It's back-to-school season, and we're in the mood to spruce up our wardrobes and our homes. But in this age of over-consumption, programmed obsolescence and fast fashion, we almost feel a little guilty about going shopping. So, to bring style and meaning together, here's a small best-of list of addresses offering sustainable, fair-trade fashion- in short, creations with a little extra soul.
Wonda Kammer and her ethical shirts
Ethically produced in Ghana, these unisex shirts inspired by digital art are all the rage. Rapper Roméo Elvis has already posed in them, now it's our turn!
Embroidered wax bags from CSAO
Bags in colorful fabrics, hand-embroidered in Senegal with words of love, couldn't be a better way to brighten up the back-to-school season. There are also beautiful clutches and cushions for the home.
Sakina M'Sa's cutting-edge creations
At Front de Mode, the concept store set up by this flamboyant designer, we discover her line of unexpected materials and cuts. We can also take the opportunity to take a look at the creations of Blue Line, her other brand, which updates blue overalls.
Orphan socks by Márcia de Carvalho
Socks, yes, but also knitwear and accessories, all made from recycled end-of-life sock fibers. From now on, we'll never look at our socks in the same way again!
Maison Standards basics
Here you'll find the year's basics at the right price. Beautiful materials made to last, timeless cuts, here are pieces that will follow us for a long time, with which we say no to waste.
Les Résilientes x Emmaüs Design
Theupcycling-based design studio also creates small fashion accessories: pouches, headbands and necklaces made from recycled ties. What's more, when you buy here, you also contribute to the professional reintegration of people in difficulty.
Kimonos by Coralie Prévert
These are beautiful pieces to give yourself and to keep for a long time! A member of the fair trade label "une autre mode est possible", this brand offers kimonos and scarves in natural silk, decorated with wonderful motifs printed in Italy near Lake Como. All finishes are handmade. Elegance and craftsmanship meet the nobility of the raw material.
Misericordia
If you're more into casual or streetwear, this men's and women's ready-to-wear wardrobe has it all. Created by couturiers in Lima, and distributed in Paris, Misericordia offers clothes made with hands, mind and heart, as reflected in its motto "Manos, Espiritu y Corazón". A successful venture that still retains its artisanal organization and ethical production.
Leon & Harper and recycled wool
With "Born Again", the brand makes a commitment to ecology, in particular by introducing recycled wool in the Fall 2019 collection, but also by favoring natural materials as much as possible, and using exclusively recycled and biodegradable cardboard and packaging. We love the classic boyish look of the R Check set, made from 55% recycled fibers.
And there you have it, all the info you need to set off on a shopping trip with a light heart!
