25 Climate-Centric Fashion Innovations

From Low Footprint Editorials to Eco-Themed Runways

— April 16, 2020 — Eco
These climate-centric fashion innovations range from low footprint editorials to eco-themed runway presentations.

When looking at eco fabric and materials, standouts include Snapper Rock's eco-centric Oceania line -- featuring family-friendly swimwear that is made from ocean plastic -- and Recap's Street Fashion Bag collection that is made from recycled tire parts, featuring a durable and waterproof shell.

While sustainable fashion has been on the rise for quite some time, independent and major brands are pushing beyond eco materials and production methods to address the industry's impact on the planet with key initiatives.

Examples to note include Vogue Italia's recent January 2020 issue that featured a low footprint by cutting out the issue's photography features. Additionally, fashion conglomerates and labels like Kering, Prada and Ralph Lauren have all shown their climate awareness with donations to fight Australia's wildfires and commitments to use renewable energy sources as part of a future-facing business model.
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Charitable Fashion Brand Donations
Charitable Fashion Brand Donations
Kering Brands Raised Funds to Fight Australian Bushfires
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Fashion Sustainability Loans
Fashion Sustainability Loans
Prada Signed a 5-Year Sustainability Term Loan with Crédit Agricole
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Ocean Plastic Eyewear
Ocean Plastic Eyewear
The 'Responseability' Sunglasses Come in Four Model Choices
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Certified Vegan Suits
Certified Vegan Suits
HUGO BOSS Created a High-Quality Sustainable Suit from Italian Linen
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Fully Sustainable Fall Collections
Fully Sustainable Fall Collections
Houdini Debuts Its Fall 2019 Collection That's 100% Sustainable
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Affordable Recycled Plastic Apparel
Affordable Recycled Plastic Apparel
Uniqlo Announced a New Collection Made From Plastic Bottles
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Avant-Garde Eco Apparel
Avant-Garde Eco Apparel
Etica Offers Premium, Eco-Friendly Fashion at Attainable Prices
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Tech-Focused Eco Kidswear
Tech-Focused Eco Kidswear
Little Minkoff Uses the Blockchain & AI for Sustainable Fashion for Kids
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Carbon-Neutral Runway Shows
Carbon-Neutral Runway Shows
The Spring 2020 Gabriela Hearst NYFW Show Focused on Sustainability
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Luxury Brand Eco Initiatives
Luxury Brand Eco Initiatives
Ralph Lauren Committed to Use 100% Renewable Energy by 2025
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Climate Change-Themed Runway Shows
Climate Change-Themed Runway Shows
The Balenciaga Winter 2020 Show Takes Place on a Flooded Runway
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Awareness-Raising Ethical Fashion Shows
Awareness-Raising Ethical Fashion Shows
The Vegan Fashion Week in LA Boasts the Theme of Expansion
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Plant-Based Stretch Jeans
Plant-Based Stretch Jeans
Triarchy To Launch a Line of Biodegradable Stretch Denim in March 2020
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Sustainable Milk-Made Apparel
Sustainable Milk-Made Apparel
Designer Antonella Bellina Makes Clothing From Milk Proteins
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Ocean Plastic-Made Swimwear
Ocean Plastic-Made Swimwear
Family Brand Snapper Rock Launched the Eco-Friendly Oceania Line
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Sustainable 70s-Style Runways
Sustainable 70s-Style Runways
Rebecca Minkoff Spring 2020 Explores the Theme of "Rebirth"
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Low-Impact Eco Sneakers
Low-Impact Eco Sneakers
The Norm Sustainable Sneakers are Made from 90% Recycled Materials
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Whimsical Sustainable Runways
Whimsical Sustainable Runways
Collina Strada Fall 2020 Had Reusable Bottles & Bags as Accessories
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Photo-Free Fashion Magazines
Photo-Free Fashion Magazines
The January 2020 Vogue Italia Special Issue Has a Small Footprint
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