufacturing of Nabou garments is based on the principles of the circular economy and upcycling: pieces are cut from existing textiles, then reassembled to create a new garment.

Every step, from design to manufacturing, is carried out by me, by hand in my workshop in Paris. These steps include:

  1. Sourcing high-quality materials (existing textiles from deadstock or secondhand sources)
  2. Designing each jacket model, which is unique and created according to the fabrics found and reclaimed
  3. Creating the patchwork, including cutting the fabric pieces and assembling them into a panel
  4. Sewing the finished garment
  5. Finishing touches (ironing, attaching the label, sewing on the buttons)
  6. Putting the garment up for sale
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