Top 3 sustainable Hong Kong fashion brands we love!
Many fashion brands are taking action to alleviate the harm that fast fashion brings to the environment. For instance, Stella McCartney has promoted sustainability by launching eco-friendly collections, while many new ethical brands such as Reformation, Gabriela Hearst and Re/done are making a major mark on the fashion scene. Tired of flashy and unsustainable fashion fads? Take a look at Hong Kong’s sustainable fashion pioneers, and start to build a greener wardrobe with some staying power.
Classics Anew
The old-school qipao is making a comeback, and Classics Anew is giving it a modern and sustainable spin by using organic cotton, linen, denim and more. Referencing vintage elements from the cheongsam and qipao – even those as small as buttons and mandarin collars – the brand crafts a vintage collection with a contemporary twist. Think contemporary cuts and patterns. Besides its retail store located at Central, Classics Anew also has a showroom at Hung Hom where it regularly leads qipao-making workshops.
Cosmos Studio
Cosmos Studio is an ethical fashion brand founded by two Millennials. Having seen how textile dyes cause serious water pollution to the planet, the partners insisted on using eco-friendly cottons and colour pigments with zero discharge in all their trendy, washed-down shirts. Their GiDelave colour diffusion innovation uses 98 percent less water, 70 percent less chemicals and 50 percent less energy than normal dyes. Not to mention it yields zero wastewater.
Paper Shades
Love sunglasses? Check out Paper Shades when you’re shopping for your next pair. This ethical eyewear label uses sturdy and durable recycled paper to produce eco-friendly sunglasses. The UV 400 lenses are paired with frames and adjustable arms available in many different designs ideal for any occasion – you’ll surely find something that suits your own style and face shape. If you want to dispose of your shades in the future, rest assured that they can be recycled rather unloaded into a landfill.
