Corporate social responsibility & sustainability

The Belgian designer launched her collection in 2011, but the roots of her fashion house go back as far as 1990. 

Inspiration is derived from all corners of the globe and distilled by Nathalie and her team at their headquarters in Antwerp. Inextricably tied to the designer’s own creative ideas, the collection has an authentic, personal style that is continually evolving. 

A team of around 40 employees works diligently every day, both on the front lines and behind the scenes, in a wide range of jobs from pattern designer to sales assistants. Outsourcing as little work as possible and combining in-house experience ensures a dynamic business culture. 

Over 30 years of experience, craftsmanship and lasting partnerships with suppliers and workshops form the basis of every Nathalie Vleeschouwer garment. Made with love, to be worn again and again, and to be mixed and matched with different items every season. 

 

Corporate social responsibility & sustainability

Respect for people, the environment and society are key values. Centralizing our creative, commercial and administrative departments under one and the same roof in Antwerp, ensures that Natale’s environmental impact remains limited. Additionally, we make every effort to reduce our ecological footprint throughout our production chain. This commitment is reflected in the fact that we have sourced more than 50% of our production from Belgian manufacturers for over 20 years, both ready-to-wear and knitwear. 

The remaining production is divided between Portugal (ready-to-wear), Turkey (the HAND capsule collection) and Spain. We actively make studio visits to stay closely connected and personally evaluate working conditions.  

We are gradually integrating more ecological fabrics into the collection every season, depending on the available supply and always with the correct price-quality ratio in mind. While there is still room for improvement, we are highly motivated to continue taking sincere steps toward a more sustainable and socially responsible approach.



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