About ALEO
The inspiration for Aleo was born from a meeting of minds across the globe. A desire to connect people through artisan craftmanship, understated luxury and contemporary asthethics drove the formation of the brand. Guided by our slow fashion approach, we are focused on creating playful modern shapes that are as original as they are timeless.
Born in Sydney, Australia, nurtured in Northern India and now based in Ireland, Alēo is a global brand at it’s core. Co-founders Tara and Jonathan Jordan wanted to create something both playful and creative, while remaining true to their passion for sustainability and slow-fashion processes.
The brand name Aleo (/'a:.ley.o:/) represents a small village nestled in the Himalayas, where Tara & Jonathan’s son was born. This secluded mountain hamlet inspired the ethos of Alēo; the clean air, snow capped Himalyas and endless sense of wonder made us stead-fast in our desire to deliver authentic products for women/individuals/fashion lovers from all walks of life.
Aleo strives to give its customers a fresh, playful and refined aesthetic, rooted in slow sustainable fashion, employing the use of skilled high-quality artisanal craftsmanship. Our collections are our connections; an expansive palette of global influences underpinned by understated luxury and timelessness.
At ALEO, sustainability and slow fashion processes are embedded in the DNA of the brand. We believe passionately in a sustainable future for all. We are dedicated to only using ethically sourced materials, responsible supply chains and commitment to artisan-made elements. We are constantly learning. Through research, innovation and creativity we are actively working to make better choices every day.
Every piece in our collection is representative of the skilled work of our talented artisans. Empowering and improving their livelihoods is at the forefront of our business. 85% of our products are made by hand, highlighting our committed to slow, low-impact manufacturing processes. We are dedicated to enabling all our resources to be a brand with clear ethical goals and intentional sustainable practices.
We are highly rigorous when choosing partners. Our access to a single tannery allows us to minimise our carbon footprint and have transparency in our materials and processes. We use 100% traceable leather with a zero waste policy. All our scrap leather is re-purposed and re-used in the next stages of production, this is non-negotiable for us.