ABOUT THE BRAND
Established by Lea Carleen, RILEY & MONICA was born out of a desire for comfy, quality essentials that were timeless in design, durable in function and inclusive in size.
It is a non-seasonal, slow, handmade to order brand, consciously designed and produced in London.
The aim is to waive the reoccurrence of how its clothing is produced and focus on curating classic staples that transcend trends and seasons.
Carefully Curated.
Each piece has been intentionally curated with an everyday wardrobe at the forefront. To minimise the effort in dressing and help others alike, build a capsule of essentials or mix and match to complement existing ones. We believe every wardrobe tells a story and have designed a line of pieces to create your very own.
Sustainably Sourced.
At RILEY & MONICA, we have a strong focus on conscious practices from start to finish. We offer a slower, friendly alternative to fast-fashion using responsibly sourced natural fabrics, which derive from low-impact and/or eco-friendly crops. This ensures that our clothes are not only doing all the good things like minimising our environmental impact but can also be enjoyed through all seasons, for years to come.
Mindfully Made.
Currently, all of our pieces are designed, cut and sewn by our very own founder Lea, in her home studio in London. All orders we receive are made to order specifically for each and every customer, ensuring our production is controlled and we are doing our best to eliminate any unnecessary waste.
From The Founder.
When I had the vision for a brand, I told myself; I didn’t want to create another clothing brand that simply adds to the state of today’s fashion industry.
I wanted to create a brand with purpose and mindful intentions. It has been a journey back to the basics of clothing: quality, longevity, simplicity. In a world moving so fast, I wanted to create my own space for slow fashion - a brand rooted in an intentional foundation with a sustainable approach and stands tall for less noise, more meaning.
RILEY & MONICA is about slowing down, choosing quality and consciously finding beauty in the essentials. It’s for women who are alike and share the same values or for those simply wanting to create a wardrobe story of their own. It’s for anyone who wishes to welcome a new alternative with clothes that feel good, look good and ultimately, do good!