yes, our prices are higher than you would find in fast fashion. i'd just like to preface that the following doesn't come from a place of anger or anything like that, i just want to provide some education.
our prices are higher because we are a small business working on a small scale and because we use a factory that has extensive certifications that ensure both ethical labor practices and the usage of high quality materials, i.e. materials that are not hazardous.
this includes certifications up the supply chain, which is extremely difficult and costly to do, as things like dyes and fixings (buttons, zippers, etc) are some of the most difficult to track and some of the most likely to be made with hazardous chemicals or with unethical labor.
fast fashion prices come with bad labor practices (sweatshops, labor camps, etc) and often use materials that are harmful to humans (lead, PFAS, formaldehyde, etc) and those chemicals are still present when you receive and wear those garments.
all clothing is made by humans. cheap clothing comes with a price. it's just not one you know you're paying. and that's normal because the companies that use these practices do not want you to know.