Sustainable clothing boutique Woven pops up in Kalgoorlie-Boulder

Kalgoorlie-Boulder school ball shoppers and designer brand lovers are being treated to a selection of quality garments at a pop-up shop direct from Esperance this week.

Women’s boutique Woven opened in Esperance about four years ago and has developed a loyal customer base in WA, the Eastern States and overseas.

Co-founder Marcela Roberts said the store had hosted several successful pop-up shops across WA over the years but this was the first time Woven had come to Kalgoorlie-Boulder. “We kept wanting to get up to Kalgoorlie because we have a load of Kalgoorlie customers,” she said.

“We tried a few times in the past and the ducks just haven’t lined up, whereas this time we only decided to come on Friday, and everything worked out.”

Mrs Roberts said the store was selective of the brands it stocked and avoided clothes made from synthetic fabrics.

“Our unique thing is we look for natural fabrics like linen, silk, organic cottons and viscose,” she said.

“There is a huge market for these fabrics because people don’t want synthetic clothes as when they break down, the microbeads end up in the ocean.

“There’s no doubt about it, you do pay extra for those fabrics, but what’s it going to cost you if you are buying plastic clothes?

“It might not cost you money, but it will cost you your environment.”

The pop-up shop features a selection of Australian and European brands but Mrs Roberts said more customers were becoming interested in supporting local designers.

“We stock international as well as Australian but we are just finding that people are wanting Australian clothes more,” she said.

“Brands like Morrison and Bec and Bridge, they are all making their garments in Australia and that’s fabulous.”

Mrs Roberts said much of the stock at the pop-up shop was reduced, including a range of formal and cocktail dresses.

“We have a lot of dresses, heels and bags, so if girls haven’t gotten ready for their ball yet, they should come see us,” she said.

“You can go online but it is good to try it on and we can help put outfits together.”

The pop-up shop is at shop 1, 248 Hannan Street and will be open from 9am-6pm until Sunday, February 23.