Ethos

At the heart of Dressy Bessy’s small business is a commitment to equality, honesty, and integrity. As a company owned, run, and led by women, it believes that these values are essential to creating a quality environment that produces quality products. The brand approaches everything they do with mindfulness and the best of intentions, working to constantly improve its impact on the planet. The label's compassion extends to all those involved in its operations - from suppliers to employees and the Earth itself. Dressy Bessy embraces a "less is more" outlook, recognising that by simplifying its approach, it can create greater impact and achieve more meaningful results. Ultimately, the label's goal is to create a business that reflects its values and serves as a model for others. Dressy Bessy is proud to be a small business that prioritises people, the planet, and purpose.

&Again = Re-Loved
This commitment is demonstrated with our &Again page, featuring pre-loved Dressy Bessy items. This initiative promotes sustainability and offers unique vintage pieces for you to enjoy.

Empowering Women through Ethical Production
The label is dedicated to empowering women on their terms. It offers fair pay and flexible work-from-home opportunities, allowing its talented Balinese team to balance work and family life seamlessly. By collaborating with small factories, Dressy Bessy upholds ethical practices, ensuring every product is made with care. It is not just a workplace but a community breaking barriers and creating meaningful opportunities for women to thrive.

Our Commitment to the Planet
At Dressy Bessy, our commitment to sustainability isn't just a trend—it's a core belief woven into every piece we create. We select our fabrics with the utmost care, favouring options like organic cotton, Better Cotton Initiative (BCI), and Eco Vera fabrics that tread lightly on our planet. Each collection is made in limited sizing in each style, championing a philosophy that not only minimises waste but maximises individuality. We embrace innovation by where possible transform fabric scraps into unique items that tell a story of resourcefulness. Recycling and reusing are cornerstones of our practice. We actively engage and educate our staff and their families about the benefits of recycling, fostering a community driven toward sustainable living.

We proudly dedicate a portion of our profits to Trees4TreesTM ensuring that our love for the planet echoes even beyond the pieces we craft.

Dealing with Off-cuts
We are happy to give our production off-cuts a second life through the creative work of Plastik Kembali. Elissa and her team of local artisans up-cycle them alongside other recycled material into beautiful artworks in their studio in Lombok. 

Shipping
In order to keep transport emissions as low as possible, we opt for DHL’s Go Green Plus service which reduces the carbon footprint of our retail shipments by 30%. This works through the use of more sustainable aviation fuel obtained from renewable sources compared to traditional petroleum-based jet fuel.