FUTURE FASHION FORWARD
A SUSTAINABLE STYLE SHOPPING GUIDE ROSIE ALBRECHT Fast fashion is notorious for being one of the most environmentallly harmful industries on the planet, pumping out a continous stream of clothing made from plastic-based textiles, only to toss them in the landfill as soon as the newest trends roll around. So what does fashion look like in a solarpunk world? Solarpunk clothing is sewn from sustainably sourced, natural materials, produced and distributed in small batches and with minimal waste, and made to last. These fashion lines are working hard to make that fashionable world a reality.
SOFT HAUS A colorful line of quirky and delightful knitwear, all sourced from sustainably farmed alpaca wool and Pima cotton. In addition to being eco-friendly, Soft Haus is commited to partnering with female artisans from all across South America.
GAIA This line features a gorgeous assortment of bohemian handbags, accessories, and home goods. GAIA uses both sustainably sourced and recycled materials. But here’s what makes Gaia really special: all of thier pieces are crafted by female refugees in Dallas, Texas, and the brand’s mission is to help these women successfully move forward into empowering careers.
GORMAN The boldest prints in the brightest colors – all printed on Global Organic Textile Standard certified cotton, recycled polyester, and other recyled fibers. A lot of ecologically sustainable fashion can look a bit like a burlap sac, and Gorman is the perfect, pigmented antithesis to the beige wave of eco-fashion. 80% of their stock is sea-freighted, to reduce emissions from air freighting, and even their storefront is outfitted with sustainably sourced or recycled fixtures.
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