We’re Ninety Percent, a London-based sustainable womenswear label that shares 90% of our profits. We’ve created a pioneering business model, to try and approach the fashion industry differently…
Way back in 1988, our co-founders Para Hamilton and Shafiq Hassan met and a bond was formed over John Lennon, David Attenborough, world music, disappearing tribes and craftsmen, and the virtues of organic food, amongst other things. Back then, and somewhat ahead of her time, Para said to Shafiq, "Planet comes first", and it's this ethos that has powered their business partnership and friendship for 30 years in the garment industry - culminating in the creation of an industry-leading garment manufacturing facility in Bangladesh that puts planet and people before profit.
Launched in 2018, Ninety Percent was born out of this revolutionary caring spirit with a model that is based on sharing and 360-degree empowerment. We share 90% of our distributed profits between charitable causes and those who make our collection happen. Then we invite you to vote for your chosen cause using the unique code found in your garment’s care label. Find out more about the causes we support here.
What about our clothes? At Ninety Percent, we do pared back, luxury basics to elevate the everyday. We’re talking well-cut organic cotton sweats, detail-driven jersey staples and beautifully crafted knits from organic merino. These are clothes built to last, and love. We don’t believe in short-lived trends and hope that once you have finished with your Ninety Percent garment you’ll pass it on for somebody else to love, too.
“We created a concept that is all about making maximum change with our profits, where our customers know they are being a part of a revolution in the way businesses are run. Why not change and find a new version of capitalism - our version? We’re trying a crazy idea and seeing if it connects with people.”
Shafiq Hassan, Co-founder
“Inclusivity is a very overused word nowadays, but Ninety Percent was truly built for the many, not the few. We have a relaxed sensibility: modern but not austere, feminine but not girly, casual but not athletic. Putting sustainability first, our woman gives a damn about the impact her clothes have on the planet. Not to mention she also expects well-considered designs that are built to last.”
Ben Matthews, Creative Director