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SUSTAINABLE RTW
THE NEW NORM
BRAND SHOWCASE 2017 // LOOKBOOK 2 OF 6
IMAGE: MANTIS WORLD
EDITOR’S NOTE
A niche no more, sustainable clothing is now
strongly available across all segments and price
points.
Whether you are looking for underwear or outerwear;
swimwear or just good basics and casual style, the brands in
this lookbook show that you don’t have to compromise on
style for sustainability.
Athleisure continues to be a definite trend - we take a closer
look at this sector and its great potential for many sustainable
brands and retailers.
Perhaps the question we get asked most often is ‘what is the
size of the ethical fashion market’?
Whilst we don’t have a definitive answer - yet - this lookbook
does offer insights into consumers’ behaviour around
sustainability in four key markets: Germany, UK, USA and India.
Find out more on p22.
If you’ve enjoyed this, explore our other five exciting lookbooks
as part of the 2017 Brand Showcase on SOURCE Intelligence.
Clare Lissaman
Director, SOURCE Intelligence
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CONTENTS
4 BASICS, CASUAL, & STREET
MANTIS WORLD
THOUGHT
COLLECTIVE
CREATION26
DO U SPEAK GREEN?
HOPE MADE IN THE WORLD
MISENSE BY MILA B
NO NASTIES
NOMADS
ONE COLOUR
THTC
22 FEATURE: ETHICAL CONSUMERS AROUND THE WORLD
28 SPORT, SWIM, & SLEEP
AVILA
FROM
HAH | HOT-AS-HELL
LARKSPUR
MIGHTY GOOD UNDIES
MOONBIRD
VESIKA PISCES
39 ARTISAN INSPIRED DAYWEAR
MEHERA SHAW
KAMPALA FAIR
LILY OF VALLEY ISLE
MATA TRADERS
NILA RUBIA
PASSION LILIE
SINERJI
VINTAGE INSPIRED ETHICAL DESIGNS (VIED)
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BASICS
CASUAL
STREET
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“What makes a brand stand
out is its integrity.
Integrity touches many elements. Are
the materials the very best they can
be? Is the design going to stand the
test of time? Is there thought behind
the selection of materials?
Brands that try to be trendy or are
derivative get it wrong. The ones that
get it right are creating product that
the team behind it truly want to see in
the world.
That’s exciting stuff.”
MAXINE BEDAT, RETAIL BUYER & CO-FOUNDER, ZADY.COM
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BACK TO BASICS
THE FOUNDATIONAL PIECES
MANTIS WORLD
HQ
London, UK
USP
Excellent quality basics from a
pioneering ethical manufacturer with
over 20 years experience
PRODUCTS
High quality adults, children and
babies casual, everyday garments, white
labelling service
ETHICS
“Well Made” ethos – GOTS, Oeko Tex,
SA8000, BSCI, Sedex, Textile Exchange
BCorp and working in Tanzania,
Bangladesh and Pakistan, focused on
transparency and traceability
WHOLESALE PRICES
£1.95-£15.45
STOCKISTS
A large number of high profile fashion
brands, retailers and merchandisers
CONNECT
www.mantisworld.com
marion@mantisworld.com
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THOUGHTFUL CLOTHING
INTRODUCING WE ARE THOUGHT
THOUGHT
HQ
London, UK
USP
Pioneering sustainable brand known for its
thoughtful design and excellent quality
PRODUCTS
Women’s and men’s clothing and
accessories
ETHICS
Uses hemp, bamboo and organic cotton
and working with a small number of
dedicated factories for many years
WHOLESALE PRICES
£1.95 – £59.90
STOCKISTS
Own webshop
Stocked throughout the UK
CONNECT
www.wearethought.com
info@wearethought.com
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“We don’t have to
engage in grand,
heroic actions to
participate in change.
Small acts, when
multiplied by millions
of people, can
transform the world.”
