From Hands to Head: The Story of VAGOBEANIE, A Wearable Slow Fashion and Slow Living Statement
Last summer began a chapter rooted in change. A beginning—a pivotal moment in my life when I chose to walk away from a job that no longer aligned with my values. It was a season of radical change, where I started to pursue everything I had always dreamed of learning. One of these dreams was to create with my hands—to crochet and sew, letting my own creative self swim to the surface. And so began the journey of VAGOBEANIE.
Who or What is it ?
VAGOBEANIE is more than a wearable accessory—it’s a story, a lifestyle, a mission.
The name is a blend of our floating home, VAGO, and the cozy item that started it all: a beanie.
Our handcrafted beanies promote the values of slow fashion, sustainable production, and intentional living. Each VAGOBEANIE is lovingly crocheted to carry the spirit of the sea, the wind, and the joy of creating something meaningful.
I had to learn
from scratches
I had to learn. Yes, I had never hold a crochet in my hand before last summer. Out of curiosity, I wanted to get closer to the creative me. While working full time in the office, in front of a laptop the whole day, I felt the need to create with my bare hands. I started by watching many tutorials, wasting a lot of hours trying to get familiar with the language of crochet and the moves. I made some simple items like scrunches, tops and phone cases. But crochet can get quite addictive and I felt the real spark came after returning home from Greece, when I created my first VAGOBEANIE—ERELI and later on the VAGOBEANIE—STEFU for Stefan.
I decided to make these sustainable beanies for family and friends, quickly realizing how happy I was seeing my closest friends wearing and appreciating its value,
Crocheting every night, I infused each piece with care, intention, and the essence of slow fashion.
Handcrafted with love & other feelings
In a world where fast fashion dominates, VAGOBEANIE stands for something else. We believe in wearing our values, and these beanies embody just that.
By choosing a handcrafted, sustainable beanie, you’re embracing a shift toward mindful, wearable creations where each piece is made with love—not machines. It’s fashion that is patient, kind, feels, lives at a human peace (mine). VAGOBEANIE is a celebration of slow fashion.
Made with materials like cotton and virgin wool, it’s breathable, wearable even in summer and perfect for windy sails and anchored nights. Bright, bold colors make each beanie a symbol of joy, freedom, bravery and courage.
The fit is intentional, tailored made for you — no more beanies flying off at sea! (No joke… I already lost 2)
Wearing our values
VAGOBEANIE is only the beginning. As we sail through life, embracing sustainable choices and championing slow fashion, we invite you to come aboard. Let this beanie be a wearable piece of the world we want to create—one stitch, one story, one journey at a time.
In our shop you can order for yourself or beloved ones your first handmade VAGOBEANIE : https://project-vago.com/product/vagobeanie-handmade-beanie-all-seasons/
Inspired by a Slower Fashion and Circular Movement
VAGOBEANIE draws inspiration from powerful movements and change-makers in the sustainable and circular economy world:
- Patagonia’s repair culture emphasizes long-lasting wearables and responsible consumer choices.
- Ellen MacArthur Foundation promotes a circular economy, a vision I studied deeply during my bachelor thesis.
- Rework upcycles second-hand garments, proving fashion can be reborn.
- SlowFashion.Global is a worldwide movement reshaping the way we think about clothing and consumption.
