Gifts from Burel Factory
Editorial
This collection is the first part of a new story. A collection inspired by the factory and the heritage that echoes from Serra da Estrela. Imbued with contemporary design, at times it incorporates the natural tones and textures of the mountain, at times it is part of the color and scenic atmosphere of production at the Burel Factory — the factory and stage where it all happens.
Fashion is about telling a good story.
“Fashion is about telling a good story. It's about being able to tell the story of a brand's heritage, from the inside out. About its origin, its value, and its unique place—a place that will never be the same as anyone else's, because of the people within it. Because of the memory that accumulates in the sum of its parts, in the history that is identity. The notion of heritage is everything I absorbed when I went to work abroad and handled fabrics like Harris Tweed, Alexanders of Scotland, and even Liberty's. That's when I realized and learned what this textile heritage is, and it's a profound patrimony. With this distance, I perceived the immensity of our Portuguese heritage, and it was a part of that heritage that I found here at Burel Factory.” — Filipa Homem, Designer and Creative Director
Limited Edition 1/100
The collection is limited to 100 units per design, and all production waste is recycled and reused. A truly sustainable approach supported by slow production, sustainable processes and certifications, aligned with the best partners in the textile industry to give more meaning to the pieces we weave. A conscious edition from start to finish, from cutting to finishing.
Made more by hands than machines.
Although using looms from another era, the Burel Factory's process is partially handmade, following traditional artisanal knowledge and ancestral weaving techniques. Since the time when the industry was handcrafted, fabric production has been conducted by 19th-century machines, conferring greater authenticity and quality of finish. We don't believe in mass production: it's many hands that make this factory work. More hands than machines, more local and family generations than ever before—even retired weavers who continue to nourish new generations with their mastery.
No Time. No Season.
New icons. A collection of pieces made to last, inspired by the textile archive and the manual processes collected at the Burel Factory. A collection where fabric production standards were challenged and elevated. New burel weights were tested, resulting in this timeless approach, ready to be worn year-round.