HOWARD ZINN
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ELEVATED ESSENTIALS
EVERY PIECE HAS A STORY TO TELL
WE ARE COLLECTIVE
HQ
London, UK
USP
Premium ethical basics with a focus on
collaboration and provenance
PRODUCTS
Dresses, top and pants for men and
women
ETHICS
Working collaboratively and
transparently with producers in
Turkey and Tanzania, using natural
and organic materials
RETAIL PRICES
Retail £35 – £250
STOCKISTS
Own webshop
CONNECT
www.wearecollective.com
b.jandrell@wearecollective.com
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“Buying is like voting,
and I don’t want to
support something
against my values.”
BRUNO PIETERS, HONEST BY
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COLOURFUL CREATIONS
HANDPRINTED AND HANDMADE IN THE UK
CREATION 26
HQ
London, UK
USP
Fun hand printed, recycled and
upcycled youthful basics, accessories
and homewares
PRODUCTS
Tops and accessories for men and
women, bags and soft toys
ETHICS
Working with local british artisans
and co-operatives to produce pieces
with unique prints from reclaimed,
recycled and upcycled fabrics
WHOLESALE PRICES
Upon request
STOCKISTS
Own webshop
CONNECT
www.creation26.com
info.creation26@gmail.com
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A GREEN WARDROBE
EVERYDAY SUSTAINABLE ESSENTIALS
DO U SPEAK GREEN?
HQ
India
USP
Aesthetics meets ethics with 21+ years
export experience
PRODUCTS
Printed t-shirts, casual, yoga and
loungewear for the whole family.
ETHICS
Using GOTS certified cotton, bamboo,
Modal and recycled polyester, made in
its ISO90 certified factory and running
projects to support the livelihoods of
Indian cotton farmers
WHOLESALE PRICES
Form £8+
STOCKISTS
Flipkart, Infibeam, Craftsvilla, Saga
Department store, Organic World
+many more
CONNECT
www.douspeakgreen.in
shishir@fusionclothing.com
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SPOTLIGHT ON STANDARDS & CERTIFICATIONS
CHILD LABOR FREE
Launched in 2015 Child Labor Free believe that
consumers and companies around the world
can work together to create significant change,
making a difference in the lives of children and
the communities they live in.
Products certified with the Child Labor Free
mark provide assurance that brands are
committed to operating ethically and ensuring
their business is free of child labor.
Child Labor Free assess and analyse production
of final product, components and source
materials through an auditing process that
includes both desk analysis of relevant
documentation and site visits where necessary.
www.childlaborfree.com
Read an interview with the CLF founders here
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SEASONLESS STYLE
CLOTHING THAT FITS IN WITH THE WORLD
HOPE MADE IN
THE WORLD
HQ
USA
USP
Ethical essentials that take you from
season to season
PRODUCTS
Dresses, tops and pants for men and
women
ETHICS
Certified child labor free. Uses
sustainable and eco-friendly
materials, responsible business and
employee practices
WHOLESALE PRICES
Upon request
STOCKISTS
Own webshop
CONNECT
www.hopemade.world
hope@hopemade.world
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CLOTHES TO LIVE IN
BESPOKE SLOW FASHION
MISENSE BY MILA B
HQ
Yorkshire, UK
USP
Easy to wear and care for designs
inspired by personal stories
PRODUCTS
Dresses, tops, pants and outerwear for
women.
ETHICS
Slow fashion, ready to wear and
bespoke service, reclaimed, antique
and end-of-roll fabrics, with
longevity in mind.
WHOLESALE PRICES
On request
STOCKISTS
Orders via own website
CONNECT
www.misensefashion.co.uk
mila@misensefashion.co.uk
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INDUSTRY STATS
Clothing production doubled
from 2000-2014, and the
number of garments
purchased each year by the
average consumer increased
in that period by 60%.
Consumers keep clothing
items about half as long as
they did 15 years ago.
