Marlow & Maewas born in August 2015 from a desire to create something beautiful, functional and effortless for my little boy, Marlow. It all started with a simple wish to get back to basics — to design pieces made from quality natural fabrics, with timeless shapes and thoughtful details that could be loved, lived in and passed down.
When Marlow was around five months old, I couldn’t find the kind of clothing I was dreaming of — so I made it myself. The very first Marlow & Mae pieces were hand-sewn at my kitchen table: vintage-inspired, alternative designs in soft, natural fibres and muted colour palettes. I adore timeless designs that can be passed down through generations.
What began as a one-woman project quickly grew beyond anything I could have imagined. As demand increased, it became clear that I couldn’t keep up with production on my own. With the support of my family and our wonderful community, I began working with a small group of reputable, sustainable manufacturers. These trusted partners — based in Nepal, China and India — have been part of the Marlow & Mae family for many years and uphold the same ethical and environmental standards we believe in. Our main manufacturer carries the SMETA certificate that insures that our products are made in facilities with safe, fair and ethical working conditions.
While every new design is still created in-house and we continue to sew our original samples and special pieces here in our studio, most of our production is now handled by our manufacturing partners. This allows us to maintain the quality and attention to detail we’re known for, without compromising on our slow, considered approach to design. We always have the ability to make our garments in-house, but collaborating with our long-time manufacturers ensures that each collection is crafted with care and consistency — and that our little family-run label can continue to grow sustainably.
Today, Marlow & Mae ships hundreds of orders worldwide each week. From humble beginnings, we’re so proud to have built a brand that remains true to its roots: thoughtful design with high-quality fabric in timeless styles.
Thank you for supporting our journey — I hope you and your little ones cherish our creations as much as we do.
Bek xx
Photo by @laine_tribes
