Anna Ivakhnenko

PRODUCTION LOCATIONS

• Belgium

WORKING CONDITIONS & WAGES

Production takes place in Belgium, in close collaboration with small ateliers. Working in Belgium reduces labour rights risks, as European labour laws include strict regulations on safety, wages, and working conditions. The proximity to the designer, short transport routes, and the ability to directly oversee production are additional advantages.

There are only a few suppliers with whom close and personal contact is maintained, allowing for direct control over production processes. The designer can regularly visit the workshops to inspect the conditions herself.

The pieces are mostly handcrafted, often as one-of-a-kind designs, ensuring high quality and transparency in the supply chain. 

MATERIALS

• GRS-certified recycled polyester (rPET)
• TENCEL™
• Silk
• Triacetate
• Polyamid
• GOTS-certified cotton

The rPET polyester is GRS-certified, which guarantees that the fabric contains at least 20% recycled materials. Read more here about the environmental impacts of recycled polyester.

The GOTS standard ensures that the fibres come from controlled organic farming and are processed throughout the entire supply chain in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. Learn more here about the benefits of organic cotton.

PACKAGING

• Within the supply chain, the brand uses paper packaging.
• Paper is also used for e‑commerce packaging according to the brand’s information.

WATER USE & CHEMICALS

The fabrics from the Dutch fabric supplier are produced using a digital printing process that offers several ecological advantages. The company uses more environmentally friendly inks and completely eliminates water consumption during printing, significantly reducing the risk of water pollution and chemical waste. Operating without minimum order quantities also helps prevent overproduction and material waste.

However, the risk of microplastic release remains due to the use of recycled polyester.

CIRCULAR PRODUCT DESIGN

The brand mainly works with material blends, which complicates the recycling process.
Anna Ivakhnenko offers a few upcycled products in the online shop, made from used materials and transformed into new, unique pieces – saving resources and reducing waste.

A take-back service for worn garments is not offered.

The pieces are handcrafted in small ateliers, promoting high quality and long-lasting durability.

CIRCULAR BUSINESS MODEL

The brand Anna Ivakhnenko currently does not offer a repair service or a take-back programme. Other circular business models, such as rental, resale, or repair programmes, are also not documented.

DISTANCE & COMPLEXITY OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN

• Belgium
• Netherlands
• The Anna Ivakhnenko headquarters are located in Liège, Belgium.

TRANSPORT

• As no sales have yet taken place through the online shop, shipping has not yet been tested in practice. However, the brand plans to use Bpost or comparable delivery services.
• No specific means or routes of transport within the supply chain are mentioned.

• Silk

The brand provides no information about the fibre’s origin or whether it comes from animal-friendly production.
A Code of Conduct regarding the use of animal-derived materials is not documented.

PRODUCT DESIGN

Anna Ivakhnenko’s collections are primarily aimed at women. The designs are conceived as capsule pieces that can be easily combined.
The style is timeless, functional, and elegant, allowing the pieces to suit various occasions.

SLOW FASHION PROCESSES

The brand Anna Ivakhnenko does not follow fixed seasonal collections. Instead, it works with a continuous collection, gradually adding new designs. Initially, collections were produced in larger quantities, but the designer now focuses on unique pieces and small batches.
The brand combines stock production with made-to-order items. By producing on demand, the risk of overproduction is reduced, as pieces are only made according to actual demand.

PRODUCT TRANSPARENCY

The product pages specify material composition and care instructions. The production location is also stated.

A size chart with corresponding body measurements is available. These details ensure good traceability.

PROCESS TRANSPARENCY

The brand Anna Ivakhnenko provides some information about its suppliers and processes. It clearly states that production takes place in Belgium and that fabrics are printed by a textile producer in the Netherlands. Product pages also include concrete details about materials and production sites, ensuring a certain level of transparency at the product level.