GUAVE and el.résidu join forces because we both share the same mission:

''Slow down the pace of fashion and revalue the authentic craftsmanship''

Looking for colorful, unique and bold pieces? Feel free to visit our POP-UP STORE at Kloosterstraat 177 in Antwerp from August 1 to 6, 2023.

GUAVE (founded by Romee and Myrthe) and el.résidu are both brands based in Amsterdam and work in different ways, but share the same mission: to make the (fashion) world a better and more conscious place. Coming from a background in fashion and textiles, where we saw that this industry was anything but fair and transparent, we decided to do things differently.

GUAVE is a slow fashion label that focuses on handmade Javanese batik from Indonesia in their designs. The unique batiks are made by talented batik makers in Java, and then translated into contemporary designs and custom-made items. These are produced with a lot of love in their studio in Amsterdam. In this way they want to contribute to the preservation of this special craft and introduce it to as many people as possible.

Ella (founder of el.résidu ) only uses so-called 'dead stock' or vintage materials and gives them a second life by transforming them into unique items. In this way she wants to contribute to reducing the large mountain of textile waste that we are confronted with worldwide. She also highlights the makers in India, so that every garment tells an ethical story and gives back the value of clothing that she believes it should have.

Romée, Myrthe and Ella decided to join forces to take their mission to a new level - even across the Dutch border, to Antwerp. The beautiful collections will be for sale from Kloosterstraat 177 from 01-08-23 to 06-08-23.

What you can expect is a real color festival of the most beautiful Javanese batik fabrics from GUAVE and vintage saris and ikat fabrics from India from el.résidu.

''The three of us share a preference for the authentic craftsmanship and history that can be found within the cultures of these two special Asian countries. Many techniques and designs can be found in the current fashion image, but have completely lost their value. By going back to the roots and passing this on to our customers, we hope this will create an awareness that will allow us to change the fashion industry, for the better!'' - Ella

Do not miss it! There is a limited stock and each item is unique.

While enjoying a drink and a snack, you will have time to admire and try on all the items. We are enthusiastically ready to inform and advise you. Will we see you there?