Stockholm Fashion Week to Return as Digital Platform With Sustainability Agenda
Stockholm Fashion Week returns for August 2020 with a new digitized platform after opting out of the last two seasons.
Girlfriend Collective’s Activewear Is Made Out of Recycled Water Bottles
Since the beginning, they have been dedicated to reducing their carbon footprint. How do they do this, you may be wondering? By creating activewear made of recycled plastic.
Trekker GT: Triumph’s Very First Electric Bicycle
The electric bicycle industry is one that is predicted to rake in sales of 130 million between 2020 and 2023. Triumph is the latest company to delve into this branch of sustainable travel. Recently introduced, the Trekker GT is Triumph's very first electric bicycle.
67 Days Without Coal – a Record for Great Britain
For 67 days, 22 hours and 55 minutes, Great Britain went without coal; the longest uninterrupted period since 1882 during the industrial revolution.
VEJA, a Sustainable Sneaker Brand That Spends Nothing on Advertising
Since 2004 French brand VEJA has sold 3.5 million sneakers, established stock in 2000 stores, and can be purchased in more than 60 countries. And this has been accomplished with no advertising.
How Niki Marie Groulx of Token Home Goods Handmakes Ceramics
Creating both functional and decorative pieces that are all originally designed, Groulx has become an expert at working with stoneware and porcelain. Her pieces have been sold at potters’ markets all over Ontario, Canada, as well as at the Art Gallery of Ontario.
Bottega Veneta’s Kraft Bags Are Made of 100% Recycled Paper
Made of 100% recycled paper, the bags take on a crumpled effect and stay true to the same brown hue of the modest item.
London Fashion Week 2020 – A Digital Change
This past weekend from June 12, to June 14, London Fashion Week (LFW) became a digital platform, creating a fashion show available globally for everybody to enjoy.
Zalando Commits to New Environmental Sustainability Standards
In an effort to promote sustainable fashion, European online fashion company Zalando has committed to only distributing brands that meet ethical and eco-responsible standards by 2023.
Upcycled Sandal Collection Launched by Ancient Greek Sandals
In their efforts to reduce waste, Ancient Greek Sandals has created an upcycled collection of sandals which will become part of their permanent range. The six styles, which are based on current and past designs, will use surplus leather from the production of the main collection.
Sustainable Footwear Brand Allbirds Expand Into Eco-Underwear
Known for their eco-friendly and carbon-neutral sneakers, San Francisco-based footwear brand Allbirds have expanded their range to include naturally made underwear.
EO Ramps Up Hand Sanitizer Spray Production
With 62% alcohol content obtained from non-GMO sugar cane, the spray is 99.9 percent effective against germs. For every “Better Together” set purchased, EO donates one bottle of hand sanitizer to a frontline worker.
Dariadeh Releases Luxurious, Sustainable Jumpsuits and Fashionable Tops
Dariadeh, a sustainable, vegan fashion company based in Austria, has recently released a luxurious line of jumpsuits named "Aria" which come in three colours: blueish black, sage and berry.
Sproud, a Pea-Based Milk Is Now Available in the United States and Canada
Created by Swedish entrepreneurs, pea protein-based milk Sproud is now available in grocery stores in the United States and Canada.
How Pandora Plans to Achieve its 2025 Carbon Neutral Plan
Pandora says that its crafting facilities will use only renewable energy by the end of 2020, and they state that 100 percent of glass, rubber and gypsum waste was reused or recycled in 2019. This presents the company as being on track to achieve its target.
9 Fashion Designers Who Championed Sustainability in Their 2020 Collections
Here are nine names—designers both renowned and new—who stood up for change, for compassion and for circularity in the fashion industry.