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May 2, 2023April 27, 2023

Sufficiency in clothing consumption: why less is often more

In a world where fast fashion is part of everyday life and the shelves are filled with ever new collections, it is easy to lose track of our clothing consumption. But more and more people are coming to terms with the impact of our consumption and looking for more sustainable alternatives. One of these is sufficiency in clothing consumption – a concept that focuses on conscious consumption and reduction. Continue reading “Sufficiency in clothing consumption: why less is often more“

April 25, 2023August 29, 2023

B Corp Certificate

The fashion industry faces many challenges in terms of sustainability and social responsibility. B Corp assessments provide a way for companies in this industry to evaluate and improve their impact on the environment and society, and for consumers to get guidance. We first came across the certification when we took a closer look at MUD Jeans. Continue reading “B Corp Certificate”

April 4, 2023August 29, 2023

Givn, Berlin

Givn is a Berlin-based fashion label that specialises in sustainable fashion. The brand was founded in 2018 by designer and entrepreneur Moritz Biel & André Hoffmann, who aiming to produce fashion in an environmentally friendly and ethical way.
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March 25, 2023April 22, 2023

Malaikaraiss, Berlin

There are now many fashion labels that are committed to sustainability. One of them is the Berlin fashion label Malaikaraiss. Founder and namesake Malaika Raiss has been focusing on sustainable production methods and material selection since the label was founded in 2010. But what exactly does sustainability mean for the label and how does it implement it?

March 5, 2023April 22, 2023

Sustainable fashion consumption in Europe

Sustainable fashion consumption in Europe is characterised by a conscious and responsible relationship to the purchase and use of clothing. This includes aspects such as Continue reading “Sustainable fashion consumption in Europe”

January 24, 2023April 22, 2023

Gudrun Sjöden, designer, brand and sustainability advocate, Sweden

The art of dressing eco friendly

It’s not easy to find a sustainable favorite label. Among all the offers to find out what materials are used to produce clothing, how the processing of the clothing is, how transparent the label acts as a company and whether does it also meet the personal fashion taste. I have been finding relatively quickly a designer who always surprises and inspires me. Gudrun Sjöden! Continue reading “Gudrun Sjöden, designer, brand and sustainability advocate, Sweden”

January 23, 2023March 5, 2023

Have a closer look at outdoor fashion

When we go out into nature and go on an adventure, we want to be highly functionally equipped so that we don’t freeze, get wet and can still move sportily and well. Unfortunately, a large part of outdoor fashion consists of materials that are neither good for us nor for nature. Let’s take a closer look.

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November 11, 2022March 5, 2023

Take a closer look at sweatwear

Sweatwear is now available everywhere and in all colours. It is worn by young and old, in leisure time and on the executive floor, with and without a hood. Precisely because it is so popular, let’s take a closer look at how we can live sustainably in and with jumpers. Continue reading “Take a closer look at sweatwear”

October 19, 2022November 18, 2022

Have a closer look at sneakers

Sneakers have become a lifestyle product and it’s hard to imagine our wardrobe without them. They are mostly super comfortable and presentable. More and more brands are focusing on sustainable sneakers. What is behind it and what does it actually depend on? Continue reading “Have a closer look at sneakers”

August 25, 2022March 5, 2023

Vegan, baby

I’m not sure that with all our sustainability efforts, the majority of us are aware of what’s in our clothes: Birkenstocks made of leather, shaving brushes made of badger hair, hip down jackets made of goose feathers – all sustainable. It depends on how you look at it. All these things contain materials of animal origin. Is vegan the more sustainable alternative? Continue reading “Vegan, baby”