The guide to eco-responsible fashion
by Array
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10 beautiful French brands that do things well
THE FASHION SECTOR
Fashion is one of the most polluting industries in the world.
Each day :
• More than 12,000 tons of pesticides are sprayed on cotton fields worldwide
• Our clothes travel an average of 20,000 km before arriving in our closets
• Nearly 1 million barrels of oil are transformed into textile yarn
• Textile workers earn an average of $5 for 12 hours of work .
Fortunately, many “small” French brands are emerging with the concern of doing things well and reducing their impact on the environment. eco-responsible fashion carried by agents of change Here are some that produce ethically, by promoting French manufacturing, up-cycling , repair… the possibilities for changing this industry are endless… And French designers are revolutionizing it!
My brand: MATCHA PARIS
Since 2016, I have been making jewelry in my workshop with eco-responsible materials: cork from Portugal, Piñatex , upcycled wood recovered from carpenters... All my bases are in gilded brass. in France. I create graphic and contemporary designs to transform all your outfits into WOW!
Go discover my creations on this site !
BYE BYE MONIQUE grapeskin bags
Founded in 2022, Bye Bye Monique is a brand of luxury handbags made with grapeskin (grape must valued during the harvest which saves 90% of carbon!) in Portugal. The flaps are interchangeable. A small basic with limited impact that adapts to all your looks!
Discover the brand:
https://www.byebyemonique.com/
Vintage screen printed clothing but on, BYE BYE RE WORK
Unique pieces at affordable prices
A line of upcycled vintage clothing , screen-printed in-house, unique pieces with funny messages that talk about vintage and ethical fashion? It's the Bye Bye Rework line. 90's sweatshirts, work overalls, oversized trench coats...
Go and discover these beautiful vintages on:
https://www.byebyemonique.com/
ORPHAN SOCKS
Socks made with your socks
The principle is simple:
You send your old socks, the yarn is collected and reused to knit new socks!
https://chaussettesoublies.com/
HI GINETTE
Pieces made with vintage fabrics
The manifesto of “Salut Ginette” is to create something new with something old. A creator with
beautiful values.
WITHOUT THE FEATHERS
Sneakers made from recycled train seats
Patterns that we have all seen somewhere... Tram, train or bus seats in characteristic colors that end up as sneakers!
SECOND SIGHT
Refurbished, second hand vintage glasses
Why buy new vintage-looking glasses when you can buy refurbished vintage ones?
PERPET E
Children's clothing that lasts
Children's clothes that are repaired over time.
DOILY
Unique pieces… In old placemats
The brand takes old placemats and transforms them into underwear, unique pieces on the horizon!
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I hope you have discovered some lovely eco-responsible French brands!