Andeana Hats: when culture, sustainability, and conscientiousness go to your head
National Geographic photojournalist Laura Grier and partner Pats Krysiak encountered the hats made by the Andean women, and now bring them to the US in a sustainable, responsible way […]
No44 closes the circle on cotton sustainability by giving used jeans new life
Pioneering Romanian brand moves sustainability forward through its recycling programme, and keeps old jeans out of landfills […]
Kourtney Kardashian Barker and Boohoo undertake a journey into fashion and sustainability
It’s not a normal collaboration where a celebrity lends her name to a collection—Kourtney Kardashian Barker and Boohoo examine sustainable production and the challenges the industry faces […]
KBH × GAB collaboration shows its new recycled solid gold body chain
The New York-based, female-founded jewellery company shows off its latest entry in its collaboration with stylist Gabriela Langone […]
Rachel Hunter reveals more beauty secrets, with Essano’s certified organic rosehip oil
The supermodel, yoga teacher, presenter and author first came across Essano nine years ago and was impressed. Now she’s formally entered into a partnership endorsing the top selling Kiwi brand […]
Behind the scenes: Lucire wins award from Luxlife; Komoneed interview on sustainable fashion
It’s nice to know that 25 years after Lucire’s founding, we can still win an award for being a pioneer. Luxlife (officially styled LUXlife) recently announced its Health, Beauty and Wellness Awards, and we were named its Most Pioneering Online Fashion Magazine. We did provide some background info to them, including how we started […]
Protest shows spring–summer ’22 as it advances its sustainability goals
Dutch brand Protest has been promoting its green credentials lately, with its Green Up initiative. The company says it has divided its journey to sustainability into achievable milestones, with new fabrics and a greater proportion of its range made from recycled fabrics this season. Protest has increased its use of recycled polyester, made from […]
A step in the right direction: luxury shoe designer Daniela Uribe embraces inclusivity
Above, from top: The Be Yourself pump, in silver, US$750. Empower Sandal with multi-colour scheme and pink base, US$875. The Love Yourself pump in red and pink, US$695. Together We Can sneaker in black and white, US$755. Unity sling in black and silver, US$695. Daniela Uribe, the Latin-founded and Italian-made footwear brand, launched their […]
Jaden Smith, New Balance launch 574 made from surplus materials
Actor and musician Jaden Smith has teamed up again with New Balance, creating the Jaden 574, made from surplus materials, demonstrating the company’s commitment to sustainability. The silhouette will retail from 10 a.m. on September 17, 2021, at NZ$200, available at newbalance.co.nz. The upper comprises 73 per cent surplus materials, 9 per cent […]
Protest Sportswear releases fourth Green Up challenge: cleaning up Costa Rica
Protest Sportswear is walking the talk with two surfers—Alazne Aurrekoetxea and Laura Coviella—heading to Costa Rica to help clean up the shores as part of their Green Up the Ocean project. They helped with the efforts to collect single-use bottles, and tied them together with some bamboo and turned them into a “green” board. […]