MCKINSEY & COMPANY, SUSTAINABILITY & RESOURCE PRODUCTIVITY
However, keeping textiles
out of landfills would save
the US economy more than
$375 million per year in fees.
EPA; USAgain
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LAID BACK VIBES
RELAXED READY TO WEAR
NO NASTIES
HQ
India
USP
Effortless, comfortable, casual but
never boring – great shapes, easy to
wear colours with small, special
details
PRODUCTS
Casual yet smart basics for men and
women – tops, bottoms, shirts,
dresses and scarves
.
ETHICS
100% certified organic and Fairtrade
cotton sourced from co-ops and
eco-friendly dyes
WHOLESALE PRICES
$10-$25USD
STOCKISTS
Own webshop
CONNECT
www.nonasties.in
yes@nonasties.in
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AT A GLANCE: CONSUMER INSIGHTS
Ethical Consumers
Around the World
Studies suggest that consumers tend
to be more motivated by emotions
and social influences, such as peer
influence, than by data alone.
INDIA
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A poll of Indian consumers taken by Fairtrade
India in 2014 found that 75% said that women’s
rights as workers was their top issue overall and
the majority were prepared to pay up to 25%
more for ethical goods
66% of Indian consumers say retailer/brand
websites are their top source of clothing
inspiration
GERMANY
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30% of German consumers bought at
least one item of sustainable apparel in
the last year according to Slow Fashion
Monitor 2016
66% of German consumers say
retailer/brand websites are their top
source of clothing inspiration but 70% of
sales are made in store
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USA
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48% of consumers say they’re
more loyal to brands that “seem
to share [their] personal
interests such as giving back to
the community, health and
fitness, cooking, art, music, etc..”
That percentage is higher
among Millennials (53%) and
Gen X (48%) shoppers than
Baby Boomers (41%)
UNITED KINGDOM
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The ethical clothing market in the UK
shrank overall by 21% in 2016. However
organic clothing sales increased by 15%
and over 20% of consumers bought
second hand clothes for ethical reasons.
70% of British consumers say
retailer/brand websites are their top
source of clothing inspiration
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TIME TO WANDER
STYLE FOR EVERYDAY ADVENTURES
NOMADS
HQ
Cornwall, UK
USP
Lovely feminine prints and easy,
comfortable yet flattering cuts
PRODUCTS
Everyday clothing and accessories
for women
ETHICS
100% certified organic and Fairtrade
cotton sourced from co-ops and
eco-friendly dyes
WHOLESALE PRICES
£12 - £75
STOCKISTS
Atom Retro, Bentleys, Johnstons of
Elgin, Smiths of Lerwick, Ethical
Superstore +many more
CONNECT
www.nomadsclothing.com
info@nomadsclothing.com
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TAILORED TALES
CONNECTION THROUGH CLOTHING
ONE COLOUR
HQ
Brisbane, Australia
USP
Timeless tailored pieces connecting
the customer to artisan who made
them
PRODUCTS
Quality, classic daywear for women–
dresses, tops, jackets, bottoms
ETHICS
One Colour with Kenana Down
Under partners with Kenyan
organisations Kenana Knitters and
Amani ya Juu. Working with
enterprises that respect the rights of
employees to earn a decent wage
RETAIL PRICES
$15-$100AUD
STOCKISTS
Own webshop
CONNECT
www.onecolour.com
enquiries@onecolour.com
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URBAN ETHICS
REDEFINED SINCE 1999
THTC
HQ
London, UK
USP
Ethically made streetwear since 1999,
collaborations with world renown street
and graphic artists, musicians and actors
PRODUCTS
Street wear (tees, hoodies, shirts + more)
for both men and women
ETHICS
All cotton products are GOTS organic
and Fair Wear certified, using hemp from
ILO members and Soil Association
certified inks and dyes
WHOLESALE PRICES
£11.50 – £20
STOCKISTS
Own webshop
See website for more stockists
CONNECT
www.thtc.co.uk
info@thtc.co.uk
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SPORT
SWIM
SLEEP
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REPORT WATCH
ATHLEISURE ME GOOD
noun: ath·lei·sure \ˈath-ˌlē-zhər casual clothing designed
to be worn both for exercising and for general use
In 2015 according to Morgan Stanley’s
report “Global Athletic Wear: Very Bullish
Five-Year Outlook”, 1 the athleisure market
had grown by 42% over the preceding
seven years, was worth £204bn
(US$270bn) and was predicted to grow by
a further 30% by 2020.
