BITE

BITE is a sustainable European designer clothing label for women, founded in Berlin in 2011 by designer Beatriz Tomás. The label is all about independent design, artisan work, support of local trade and sustainable fashion, and Tomás belongs to a fresh wave of designers building brands with a more conscious approach to fashion at their core, empowering female work and ethical practices. BITE makes tops, dresses, skirts, pants and jackets such as the Lugosi Dress, Smog Dress, Dusk Skirt, Stratus Crop Top and Agate Jacket, many cut in body-hugging jersey and satin. All manufacturing is handled in-house in Berlin, Germany, giving the label full control over quality, sustainability and ethical practices. The brand rejects fast fashion and the delocalisation of production, protecting the labour rights and dignity of the people involved in making its clothes. It prioritises quality over quantity, uses sustainable fabrics and locally sourced materials, and aims to minimise waste at every step of production. Local manufacturing also cuts transport emissions and supports the regional economy, as part of what BITE describes as a movement that values craftsmanship, transparency and responsible production.