In July, there was no sign of the hot summer weather slowing down the fashion industry’s sustainability efforts. On the contrary, there were collaborations galore be it in terms of recycling, resale, sustainable collections or material innovations. In addition, many brands published their accelerated sustainability goals or reaching of targets in terms of plastic, carbon and energy reduction. This month, FashionUnited is highlighting 35 sustainable initiatives that were presented in July 2021.
Collaborations and projects
1. ThredUp and electronics giant LG team up for clothing clean-out program
US fashion resale platform ThredUp has teamed up with LG Electronics USA, a subsidiary of South Korean electronics giant LG, to launch a charitable apparel clean-out program.
2. Madewell teams up with ThredUp for second-hand denim platform
US denim brand Madewell has launched a new second-hand fashion platform with the help of resale giant ThredUp. The new platform, called ‘Madewell Forever’, harnesses ThredUp’s resale-as-a-service (RaaS) to give preloved women’s jeans a new lease of life.
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The Zanna Crisscross SandalsProduct on sale₦22000 -
The Isohen Shirt And Pant SetProduct on sale₦50700 -
The Akoko Rainbow Oversize SetProduct on sale₦66800 -
The Ishan Lace ShirtProduct on sale₦45800 -
The Izon Cropped Shirt Jacket Set 2.0Product on sale₦55650 -
The Izon Cropped Shirt Jacket Set 1.0Product on sale₦55630 -
The Anioma Two Paneled Tunic SetProduct on sale₦54500 -
The Ika Panelled Tunic SetProduct on sale₦62300 -
The Kewe Cut Out Tunic SetProduct on sale₦60300 -
The Osas Cut Out Graphic Tunic SetProduct on sale₦62000
3. Dotte launches resale collective with leading childrenswear brands
Dotte, a fashion-forward peer-to-peer marketplace, has launched the Dotte Resale Collective with leading childrenswear brands including Tobias and the Bear and Turtledove London.
4. Fila collaborates with Oliver Spencer on a sustainable collection
Sportswear brand Fila is launching a sustainably produced collection with British menswear designer Oliver Spencer. The collection features a range of vintage sportswear silhouettes in rich colours and luxury fabrics that have been ecologically sourced and responsibly made.
5. Adidas invests in Spinnova, a Finnish textile recycling company
Adidas is investing 3 million euros in Spinnova, a Finnish sustainable textile company that makes textile fibre out of wood or agricultural waste. The company aims to make cellulose-based materials cost-efficient, environmentally friendly and a preferred manufacturing option for brands.
6. Gucci invests in sustainable supply chain with Intesa Sanpaolo bank
Source: Fashion United