The Art of Upcycling Marine Waste
Making a bag from a decommissioned life raft is quite a journey. Upcycling marine waste is much more difficult and rewarding than it seems.
Category: Sustainability
11 Years of Upcycling: What We’ve Learned
This year, 3QUARTERS is 11 years old. 11 years of upcycling in Athens has taught us many things, about ourselves, our customers and the world.
What is Slow Fashion?
What is Slow Fashion? And Why We Choose It. Slow fashion is a choice, and choices are more important than needs.
The Life of a Ferry Life Raft
Have you ever taken a ferry to the Aegean islands? Have you seen those white barrels stacked on every deck? Each one is an inflatable ferry life raft.
Ethical Manufacturing
The term ethical manufacturing gets used a great deal in fashion and design circles, but it is not always clear what it actually means in practice.
Why Sustainable Materials Matter
There’s a lot that goes into making a premium bag. We strive to use only sustainable materials. But what does “sustainable materials” actually mean? Is there an easy way to tell them apart?
Why We Offer Free Repairs
We want you to love your 3QUARTERS product. We handcraft everything with care so they have a long life. That’s why we offer free repairs. For life.
Awnings in Athens
Athens is a city of light, and awnings. The sun shapes the rhythm of life. And awnings have a secret, amazing culture of colours, time and intimacy.