From Fabric to Finish: The Journey of a Thoughtfully Made Garment

From Fabric to Finish: The Journey of a Thoughtfully Made Garment

Gordon Hewitt

Follow the journey of Wild Rose forever pieces to learn how we go from raw materials to fashion pieces across a global supply chain built on craftsmanship and sustainability.

A Community Response to Water Hyacinth

A Community Response to Water Hyacinth

Gordon Hewitt

Water hyacinth along Lake Victoria is transformed by local artisans into eco-friendly, tree-free paper and packaging, turning an invasive weed into a sustainable resource.

Father’s Day 2026 Shirt Picks

Father’s Day 2026 Shirt Picks

Gordon Hewitt
Tagged: Fathers Day
Top five picks from the Wild Rose shirt collection for fathers day gifts. Discover unique designs and histories in our collection of stylish cotton shirts.
Water Hyacinth Series [Part 2]

Water Hyacinth Series [Part 2]

Gordon Hewitt

L. Victoria has been locked in a tight battle with water hyacinth for decades. Here is the full saga, from how the weed got there, to its effects on the basin. 

How an Ornamental Plant Took Over the World

How an Ornamental Plant Took Over the World

Gordon Hewitt

Water hyacinth is an invasive aquatic weed, but its story also highlights the importance of local action and restoration. This first post looks at how it spread from South America to East Africa and what is being done to manage it.

How to Plant Flowers on Fabric

How to Plant Flowers on Fabric

Gordon Hewitt

Discover the process of printing beautiful floral and geometric patterns on fabric, as seen in Wild Rose Pieces.

Future Business Leaders Benchmark Sustainability with Wild Rose in Nairobi

Future Business Leaders Benchmark Sustainability with Wild Rose in Nairobi

Gordon Hewitt
[KAREN, NAIROBI] On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, Wild Rose hosted a delegation of faculty and students from Trinity Western University in Canada. The event lasted ~2 hours, allowing for extensive...
Why African Fashion Should Be Anything But Fast

Why African Fashion Should Be Anything But Fast

Gordon Hewitt

The low price tag and massive scale of fast fashion may seem fitting for Africa, but it comes at such a cost to the environment and populations that it cannot be the future. 

How 6000 Years of Sustainable Consumption Inspired a Shirt Design

How 6000 Years of Sustainable Consumption Inspired a Shirt Design

Gordon Hewitt
Asked about his wealth, a Bedouin once pointed to a palm tree, saying, “Its fronds are fuel, its trunk is shade, its fibre is rope, its bark makes containers, and...
From Trash to Packaging: How A Community Centre Turns Waste Into Sustainable Packaging

From Trash to Packaging: How A Community Centre Turns Waste Into Sustainable Packaging

Gordon Hewitt
If you order a Wild Rose shirt or dress, it will arrive at your doorstep packaged inside a neat, brown paper bag. Now, I know you’ll be eager to get...
What Is Slow Fashion?

What Is Slow Fashion?

Gordon Hewitt

Discover slow fashion, an ethical approach to clothing that prioritizes quality, sustainability, and fairness in the textile industry, and learn how you can slow down your wardrobe. 

Press Release: Wild Rose Certifies as a B Corporation

Press Release: Wild Rose Certifies as a B Corporation

Gordon Hewitt
Fashion brand, Wild Rose, has announced today its certification as a B Corporation (or B Corp), joining a growing group of companies reinventing business by pursuing purpose as well as...