about
founded by Jessica Jay, reparation studio offers a modern and creative approach to garment alterations, repairs, bespoke and sampling services on Mount Eden Road, Tāmaki Makaurau.
anchored by a desire for less, reparation studio intends to keep clothing on the body, in the wardrobe and out of landfills.
inspired by the relationship between garment, wearer, and maker, reparation studio celebrates the sentimental, the well-loved and the imperfect in an industry consumed by newness.
“reparation studio embodies my personal values. by opening the doors of my studio to you for consultations, I hope to offer a warm and personalised experience for all. My focus is to ensure that every person who enters reparation studio leaves feeling a little more confident, uplifted and comfortable in their clothing and body.
I believe that garments carry personal narratives. how we choose to wear and care for them is a unique expression of our inner selves. I treat every alteration and repair with this intimate relationship between garment and wearer in mind.”
Jess
background
studio founder Jess is a Whitecliffe BFA graduate with over six years of industry experience working in diverse roles for local fashion designers such as Kate Sylvester, Taylor Boutique and Juliette Hogan.
this experience has provided a solid base of knowledge, technical skill, passion, and love for the local garment industry.
Jess has a special interest in minimising textile waste through zero-waste pattern making and upcycling practices, which is evident throughout her body of work.