April 08, 2019

Eco-Innovation: Recover® Yarn

Textile waste is a huge global problem and the textiles industry has a significant impact on the environment due to its land, water and energy intensive operations. At Riley Studio, we try and source recycled yarns as much as we can and we’re proud to work with Recover® recycled yarns....

April 04, 2019

Step Inside: Introducing the Sharing Series

Welcome to The Sharing Series. We wanted to delve into topics we care about as a brand and use voices from our community to explore these aspects in our everyday lives. In this series, we explore the concept of sharing clothes, what human kind is, and what it means to...

March 26, 2019

RS Living: London's Best Sustainable Restaurants

London has plenty to offer and its extensive food scene never disappoints. However, with food waste becoming a significant global issue, we wanted to round up our favourite restaurants in London who are incorporating sustainability into their businesses. The sustainability association Too Good To Waste estimates that UK restaurants waste a staggering...

March 22, 2019

In The Loop: World Water Day

Today is World Water Day, and this year it is about tackling our current water crisis, and addressing the reasons why so many people are being left behind. SDG 6 is Clean Water and Sanitation and the aim is to ensure availability and sustainable management of water for all by...

March 19, 2019

Step Inside: The Inspiration Behind Collection 02

At Riley Studio, we consistently look to nature to gain inspiration for our collections. For Collection 02 we looked to an island situated in the North Atlantic… Iceland. Its raw, untouched and captivating landscapes drew us in as we looked to escape from the urban environment of London.

March 14, 2019

Eco-Innovation: Waxed Cotton

Did you know that the concept of waxed cotton was originally developed in the early 15th century by sailors? Scottish North Sea fleets began treating flax sailcloth with fish oils and grease in an attempt to waterproof their sails, keeping them light and efficient.

March 13, 2019

RS Living: Our Favourite Reusable Coffee Cups

There are lots of little steps you can take towards living a more sustainable life, and swapping to a reusable coffee cup is one of them! Did you know that in the UK we use 7 million disposable coffee cups every day, that’s 2.5 billion a year…