Kate Sylvester
Women's Fashion
Kate Sylvester was launched in partnership with Wayne Conway in 1993. It has three major lines: Kate Sylvester Womenswear, Sylvester and Kate Sylvester Menswear. As well as eyewear and footwear ranges.

Overall

Owned NZL
Rating D
About the Ratings
Conway Sylver Ltd / Kate Sylvester
NZL

Company Assessment

(Last updated Jan 2020)
Conway Sylver Ltd / Kate Sylvester
Criticism
D+ grade in 2019 Ethical Fashion Report
D+ grade in the Baptist World Aid Australia's 'Ethical Fashion Report 2019', which grades companies, from A to F, on the strength of their systems to mitigate against the risks of forced labour, child labour and worker exploitation in their supply chains, as well as protect the environment from the harmful impacts of the fashion industry. Assessment criteria fall into five main categories: policies, transparency and traceability, auditing and supplier relationships, worker empowerment and environmental management.
Information
Fur free
This designer label is listed on the PETA Australia website as being committed to a fur free fashion industry.
Source: PETA (2018)
Environmental claims
This company has environmental claims on its website under the headings such as minimising waste and recycling, composting and compostable packaging, repairs initiative.
Social responsibility claims
80-90% of the Kate Sylvester collection and 60% of their entire product offering is made in New Zealand. This company also has responsible fabric sourcing and responsible purchasing claims on its website.
> About the Icons

Company Details

Type:
Private company

Contact Details

Address:
PO Box 47825, Ponsonby, Auckland, New Zealand
Website:
www.katesylvester.com

Products / Brands

Kate Sylvester
Kate Sylvester Womens Fashion