Where Craft Meets Consciousnes
“Creativity has no limits, but our planet does.”
At An Vandenberk, a sustainable fashion label based in Brussels, sustainability is not a marketing label but a foundation. Whether it’s an upcycled leather handbag or an avant-garde bamboo garment, every piece is made with intention, transparency, and respect for the people and processes behind it.
Leather goods
Circular by Design
All bags are handcrafted in Brussels using:
- Upcycled leather (from your items or my curated stock)
- Carefully selected surplus hides
- New leather only upon request, originating from LWG Gold certified European tanneries.
I carefully select every piece for its quality, finish, and character. Off-cuts are never wasted: they become keychains, card holders or pouches, adding life to every scrap.
Hardware is sourced from a selection of high-end European suppliers, primarily in Italy, France, Belgium and the Netherlands. I focus on quality, aesthetics, and eco-conscious production — including brass hardware made from recycled material. When possible and appropriate to the design, I reuse existing hardware from vintage or second-hand sources.
My approach is personal, slow, and transparent — each project made to last, not to follow trends.
📍 Recognised by COSH! as a sustainable leather brand.
See my realisations hereClothing Collection
Bamboo Clothing: Artistic, Ethical, and European
This Is No Disco is my high-end clothing label, rooted in avant-garde aesthetics and crafted from bamboo fabrics. Sustainable fashion from Brussels.
All garments are:
- Designed in Brussels
- Produced by Bamboo Belgium in northern Portugal
- Printed in Brussels (INK studio)
- Made with OEKO-TEX 100 certified bamboo fabric, sourced from FSC-certified pulp in China using a closed-loop process
Why Bamboo?
- Needs no pesticides or fertilisers
- Grows fast with rain & sun
- Absorbs 30% more CO2 than cotton
- 80% less polluting to produce than traditional textiles
- Hypoallergenic, breathable, anti-bacterial
- Thermoregulating and UV-resistant
- Soft as silk, biodegradable
Each piece is made in limited series. No overproduction, no deadstock.
🕵️ Sustainability screening by COSH! for This Is No Disco is currently in progress.
See the clothing collectionProduction in portugal
Human-Centred, Local, Transparent
Every step of the bamboo production process takes place within an 80 km radius in northern Portugal. I visited the sites in person and interviewed the people behind your garments.
🎥 You can watch these interviews on YouTube to see the people and places behind the process — from weaving and sewing to fabric innovation. Watch the videos here
Every step of the bamboo production process takes place within an 80 km radius in northern Portugal. I visited the sites in person and interviewed the people behind your garments.
Weaving Mill
(Ricardo, Manager)
Located in a state-of-the-art facility, the weaving process uses separate, contamination-free lines per material type. Bamboo yarns are heavier, softer, and more moisture-absorbent than cotton or viscose, making them ideal for breathable, skin-friendly clothing. Machines are monitored using AI inspection tools for top quality control. Ongoing innovations include rib knits, American fleece, interlock, and more.
Certifications: OEKO-TEX 100, FSC (pending supplier confirmation)
“The bamboo fibre may shrink more, but the benefits for skin and comfort are incomparable.”
Production Atelier
(Christina, Director)
This cut-and-sew atelier employs 18 skilled women and is tailored for small productions. Christina fosters a caring work environment with good air circulation, natural light, and regular government-mandated medical check-ups every 6 months. Machines are fine-tuned for each fabric type, and garment quality is checked by a dedicated team.
“Happy people make better garments. Our whole system is based on peace, care, and dedication.”
No overproduction: the atelier only starts production when all materials are available. Waste is minimised by balancing size breakdowns per fabric cut.
Textile Development
(Leonor, Textile Engineer)
With 28 years of experience, Leonor supports Bamboo Belgium in developing new and improved bamboo fabrics. She begins at the fibre level, helping to select or even develop custom yarns. Shrinkage, softness, stretch, and printability are her key focus points.
“You can’t cheat nature. But when you understand the fibre, you can elevate its strengths.”
She worked on the development of your American fleece fabric, one of the most luxurious and comfortable items in the collection.
In the Atelier
Low Impact by Design
My Brussels-based sustainable fashion atelier is designed for minimal environmental footprint:
- Nearly zero waste: I fill only one small bin every 3 months
- All waste is carefully sorted and recycled
- I reuse packaging materials whenever possible for shipping
- Custom-built tools from repurposed materials ensure lifelong use
- I use a bicycle as my main mode of transport and encourage clients, visitors and suppliers to come by bike or public transport
- I host fittings and shoots in a fully upcycled cardboard fitting room
Sustainability starts at the source, but lives in the details.
Trusted Sourcing
Partners Who Share Our Values
Transparency also means naming those who stand behind the materials we use. We work with a carefully selected group of European suppliers, known for their quality, sustainability credentials, and ethical approach.
Rather than list them all here, we’ve dedicated a separate page where you can explore the full sourcing story behind our leather, hardware, reinforcement materials, and tools.
Ethical by Choice, Not by Trend
- No mass production
- No seasonal oversupply
- No greenwashing
- Yes to long-term partnerships
- Yes to human contact & transparency
- Yes to garments and bags made to last and be loved
Curious to know more? Just ask. I believe every piece should tell the full story of its making.