Nestled in the heart of Portland, Oregon, French Meadows is a woman-owned and operated brand that serves as a beacon of slow fashion and eco-conscious craftsmanship in a world that is plagued by fast fashion and excessive waste.

We specialize in corsets, Renaissance Faire costumes, and other enchanting items, all lovingly crafted with a feminine and whimsical touch. Our commitment to sustainability runs deep, with many of our exquisite creations made right here in our cozy cottage industry home studio.

Every item from French Meadows is prepared and nurtured by our small team of faeries, who hope that with each item you receive, it brings you one step closer to the enchanted. Join us in embracing a slower pace of life, where butterflies dance, lavender fields stretch on for miles, and whimsy never ends.


HI! I'M REBEKA 👋
I’m the owner of French Meadows, and I also handle a few other tasks such as designing, sewing, customer service, shipping, ordering, marketing, research and development, styling, photography, editing, or in other words… everything!
I learned corset-making in college during my studies to be a fashion designer, and throughout my college education, corsets were always on my mind. After college I worked in the fashion industry in many capacities in sewing, costuming, and patternmaking, but I continued making corsets as a hobby. In January of 2018 I started selling my corsets on Etsy as an experiment. As interest in my work started to develop, corset making quickly took over my life. Many late nights and weekends were spent at my sewing machine, and the endless rolls of fabric stashed around my living room were constantly outgrowing their space.

I eventually took the giant step of leaving my full time job to focus on French Meadows, and I’m so glad I did! The support for slow-fashion and sustainably-made products has been overwhelming, and it brings me so much joy that people would continue to support brands that focus on caring for people and the environment.


HOW DOES FRENCH MEADOWS PRACTICE SUSTAINABILITY AND SLOW FASHION?
At French Meadows, we take pride in our commitment to preserving the planet while crafting exquisite custom-fit clothing that embraces your unique style. Sustainability is at the core of our ethos, and we achieve this through a variety of methods:

CLOTHING MADE BY HANDS THAT CARE
All of our "made to order" clothing items are handmade right here in Portland, Oregon. We employ a small team of local artisan women to help craft these items, and by doing so, we can ensure the folks who make these items are treated fairly and paid living wages. It also means we can reduce packaging and carbon emissions by staying local.

As for our items that are manufactured outside of the U.S., we work closely with our manufacturers to ensure workers throughout our supply chain are being treated ethically and fairly, with a focus on health and safety and fair pay, and prohibition of child labor, overwork, discrimination, and forced labor.

CUSTOM FIT CLOTHING
Custom fit clothing just fits…differently. In a world of fast fashion and one size fits all, many people are used to wearing ill fitting clothing they end up getting rid of after only a few wears. By tailoring each piece to your specific measurements, we not only eliminate excess fabric waste but also provide a perfect fit, extending the lifespan of your cherished wardrobe additions.

SMALL-BATCH PRODUCTION METHODS AND TIMELESS STYLES
By producing limited quantities of each garment, we minimize waste and maintain an unwavering focus on quality. Many fashion brands over-produce styles that get thrown in landfills to make room for the next season’s trend. All of our items are either made-to-order or produced in small quantities, so you’ll never find us throwing clothing away. We focus on styles that are timeless (we’re talking about hundreds of years of history kind of timeless!), so not only can we save clothing from the landfill by bringing it back season after season, but you can also wear it year after year in style.

ECO FRIENDLY PACKAGING AND SUSTAINABLE FABRIC OPTIONS
We take eco-conscious packaging seriously, and we strive to minimize our environmental footprint with every package we ship. Most of our packaging materials made from recycled plastics, paper, and cardboard, reducing the demand for new resources and diverting waste from landfills. When your order arrives, read the info on the outside of your packaging for more information about where it came from and tips on how to recycle it.
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