Archie Hewlett´s vision when he founded Duke + Dexter in 2015 was to bring the sleek, classic look of the slip-on shoe into the 21st century. Through small but essential changes to the shape, D+D made the loafer much more wearable, contemporary and versatile.
Read MoreIn 2004, while he was on a trip in Bali, Kyle Parsons bought a pair of sandals with soles made from motorbike tires. This got hime thinking and after doing some research he found out that 1.5 billion tires end up in landfills every year. Due to their structure, tires take thousands of years to decompose. In third world countries tires are used as a cheap alternative for fuel. This, along with tires that catch fire due to lightning storms, result in toxic oils and fumes that are harmful for human health.
Read MoreKristy Chong was experiencing bladder leaks after having two children. She was determined to solve this problem by starting her own brand. One that would change our mindsets – and the planet – by changing underwear for the better. At the time, the available solutions were ugly, inconvenient, uncomfortable and a hazard to our environment - disposable hygiene. Kristy couldn't understand why with all the advancements in technology, underwear and disposable hygiene had not evolved. She knew instantly that she was going to have to create a whole new product category for women.
Read MoreTree by Tree", one tree after the other. NIKIN´s slogan symbolizes their goal and philosophy: “A single tree doesn't change the world overnight, but by planting tree by tree we can make the world a greener place.” So, for each product sold, NIKIN gives a certain amount to reforestation projects around the world, which are regularly organized by partner OneTreePlanted (OTP). The trees are planted in places where they previously disappeared for various reasons, such as agriculture, the timber industry, habitat or natural events (forest fire, drought, ...).
Read MoreFlamingos´ Life produces vegan sneakers with recycled and sustainable materials. Their philosophy is founded on three pillars:
use their company to provide a solution to ecological crisis that we are facing.
animals are a value for themselves and they have right to live without suffering.
making the fashion industry visible, ensuring its processes are transparent for the consumer and proving all the information they need to make accurate and mindful decisions.
When Marta told Lizzie and Damian to join Wado, back in February 2017, they didn’t think it twice. At that time, it was just an idea consisting of an online sneakers brand that would plant trees for each sale and that hopefully would collect enough funds from Kickstarter to cover some of the first production costs. From that moment, and for one whole year, the three of them got involved in the project, dealing with suppliers, inaccurate prototypes and preparing the Kickstarter campaign.
Read MoreFounded in 2006 by Anne Sofie Olrik and Lotte Bundgaard, FUB makes classic, comfortable and sustainable knitwear for kids and women. Every item is carefully created and produced with a demanding regard for details and craftsmanship. The collections are purely made of OEKO-TEX certified merino wool and GOTS certified organic cotton. For 10 years their production has been limited to a minimum meaning that they only produce for orders – not for stock and not for waste.
Read MoreNow_Then is an ecoluxe couture swim label that offers a sustainable luxury collection made with eco-friendly fabrics and ethical manufacturing for ocean-minded women with an eye on tomorrow. Inspired by the ocean and the adventures to come, the brand strives to make stylish and timeless premium garments and raise a voice for ocean conservation. All fabrics and components used by Now_Then are certified with the Oekotex® 100 Standard, which means that they are free of harmful and toxic chemicals.
Read MoreOver 2,000 tons of gold is mined for jewelry every year. Family members young and old are injured, and some even die, while working to extract gold from the ore. Local residents are often forcibly displaced to make way for the mine. Waterways and soil are polluted, while mercury and other toxic chemicals destroy ecosystems and harm wildlife and people. It is so bad that the United Nations calls it "a worldwide crisis".
Read MoreAnette Miwa Dimmen often wondered why high quality, sustainable fabrics and materials were so hard to find in popular retail products for women. She realized that the link between innovation, design, sustainability and branding connecting smart products with modern women was missing. As a result, women like herself who want not only smart functionality at affordable prices but also contemporary design and brand values corresponding with their own, have very limited options.
Read MoreSiblings Giannis and Garifalia created 3Quarters, a brand that upcycles remaining fabrics of the many awnings that are present at apartments and houses in Athens. After having worked many years abroad, they decided to return to their motherland to work on their dream project and they founded 3QUARTERS in 2015. Committed to the principles of sustainable design, they work intentionally on small-scale production, trying to raise awareness on slow, ethical, socially and environmentally conscious fashion.
Read MoreFrom the very start, The Rushing Hour has committed to innovation and humanity. They believe in creating positive change with minimal impact to the world. They don't believe fashion that gets replaced every season is "Good Design", but rather making quality garments that last season after season, with a sustainable and transparent process and ethical factories that look after the entire circular process from growing to yarn, from production to recycling.
Read MoreFRISUR is a multidisciplinary design studio and fashion label based in Berlin and was founded by long-time friends Stephan Sunder-Plassmann and Thies Meyer. The label blends classic German design with Scanidnavian minimalism and focuses on classic, yet current, designs, carefully chosen materials and high quality. FRISUR is committed to sustainability and all garments are designed in Berlin and produced in Germany and Portugal.
Read MoreSacred is an ethical, sustainable and eco-driven clothing label from Perth, Western Australia. They focus on environmental and sustainable values by producing ethically sourced and vegan-friendly products. Only earth and skin friendly eco-fibers and fabrics are used; bamboo, hemp and organic cotton.
Read MoreEmroce is an ethical fashion company founded by New Zealander Emma Churchill. Emroce suits are made from Econyl Lycra. Fishing nets and other pre-and post-consumer nylon waste are collected and transformed into functional swim and activewear fabric. Emma creates and adapts her designs in such a way that there is zero waste when it comes to the fabric used. Rather than just cutting away, the designer carefully maps out the fabric so that interlocking shapes can be cut from it.
Read MoreToino Abel is a brand of handmade reed baskets, made with an handcraft technique which remains unchanged since time immemorial. The dried reed is weaved on a loom to build a mat which is then hand-sewn, adorned with a wicker handle, a leather buckle and a shoulder strap and finally a handmade ceramic charm engraved with a reed blossom. Born in 2010 in a village in the interior of Portugal, Toino Abel now presents another collection which has two highlighted features: exclusive patterns and the pioneer use of colors to tint the reed.
Read MoreOmbre Claire, committed to an ethical, equitable approach from one end of the manufacturing to the other, is an artistic universe featuring a line of contemporary jewelry for men and women. Designer Aude Durou dreams up new creations, which are then brought to life by Tuareg artisan metalworkers in Niger and Mali. Each season bring s a new collection drawing on both Saharan-inspired patterns and Aude´s personal influences.
Read MoreMany people are now beginning to realize the negative impact of fashion on people and the environment. Current production processes place economic gains of large companies above environmental and ethical considerations, causing large amount of waste and pollution that threaten people and our planet. Rakha was created with the idea of re-defining classics, considering design for longevity and choosing materials carefully.
Read MoreKings of Indigo (K.O.I.), founded in 2012, designs its garments to last long. K.O.I. makes quality denims, tops and accessories inspired by American classics with a Japanese eye for detail. The history of denim in the USA and the way Japan is developing denim to a whole different level, is the starting point of every collection. No fashion forward styles, but classics you can wear season after season so you can enjoy your favorite pieces as long as possible.
Read MoreMaium, meaning rain in an old Amsterdam dialect, produces raincoats to protect you from it. True to the Dutch heritage, they combine fashion and innovative design: the zippers transform the raincoat into a poncho. The brand was founded in 2016 by Hendrik (background in finance) and Anita (background in fashion/design), both born in Amsterdam, after Hendrik ran into the problem that his suit got wet when riding his bicycle to appointments.
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