GREEN LIGHT THESE LABELS ARE PUTTING SUSTAIN AB ILIT Y FRONT AND CENTRE.
Miu Miu’s fall/winter 2017 collection was a parade of quirky candy-coloured showstoppers. Many of the fuzzy textures that made up the robe coats, A-line skirts and even high-heeled, fur-adorned Mary Janes were made from sustainable textures like eco-shearling. This innovative material is sourced in a cruelty-free manner and is completely biodegradable—a win for sheep and your conscience.
Sofia Shannon is only two seasons into designing for her label, AMUR (which stands for A Mindful Use of Resources), but she has already found fans among the model set—Adriana Lima and Shanina Shaik have worn the line—thanks to her sophisticated yet unabashedly girlie aesthetic. The moody fall collection features ruffled maxidresses, lace-adorned blouses and asymmetrical-hem skirts made from organic cotton and low-water fibres like hemp.
The Ethical Silk Company is, well, just what it sounds like. No silkworms are harmed in the making of the brand’s “peace silk,” which is used to create robes, camisoles and loungewear. The pieces are then blockprinted with intricate patterns by artisans in Jaipur, India.