Regarded by many to be the industry’s future, eco-friendly fashion has shaken off its less than fashionable look from the past and is being championed by an ever-increasing number of international designers. Whether by sourcing vintage fabrics, supporting local artisanal communities or adopting environmentally friendly practices, many of fashion’s current players are now embracing sustainability. Here is a selection of ethically minded pieces we've curated from Farfetch.
FUR FREE FUR-TRIMMED KNIT VEST - STELLA MCCARTNEY
Stella McCartney is one of sustainable fashion’s most vocal supporters, and has championed the use of faux fur, which adds volume and texture to AW17's virgin wool vest.
NOUVEAU LE MIX JEANS - FRAME DENIM
The panelling on these upcycled jeans is achieved by using different pieces of contrasting denim, so each pair is unique.
SNAKESKIN-EFFECT FALABELLA BOX SHOULDER BAG - STELLA MCCARTNEY
Eco-friendly faux leather is another Stella McCartney staple, and is the fabric of choice for her signature Falabella bags.
MAXI SLIP DRESS - ORGANIC BY JOHN PATRICK
Crafted from 100% organic cotton, this simple slip dress is from designer John Patrick’s Organic label, which as well as using organic materials, supports fair labor practices and promotes ecological awareness.
CLASSIC T-SHIRT - ORGANIC BY JOHN PATRICK
Another 100% organic cotton piece from John Patrick’s brand, which he established in 2004 as an antidote to the industry's fast fashion practices.
CONGO SANDALS / BROTHER VELLIES
Founded by Toronto native Aurora James, Brother Vellies’ footwear is handmade by local artisans in workshops across South Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya and Morocco.
MEDITERRANEAN TUK TUK BAG - FIGUE
The gypset glamour of Stephanie von Watzdorf’s Figue was inspired by the designer’s international travels, and the brand champions the talents of local craftsmen and women from across the globe.
PATCHWORK PRINT KAFTAN - RIANNA + NINA
Vintage fabrics provide the patchwork effect for this opulent one-of-a-kind silk kaftan, which are sourced by the Berlin-based duo behind the brand.
SUPERSTAR MARINE 422 SWIMSUIT - MARA HOFFMAN
It was the birth of her son that prompted Mara Hoffman’s shift to a new sustainable business model. “Here I am as a manufacturer and I’m making things [every season], but my son and his generation are the ones who will have to deal with all this stuff,” she told Vogue. Starting from the designer’s Spring/Summer 2017 collection, her swimsuits now feature recycled spandex.
STRUCTURED CLUTCH BAG - 132 5. ISSEY MIYAKE
Recycled PET thread is used to craft pieces from Issey Miyake’s 132 5. label, including this clutch bag. The technique employed by the brand produces approximately 80 per cent less CO2 than the process of creating polyester from petroleum.
ELENA SILK BLOUSE - ZERO + MARIA CORNEJO
“Every season we try to get more sustainable, more responsible,” said Maria Cornejo backstage before her Spring/Summer 2017 show. And as part of her continued commitment to eco-friendly fashion, the designer chooses to work with fabrics such as silk wherever possible.
YIRA MIDI SKIRT - ZERO + MARIA CORNEJO
Keeping processing and shipping to a minimum is another essential piece of this New York-based designer’s sustainable fashion program, and like much of her label, this midi skirt was made in the United States.
