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Top 10 vegan and ethical autumn accessories
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Take a look at some top clothing and accessories featuring brands committed to creating their products in an ethical and sustainable manner, which means you can look and feel good, while making a difference • •
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• Bedroom Athletics – Maria vegan slipper Slipper and loungewear brand Bedroom Athletics have just launched their fi rst vegan slipper collection with a range of mules and slides aimed at those looking for conscious comfort. The collection includes Scandiinspired felt mules and faux fur slides in soft summer shades, with contrasting details and a range of different sole options. The contemporary Maria clog design mixes a cool Scandi vibe upper, faux fur inner and a vibrant contrasting wedge sole, and of course, it’s vegan friendly. Visit bedroomathletics.com
• Befl amboyant – UX-68 Water vegan shoes Unisex, vegan and sustainable, these are the new trainers you’ll be wanting to wear this season. Beflamboyant is a new vegan shoe brand designed in Spain and launched after two successful international crowdfunding campaigns. These shoes are designed with recycled or recyclable materials that do not come from animals, and have a low impact on the environment, and are manufactured under conditions of fair labour. What’s more, Befl amboyant have committed to planting a tree for each pair of shoes sold. Visit befl amboyant.com
Luxtra – Farrell vegan backpack This PETA-approved vegan leather backpack is made in Italy from Pinatex – an eco-leather alternative made from pineapple leaves. Inside its funky, logo embossed design, its compartmentalised, lined interior features separate pockets to neatly fit a 13-inch laptop along with phone, A4 documents, water bottle and other daily essentials. Ethical, fashionable and functional, all in one. Visit luxtralondon.com
Mercer – W3RD vegan trainer
We Are Wastd – Billy hat and Danna jumper We Are Wastd are a UK-made, ethically-run, zero-waste women’s guilt-free fashion brand. Exclusively using true deadstock yarn from the local UK textile industry, that would otherwise be destined for landfill, no two jumpers look exactly the same. Established in 2021, by designer Rosa Hutchesson and UK factory owner, Snahal Patel, their ambition was to create fun, sustainable, UKmade knitted clothing for women who love to be unique. We Are Wastd are committed to making highquality, affordable knitwear that does not impact negatively on the planet or the people who make it. Visit wearewastd.com
Luxury footwear brand, Mercer, have just launched their most sustainable sneaker to date. Made from grape leather, with a corn lining, recycled plastic in-sole, Seaqual recycled ocean plastic mesh upper and an EVA and cork outsole, these uber-trendy trainers are handcrafted in Portugal. Mercer Amsterdam bill themselves as a ‘high-end sneaker label’, founded by Dutch designer, Pim Dresen. Based in Amsterdam, the label focuses on luxury handcrafted footwear and accessories for men and women. Mercer Amsterdam were named after Mercer Street in New York City where Pim bought his fi rst pair of trainers at age 10. Visit merceramsterdam.com
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Dive in with Rockadi and make bubbles for the ocean This premium swimwear brand for women are looking to turn the tide and stand out as a beacon of sustainability in fashion Since 2010, Rockadi have put ethical production and local sourcing at the heart of their brand. They were run as a little sidebusiness until 2020 when Adi, the founder, decided to make her little business a big force for change. Rockadi create timeless styles that will always be on-trend from tantastic bikini separates to one-pieces and bodysuits, ideal for swimming wild or getting gnarly in the surf.
Their swimwear is buttery soft for incredible comfort, offers UPF50+ UV protection, and a flawless fit that will give you the confidence to flaunt your fabulous curves. Designed to both flatter and perform, each piece is responsibly made in London using premium fabric from regenerated ocean plastic, fully lined, and stitched using highquality recycled threads for strength, stretch, and a look that will last.
Not only does it look good and feel good, but it also does good, with a portion of every sale going to charities that focus on ocean health, plastic pollution, and fighting the exploitation of people in apparel. Add to this their Swap&Shop reward programme to encourage the return of wornout, or broken swimsuits (from any brand) that will be repurposed into something new, as well as their plastic-free packaging, which is both reusable and recyclable, it’s clear that a Rockadi will be an investment that satisfies even the most conscientious of sustainable shoppers. Passionate about slow, ethical, sustainable fashion, Rockadi have been extra diligent with their new Ocean Bubbles range. The collection is inspired by the need to reverse the effects of pollution and climate change on marine habitats such as coral reefs, affected by ocean acidification from excess CO2 . Adi hopes that by embracing transparency, Rockadi can show that the fashion industry really can reduce its impact on both people and planet, and that together everyone can make more bubbles for the ocean.
Find out more Take the plunge with an exclusive introductory offer. Visit rockadi.com and use code BUBBLES20 at checkout for 20% off before 24 December.
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