Tag: sustainability
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100% organic denim brand
Hello! I’d like to talk to you about this very interesting Dutch denim brand, KUYICHI, which is making 100% organic denim clothes. The founders have a very interesting journey that inspired them to launch this brand back in 2001: they were exploring the cotton industry in Peru and were shocked by the pollution and the…
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Dress made to measure
Hello! Thanks to the amazing connections and communities that you can build online, I came across the profile of this super inspirational woman, Betty, and her amazing business, named Betty Concept. Betty’s idea is to create dresses, made to measure, for every occasions that also empower each woman to express her mood and personality. The…
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Sustainable brand using premium natural materials!
Hello! Today I am talking about this Californian brand Allbirds, which started as a producer of sustainable shoes made with cosy merino wool which yes they are super cool and yes they have conquered the attention of many “stars” such as Leo Di Caprio, and now decided to launch a fashion collection. This brand keeps…
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Hyundai launches a fashion collection!
Hello! Hyundai just released a sustainable fashion collection and yes I am not kidding is true! The South Korean car company is partnering with six leading fashion brands from around the world, to create a capsule collection. These limited-edition pieces are currently being sold in the London department store Selfridges and all proceeds will go…
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Sustainable bags, backpacks & laptop sleeves
Hello! I’d like to talk about this italian brand, Feeling Felt. Their core mission is to combine innovative eco-sustainable materials and contemporary design to create new generation products. If you browse trough their e-shop you can see they provide a limited range of products, from backpacks entirely recyclable, to versatile bags realized with natural materials…
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Sustainable sneakers that do good!
Hello! I have come across another interesting company producing sustainable and recyclable sneakers,100% Made in Italy, called WOMSH, which stands for Word of Mouth Shoes to promote the idea that the products they make can spread the message of respect for the environment. Sustainability as I go along and dig into it, it is a…
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Sustainable fashion brand sharing 90% of profits
Hello! With the current pandemic seemingly fueling a new eco-consciousness, consumers are increasingly looking for sustainable options for the market. There is a common perception that sustainable fashion costs a fortune, or more in general mass consumers are not willing to pay a lot more for eco-friendly products. In my opinion this statement is unfortunately…
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Shoes made from recycled fishing net
Hello! During my recent trip to Italy I had the opportunity to visit the “Sustainable thinking” exhibition hosted by Ferragamo Museum in Florence which I highly recommend! In this occasion I came across a stunning pair of sustainable boots. They are made from recycled fishing nets, sole made from recycled rubber and agglomerated cork, cedar…
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Looking for peace silk garments?
Hello! Have you ever heard about “peace silk”? The better definition of this variety of silk I have found in a sustainable fashion glossary is ” a method of breeding and harvesting silk without violence, and it allows the completion of the metamorphosis of the silkworm to the butterfly, so that no animal has to…
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Garments made from overstock fabric
Hello! I came across this brand Avavav.com that makes sustainable products by using overstock fabrics, which basically are leftovers from fabrics bought in excess by other fashion brands. Basically Avavav rescues those fabrics before they are thrown away and makes new garments out of them which is a good contribution to a sustainable manufacturing chain…
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Green beachwear
Hello! Have you ever hear of this Italian brand, Soseaty? It should be pronounced as “society” in English, stands for the combination of SOS + SEA + SOCIETY = SOSEATY. Their mission is to use biodegradable ore recycled materials and adopt a lifestyle that is mindful about the resources available. Soseaty is committed to sustainable…
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Sustainable sneakers
Hello! If you are looking to buy sneakers from a brand that has a strong focus on transparency, fair trade and social and environmental responsibility, you should definitely check Veja. Veja is a French company established since 2003 and always committed to fair trading sourcing and the use of organic materials. Their journey began when…
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Green Knitwear
Hello! Have you ever heard about this knitwear brand, named Sheep Inc? This company positions itself as the world’s first carbon-negative fashion brand and it is committed to push back against the fashion industry’s reputation as one of the world’s largest polluters and I am quoting “set a new standard of environmental accountability”. How do…
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Eco Luxe Activewear
Hello! If you are looking into buy some stylish activewear from a sustainable brand, you should check Contur. This British brand creates gym garments using Econyl yarn, which is made of recycled fishing nets and ocean plastic. As you can see browsing through their website the key principle is to promote body confidence and that is…
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Cute tote bags ethically made
Hello! I want to spread the word and contribute to raise awareness on the amazing work that this company, The Tote Project, is carrying on daily since few years. They produce super cute totes and pouches, but mostly they deserve credit for their mission which is at the foundation of the company: their products are…
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Bikini made from recycled plastic bottles
Hello! Recently I came across this sustainable brand for bikinis, Wolven, committed to produce garments using recycled PET fabrics.Their mission is to Make Sustainability Sexy and to fight fast fashion. I am not going to get into the details of their bikinis collection, you can see clearly by yourself that there is plenty of choices…
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Eco-friendly shoes to buy
Hello! If you are looking to buy sneakers shoes that are eco-friendly you should definitely take a look at this brand, ACBC. ACBC, which stands for anything can be changed, is a pioneer in creating modular shoes that are also minimizing the impact on the environment by reducing a lot the CO2 emissions as part…