About ISSI

ISSI is an art-eco-fashion company which collaborates with award-winning artists to produce chic accessories from waste, with a percentage of profits going back to charity.

For our launch collection we have collaborated with environmentalists Elvis & Kresse and with an international group of outstanding artists - Lothar Götz, Olivier Millagou, Paul Morrison and Simon Periton, who are continuing a tradition of artists working with product, but with a twist. The collaborations explore the possibilities of new materials, innovating in both design and manufacturing.

The two retail stories of the past decade have been the rise of luxury and the importance of provenance. The big question now surrounds a product’s origin, from tuna to handbags. The new ISSI accessories combine no compromise on quality while being a sound product. 

The collection uses materials that were previously destined for landfill with a focus on decommissioned British fire-hose, but also includes reclaimed leather, reclaimed event material, decommissioned parachute silk and tea sacks. Fifty percent of profits will be donated to charities associated with the waste.  In the case of the fire-hose line, the donation will be made to the Fire Fighters’ Charity.

ISSI has created exhibitions around the new line at the V&A Museum, Sotheby’s and London Fashion Week.

ISSI was founded by Isabella Macpherson and Sigrid Wilkinson.
ISSI’s sister company, ARTS CO, was founded by Isabella and Sigrid in 2007.  You can see more of their ongoing projects with artists and designers at www.arts-co.com or contact sigrid@arts-co.com

For further information about ISSI please contact isabella@issiworld.com

ISSI and Elvis & Kresse worked together to build a collection which combines creativity and care for the environment.  For more information about Elvis & Kresse email James@elvisandkresse.com or kresse@elvisandkresse.com or go to www.elvisandkresse.com

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Waste Not Want It