By Isabelle Brigout on Friday 26 June 2020, 05:55 - Ethical shopping
Cottesea makes beach towels and tote bags from organic or recycled cotton, in its factory in the Rhone Alpes region; on each accessory sold, a percentage is donated to the Surfrider Europe Foundation, who works to protect oceans and coasts.
By Isabelle Brigout on Friday 13 March 2020, 05:37 - Ethical shopping
Stella McCartney has been pioneer in sustainable fashion. She uses fabrics made from plants and today highlights her suppliers she has partnered with for a long time: focus on three bags of the Spring/Summer 2020 collection.
By Isabelle Brigout on Thursday 5 March 2020, 05:11 - Heritage
The V&A Museum features luxury handbags, purses and trunk, some of which date from the 16th century. Design and making process of yesterday and of today, everywhere in the world, complement the exhibition, which opens to the future by exploring new material, including recycled plastic.
By Isabelle Brigout on Tuesday 3 March 2020, 04:57 - Organic food
Fleurivore creates eatable bunches of flowers, sold with a recipe and a botanical drawing, detailing the edible part of the plant: the flowers are sourced locally and without chemicals.
By Isabelle Brigout on Monday 24 February 2020, 05:20 - Around sustainable luxury
In 2020, Adidas uses more than 50% recycled polyester in its products and aims to produce 15 to 20 million pairs of shoes with plastic waste collected from beaches and coastal regions. From 2024 onwards, the brand is committed to reaching 100%.
By Isabelle Brigout on Wednesday 19 February 2020, 11:31 - Ethical shopping
Bettina is passionate about upcycling and creates unusual and creative luminaires. Everything inspires her: metalscrap, a broken chair, a plastic box, a damaged golf ball.
By Isabelle Brigout on Monday 27 January 2020, 05:23 - Ethical shopping
Van Jadid makes unique garments and accessories from luxury fabric intercuts. Manufacturing is made in the Paris region and short channels are prioritised.
