STATEMENT PIECES
Emma Watson’s ultimate list of labels that limit their impact on the world.
Guest editor Emma Watson knows her way around labels that limit their impact on the world. She shares with Vogue her ultimate list.
NAMES TO KNOW KWAIDAN EDITIONS
“Their trench is a modern take on a classic. The majority of their production takes place in France, with a small amount in Italy, at regularly visited facilities. They use recycled bottles and materials to produce a number of products, which reduces the impact on raw materials and water usage.”
GOOD GUYS
“Their shoes are versatile and easy. I can wear them with or without socks and put them in the washing machine. I like that I can exercise in them and also travel in them. They are super-comfortable and pass as everyday wear. [My go-tos are] their lace-up nude trainers and the classic black trainers.”
NAJA
“Their stuff is amazing! They employ women and single mums to make their products and offer an eco-line of underwear. I especially love their nude line of lingerie. I wear it under all my premiere and red-carpet dresses.”
BOODY
“Another staple! All my socks come from them and they do such a comfortable sports bra/everyday bra. They use organic bamboo (one of the fastest growing plants) to create a blended fabric, which is extremely soft and comfortable. Their factories are zero waste and have a closed loop system to not waste water.”
TEEKI
“This is an amazing athletic-wear company and I recently bought some fun, loud prints like leopard and American-flag yoga pants from them. If you haven’t checked out their website, you should … they are extremely transparent and it’s exactly how I hope one day every brand will communicate their practices.”
MY S I STER
“This is a great brand that helps survivors of sex trafficking and uses environmentally friendly practices. My friend gave me an amazing T-shirt [that says]: ‘My body, my choice’ by them for Christmas, and it’s so cute!”
LV T
“You know when you meet someone who would give you the shirt off their back? Well, that’s quite literally Lilian [von Trapp]. I met her and we chatted about her jewellery line made from upcycled materials and she took the ring off her finger to place on mine. I wore a few of her amazing pieces at the Golden Globes, including a few rings and earrings.”
RVDK
“When I visited RVDK’s workshop I kept finding little treasures. Ronald [van der Kemp] made this red bandana lined on the back with black silk and let me keep it – it’s amazing! What they’re doing is incredible. My dress from the Golden Globes was made entirely of discarded fabrics, and they only work with existing materials for all their collections.”
WHAT GOES AROUND …
“One of my favourite things is finding vintage pieces or new ways to wear my existing wardrobe. It’s a great way of building a wardrobe to last through the years, from one stage of life to the next. I started cutting up a bunch of old band T-shirts and weird Harry Potter crew shirts I haven’t been wearing – cutting the sleeves, cutting the bottoms – and now I’m wearing them again. My mum recently gave me some of her old belts, so I’ve been using those.”
LOCAL FLAVOUR
“There are a few Australian brands that I recently discovered and am excited to wear, including Lois Hazel, Carlie Ballard and Nobody Denim. Lois Hazel is supertransparent and uses the best quality materials. Carlie Ballard takes working conditions to another level of ethical by offering paid study leave, literacy classes during working hours and interest-free loans to employees. Nobody Denim is dedicated to crafting the perfect denim, and have a range of classic styles and cuts. Love these guys!”