the wolves workshop: about the brand

the wolves takes you to places far flung or near, travelled in reality or only in our dreams…

the+wolves+july+2020127419.jpg — about the wolves…

the wolves is a slow fashion sustainable label, grown in Brixton, South London.
Bringing new life to vintage French workwear “bleu de travail”, each item is a carefully sourced piece, chosen for its unique character and history, and the story that it brings with it. Its history is written in its imperfections, its mends and darns, its faded colour and softness to the touch.
Each piece is hand embroidered with a new story, inspired by adventures real or imagined to magical places.
Born out of lockdown, 2020, the garments represent journeys past or only dreamed of travels.
The original wolf was a vintage cub scouts jacket, a treasure from a vintage showroom. I imagine it was made by someones Mum, and it has an amazing collection of badges and four appliquéd wolves. It is tagged inside with the owners name and the badges date from 1952. It started off a journey of producing pieces to wear that have a story to tell.

size and fit:

the wolves is a gender neutral brand and looks great on all genders and sizes.
the wolves vibe is slouchy and easy to wear: jackets are supposed to fit very oversized, with the sleeves rolled.
Our sizes are XS,S,M, L and XL : the sizing is generous. XS measures 20 or 21 in pit tp pit( across the chest laid flat), S usually measures 22 in pit to pit. M: 23 in. L and XL: measures around 24 and 25 in pit to pit.
A S is great for a loose fit on a size 8 or 10. A tall size 8 looks great in a L, a petite size would find it too large. A L/XL fits great up to a Uk 14/16. I can sometimes source XXL: up to 28 in across the chest, so please do enquire.
Each jacket will vary in measurements and will vary in fit due to the fabric too: the sleeves very a lot in length from style to style.
Each listing has detailed measurements, so you can compare to your own clothing, or please get in touch to get help to find the perfect wolf for you. Models pictured will have measurements given to show fit on different sizes.
If you are smaller or curvier, please let us know, we are happy to source something just right for your build, very small sizes are rarer, much larger sizes are not!

custom orders:

We would love to work on custom orders for you, combining just the right fit, wash, details and design, please get in touch so we can make your perfect wolf. I generally only work with my own designs though, except in exceptional circumstances.

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sustainability

All of our jackets are vintage or deadstock pieces. Repurposing vintage clothing is one of the ways that we can lessen the impact fashion has on the planet.

Our embroidery threads are DMC who are oeko tex 100 certified.

Our labels are unbleached cotton.

Our swing tags are made from recycled cotton t shirt offcuts.

Our packaging is 100% recycled.

A percentage of our profits go to Women for Women: https://www.womenforwomen.org.uk

Returns/ Exchanges: Because the wolves is a small business using labour and time intensive techniques, we do not accept returns. Jackets may be exchanged for another in stock item of the same value, as long as they are returned within 14 days in unworn and undamaged condition. Items must be returned by tracked and insured postage. No responsibility will be taken for items lost whilst returning.

Custom orders: payment is taken in full at the time of purchase. Items ship within 3 weeks. Custom orders may not be returned or exchanged.