As more people begin to understand the importance of sustainable design for our future, people want to ensure even high-end products reflect a commitment to the environment. Trend Hunter's Jana Pijak counts down her top picks for eco-conscious luxury, from guest-ranking eco hotels to recycled 50s attire.
In addition to offering their guests a luxe and relaxing stay, a well-established hotel chain in Singapore lets its guests know how much energy they consume during their stay in an innovative energy-efficient initiative. Or if luxe accessories are more your style than jet-setting, cork handbags created by Silvia Massacesi offer a fashionable spin on sustainable design. Meanwhile Jolene Fung throws back to another era with her feminine line made out of upcycled plastic packaging pieces.
Eco-Conscious Luxury
Jana Pijak Discusses Her Favorite Sustainable Design Concepts
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Hospitality - Opportunity for luxury hotels to implement innovative energy-efficient initiatives and provide guests with information about their energy consumption.
2. Sustainable Fashion Accessories - Potential for designers to create fashionable accessories using eco-friendly materials like cork, offering a stylish alternative to traditional options.
3. Upcycled Plastic Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion labels to repurpose plastic packaging waste into feminine and eco-friendly clothing collections.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Hospitality - Luxury hotels can embrace eco-conscious initiatives to appeal to environmentally-aware guests and differentiate themselves in the market.
2. Fashion Accessories - Opportunity for accessory designers to cater to the growing demand for sustainable fashion by using eco-friendly materials like cork.
3. Sustainable Fashion - Fashion labels can explore upcycling techniques to create unique and environmentally-friendly clothing collections.