ASOS, Levi’s & M&S Commit to Forest-Friendly Fibres
byASOS, Levi Strauss, and Marks & Spencer are the latest clothing brands to connect with Canopy Style, a nonprofit that seeks to eliminate endangered-forest fibers from the garment supply chain.
Eco Designers
The Low Down on Traceable Down
byOutdoor apparel company, Patagonia have released an animated short film asking consumers “Do you know where conventional down comes from?” to promote the launch of their 100% Traceable Down.
Hana Mitsui Creates Fabric from Waste
byHana Mitsui, a Royal College of Art student, has developed a process to transform deadstock fabrics into luxurious new garments.
Redress Launches R Cert Recycled Textile Clothing Standard
byThe environmental sustainability promoting NGO, Redress, has recently launched the R Cert recycled textile clothing standard, a verification standard that aims to educate consumers about the recycling process and the environmental savings achieved through the production of their recycled textile clothing.
Patagonia Launches “Truth to Materials” Reclaimed Capsule Collection
byPatagonia has launched “Truth to Materials”, a seven-piece capsule collection made from reclaimed fibres and fabrics, that explores what it describes as “radical new methods of manufacturing.”
Freedom of Animals x PETA Luxury Vegan Backpack
byFreedom of Animals, dubbed as the“Céline of vegan fashion”, has partnered with PETA to create two limited-edition carryalls in support of the animal-rights group’s lifesaving work. The New York-based label manufactures elegant, cruelty-free bags that are beloved by fashion it-girls such as Anne Hathaway, Kerry Washington, and Sarah Jessica Parker.
Rouland Mouret’s “Eugene” Top Gets an Ethical Makeover
byRouland Mouret is putting an ethical spin on one of his bestselling designs, the “Eugene” top.
Stella McCartney & Livia Firth Launch the Green Carpet Collection
byLivia Firth’s sustainable fashion initiative, the Green Carpet Challenge’s, inaugural “Green Carpet Collection” was launched at a star-studded affair on Sunday at London Fashion Week.
100% Biodegradable Clothing from Freitag
byFreitag has launched 100% biodegradable clothing made from plants. The brand made a name for themselves repurposing truck tarpaulins into stylish messenger bags and purses.
Pharrell Unveils G-Star “Raw for the Oceans” at New York Fashion Week
byPharrell Williams knows together with denim label G-Star Raw made a splash at New York Fashion Week last week when they took to the stage at 23 Wall Street on Friday to unveil the “Raw for the Oceans” collection for Spring/Summer 2015.