THE SILK SWAP PROGRAM

At 23rd August, we believe in creating garments that endure - in both quality and meaning.

Our 100% silk maxi dress is designed to last, yet also to evolve beyond its first life.

Through the Silk Swap Program, we invite the first 23 customers who purchase from our original 100% Silk Maxi Dress range to take part in this circular fashion initiative.

After two years of wear, you’ll have the opportunity to return your dress to us. Each returned piece will be carefully assessed and responsibly repurposed or recycled, ensuring its story continues sustainably.

In appreciation of your conscious choice, you’ll receive a new 23rd August piece of equal value, continuing our shared journey toward a greener future.

Customers who successfully enrol in the program will receive a Silk Swap card included in their parcel as proof of participation.

By participating, you help reduce waste, extend the lifespan of natural fibres, and support a more mindful approach to design and renewal.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

  • The Silk Swap Program applies exclusively to the first 23 customers who purchase from the 100% Silk Maxi Dress range.
  • Returned items must be part of this original silk collection.
  • One replacement piece per customer.
  • Offer valid for two years from the original date of purchase.
  • Replacement pieces will be of equal retail value at the time of exchange.

BEHIND THE SCENES 23RD AUGUST

"I’ve lived, studied, and worked across different parts of the world - drawing lessons not just from schools or studios, but from the people, textures, and cultures around me.

My path hasn’t followed a straight line. I’ve learned by watching, listening, making, and unmaking. And through it all, one belief has stayed with me: clothing should feel like it belongs to you.

I’ve never believed in forcing yourself into something just because it’s beautiful. The pieces we wear should work for us - moving with us, adapting to our lives, and becoming part of our everyday rituals.

They should make us feel at ease, quietly confident, and subtly elevated - not just dressed, but expressed. This brand was born from that idea: to create clothing that holds space for comfort, individuality, and longevity.

To make pieces you reach for again and again - not because they’re trendy, but because they simply feel right.

Crafted with premium fabrics, hand-finished details, and an honest respect for how we live now, these are garments designed to last - and to be lived in.

If something I’ve made becomes part of your everyday - something that makes you feel more like yourself, more at ease, more powerful - then I’ve done what I set out to do."