Gabriela Alvarez (Atelier Chardon Savard): “Ethics and sustainability are an integral part of our teaching”
Partner content On the occasion of the annual student fashion show on April 13, we had the opportunity to interview Gabriela Alvarez, director of the Atelier Chardon Savard in Nantes. Coming from a rich background in communications, events, and educational management,
Heartbeat : 8 beautiful European upcycling brands
While circularity symbolizes a new era of environmental awareness and creative innovation,upcycling is booming. Across Europe - to mention only this region of the world in this article - a growing number of brands have embraced this approach, transforming reclaimed
Parmeet Kaur Tesson: “In Cognac, I create natural dyes with vine leaves”
Parmeet is a freelance artist and biodesigner with an extraordinary knowledge and understanding of nature. Originally from the Punjab in northern India, she worked in the world of glamour and luxury before dedicating herself fully to viticulture and sustainability. In
Turning waste into gold: the sustainable rise of Fruitleather
Fruits are all the rage when it comes to natural alternatives to leather! This is the case of Fruitleather Rotterdamled by Hugo de Boon and his partner Koen Meerkerk, who have embarked on a remarkable journey to transform waste into
Elise Sormani (Change Maker) : “Africa is clearly not the world’s dustbin”
Elise Sormani is French and has lived in Cape Town (South Africa) for ten years, where she works on sustainable transition and the alignment of the economy with natural ecosystems, justice and social equity. After starting out in marketing in
Heba Abdel Latif (Nuba Arts): “I dream of transcending the conventional for indigenous lifestyles”
Heba Abdel Latif, founder and president of Nuba Arts, shares her journey from her origins in Cairo to the international sustainable fashion scene. In this interview, she reveals the ethics behind Nuba Arts and her vision for a more ecological
Rachel Castillo : “I support fashion brands to respect Human Rights”
Rachel Castillo is a Human Rights consultant. Originally from the Netherlands, she embarked on a career dedicated to ethical fashion after an internship in India, where she researched working conditions in textile factories. Her journey led her to pursue a
Bianca Streich : « I developed a technique to capture candle soot”
Bianca Streich is a Berlin-based designer known for her innovative work in biodesign using sustainable materials. With a background in Industrial and Communication Design and a master's degree in New Materials from Barcelona, Bianca's journey from frustration during her bachelor's
Organic Cotton Colours : “We are a reference in organic and regenerative cotton”
Partner content Santi Mallorquí and Santi Ribera are CEO and Executive Director respectively of Organic Cotton Colours (OCC), an international company dedicated to the production of organic and regenerative cotton. OCC was founded in 1992 by Angel Sanchez, a visionary of
Fabricio Mancebo, the brand genius who turns visions into reality
In the exciting world of brands, where creativity is intertwined with strategy, and sustainability is no longer an option, a name is emerging that is redefining the landscape: Fabricio Mancebo. At 28, he began his career collaborating with Saatchi & Saatchi,