9 conscious fashion brands to watch this winter
Culture & lifestyle — di Ilaria Chiavacci
Our periodic selection of brands that are responsible towards both the environment and workers.

Our periodic selection of brands that are responsible towards both the environment and workers.
The mantra that guides our shopping is: buy less, buy better. Here are nine more brands for our periodic selection of eco-conscious labels that respect workers' rights. The aspects we consider when making our selection are many: from the materials brands choose to use, to production processes, right through to the concept and inclusivity of their collections — all non-negotiable parameters when talking about sustainable fashion.
A brand focused on creating comfortable garments for every body type, made using responsible fabrics such as organic cotton and recycled polyester.

Founded in 2010 but presented at White last September, this community of artisans creates hand-woven leather bags.

Organic or recycled cotton, merino wool, viscose and recycled polyamide are the fabrics used by this brand, which produces ethically in Portugal.

Through the Indonesian technique of Batik, this brand breathes new life into organic, end-of-line and upcycled fabrics.

An Emilia-based project that involves people in difficult situations who learn textile craftsmanship and create one-of-a-kind garments.

Super cool vegan sneakers made in Spain using organic, bio-based and recycled materials.

A company whose purpose is to give new life to Italian wools, honouring and respecting every player in the supply chain.

A brand that creates loungewear in bamboo fibre: soft garments in vegan French Terry, a plush and incredibly soft fabric.

The utmost attention to materials: deadstock fabrics, silk derived from rose waste and recycled cotton are the cornerstones of the brand.
