At FashionHumber, the students in the Innovative Promotions class are working alongside alumni Ani Wells and her sustainable denim and business platform @simplysuzette. FashionHumber students- inspired by Ani’s platform have put together a list of cool sustainable denim brands on the market. Check out the blog post below to aspire to some of the sustainable denim brands on our radar.
Did you know that the average Canadian throws away approximately 81 pounds of old clothes per year? In North America alone,15 million tonnes of used textile waste is generated every single year. A large amount of these discarded fabrics are ready to be upcycled. A tribe of sustainable clothing brands have started using this process of upcycling and making a difference. Let’s explore some of the denim brands currently making waves in the sustainable fashion industry.
RE/DONE
RE/DONE is a company that reworks old vintage denim into modern pieces with new fits. Every single RE/DONE product is manufactured using discarded denim fabric, reconstructed into a fresh denim piece. In 2015, Levi’s partnered with RE/DONE and now the RE/DONE Levi’s denim collaboration line is being manufactured in Los Angeles. The denim is manufactured using water conserving methods and no harmful chemicals.
Check them out @ https://www.instagram.com/shopredone/
KIRIKOMADE
KIRIKOMADE was founded in Portland, Oregon. They upcycle almost everything in textiles from blankets to old denim featuring imported Japanese textiles. It is famous for its ”Boro” pieces and workshops. Boro is a patch-work technique used to repair old and vintage clothing.
Check KIRIKOMADE @ https://www.instagram.com/kirikomade/
Antiform
It is an England based company founded in 2007 by fashion designer and researcher Lizzie Harrison. It is an advanced thinking fashion apparel company which is pushing the boundaries of ethical and sustainable design by using reclaimed materials. All materials and workmanship involved in production is sourced within the UK.
See more on their social @ https://www.instagram.com/antiformonline/
ASOS Reclaimed line
ASOS is a big brand that first launched their ethical clothing line named Eco Edit Range but they took it a step further with their ASOS Reclaimed line. ASOS’s sourcing team looks for vintage clothing and re-builds them to encompass the latest designs and trends. This line of ASOS is quite affordable for the average consumer.
See more on their site: https://www.asos.com/women/a-to-z-of-brands/reclaimed-vintage/cat/?cid=10597
Studio ALCH
This brand revolves around reconstruction & deconstruction of garments and with that eventually increasing the lifespan of its garments. Almost everything manufactured is derived from recycled, dead stock or organic material. Even in denim production, all denim used are recycled and organic.
Check out this avant garde brand and their social @ https://www.instagram.com/studioalch/
We hope among this list of sustainable denim brands, you were able to find a style that resonates with your own. Now you know where to shop for sustainable and upcycled denim garments, where you can make a small difference that cumulatively contributes to a global movement. Strive to find garments with an uplifting story sewn into the fabric you choose to wear. Contributing to a healthier planet never looked or suited you so well!
