About Mare
Intermediate fashion
Not fast fashion, not slow fashion, but somewhere in between: well-made clothes in small runs, made by people who are paid fairly, at prices that make sense.
How Mare started
Mare started in January 2023 as a made-to-order brand. Every piece was cut and sewn for the person who ordered it.
People kept coming back and asking for the same pieces, so we soon moved into ready-to-wear. Cargo pants were where it began, and they're still at the heart of what we make. From there we grew into linen sets and other easy pieces you'll reach for again and again.
Why intermediate
- 01
We don't overproduce
We make in small runs and restock what people actually wear. When your size is sold out, many pieces can be made to order, so nothing is made just to sit on a shelf.
- 02
We pay fair wages
Everyone who makes Mare is paid fairly for their skill and their time. Good clothes start with people who are treated well.
- 03
We work with local artisans
Most of our pieces are made by artisans in Abuja and across Nigeria. We work with them over time and help them build their skills, so the craft gets better with every collection.
- 04
You get your money's worth
Good fabrics, careful finishing and honest prices. Clothes made to be worn often, long after the trend has moved on.
Made by people we know
Behind every Mare piece is a tailor we work with directly, not a faceless factory. We solve problems together, share what we learn and invest in their skills, from cutting patterns to finishing seams.
When they grow, the clothes get better, and so does the community that makes them.