Every nightgown made by Madde is unique and it has it’s story – a copy of a pattern was found in a History Museum of ancient Latvians, another pattern was drawn from an original Victorian nighty that was bought in an antique shop in England, some other designs were made by Madde designer who finds her inspiration in the beauty of the old.
Madde nightgowns reveal the glamor of the antique to the contemporary woman. They create a special feeling for the one wearing them, telling fascinating stories and just for the night letting the woman feel how would it be to become a Victorian lady, an ancient Latvian farmer’s daughter or a duke’s lover.
All Madde nightgowns are handmade, using only natural materials like light cotton, fine linen or silky viscose. Madde nightgowns are comfortable to wear, easy to wash and made according to the highest quality standards.
FRIENDSHIP
The seed of the company has grown out of a beautiful friendship between Guna and Elīza. Therefore we base all our work and relationships on friendship, honesty and equality.
ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY
We believe in sustaining the Earth for our and future generations. Therefore all the materials and packaging we use are as natural and environment friendly as possible.
FAIR TRADE
We practice fair trade with everyone who works with us. We believe in equality, sharing and gratitude.
SUPPORTING COMMUNITY
We source all our materials and labour as locally as possible to support local businesses and people.
PROGRESSIVE EMPLOYMENT
All the people who work with us do only what they like to do, having their own free time schedule. If the work is done and everyone is happy – we have accomplished our aim!
ALWAYS DEVELOPING
Madde is constantly developing and changing since the ideas that are inspired by the beauty of the antique are never ending and we are always trying to find better ways to work according to our values.
Elīza Mētere Project Manager
In 2008 while living in England Eliza met a beautiful artist, in whose wardrobe there were a few copies of original vintage nightwear and underwear still from her youth. That was Eliza’s first encounter with real vintage clothing. They revealed to Eliza the beauty of vintage nightwear and the magical and mystic femininity they emitted. Now Eliza is pleased that with the nightwear created by Madde she can share with you this magnificent experience of meeting the vintage.
Eliza is responsible for all administration, organisation and promotion processes at Madde Vintage Nightwear.
Guna Nebare Master Designer
Since early teens Guna loved sewing and designing clothes showing great talent in that. Guna developed her talent further by enrolling in Riga Design and Art School, followed by studies in fashion design and technologies field.
Guna’s biggest passion has always been resurrection of the folk and historical clothing. In her work Guna’s aim is to create amazingly beautiful as well as comfortable apparel that makes the body and soul rejoice in delight.