Since then there have been claims that
the trend is over; that it’s continuing but
the name is not; or that it has become so
firmly embedded in people’s, particular
women’s, clothing choices that it is now
no longer a trend but the new normal.
Trendanalytic’s 2016 report “The Athleisure
Movement: From Fad To Forever” 2 noted
‘online searches for the term “athleisure”
have increased more than 250% since
2015’ and made the connection with
clean living fitness trends and influencers
on social media.
Data from Fung Global Retail &
Technology and First Insight 3 show that
consumers are more willing to pay nearer
the retailer’s proposed prices for athleisure
than for other product sectors.
Given the prevalence of organic and
Fairtrade knitted jersey cotton fabrics and
denim as well as Tencel and innovative
performance fabrics used by sustainable
brands, athleisure is a market sector that is
a perfect fit for such brands to target.
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ATHLEISURE ELEGANCE
TURNING THE EVERYDAY LUXE
AVILA
HQ
Melbourne, Australia
USP
Comfortable, flattering and classic styles
with a unique twist
PRODUCTS
Tops, dresses, pants, accessories and
athleisure leggings and tops for women
ETHICS
Made in Australia using natural and
organic materials, passionate about
providing local jobs at a fair wages and
good condition
WHOLESALE PRICES
$35-$130AUD
STOCKISTS
Own webshop, plus several bricksand-mortar
shops across Australia
CONNECT
www.avila.com.au
info@avila.com.au
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ACTIVEWEAR CLASSICS
GENTLE ON YOU AND ON THE PLANET
FROM
HQ
United Kingdom
USP
Classic yoga and activewear that
takes you from the studio to the
street, using ecoluxe fabrics.
PRODUCTS
Tops, leggings and sports bras for
women.
ETHICS
Made from ethically sourced,
certified organic and/or sustainable
sources.
WHOLESALE PRICES
£15-£45
STOCKISTS
Own webshop
CONNECT
www.fromclothing.com
su@fromclothing.com
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HOT SUMMER HEAT
LOOKS TO KEEP YOU COOL
HAH | HOT AS HELL
HQ
USA
USP
Making sustainability sexy
PRODUCTS
Swimwear, lingerie and beach
lifestyle apparel
ETHICS
Investing in innovative eco fibres,
fabrics, and processes that are better
for the consumer and the life of the
garments
WHOLESALE PRICES
USD $14-$207
STOCKISTS
ASOS, own webshop
CONNECT
www.hot-as-hell.com
jilli@hot-as-hell.com
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MARKET TRENDS
“Consumers are now
expecting more from the
brands they have an affinity
for and show loyalty to.
Companies are benefitting
from the transparency and
it’s a new proxy for genuine
and authentic customer
engagement.”
CRAIG ELIMELIAH, DIRECTOR OF CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY, VML
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CALIFORNIA DREAMING
A MODERN DAY FANTASY
LARKSPUR
LINGERIE
HQ
Los Angeles, USA
USP
Perfect blend of sex appeal, L.A.
style, comfort using skin-friendly
fabrics
PRODUCTS
Womens organic cotton lingerie
ETHICS
GOTS certified organic cotton,
modal and repurposed trim, made in
Los Angeles
RETAIL PRICES
$22-$140
STOCKISTS
Own webshop
3 bricks-and-mortar shops in the US
CONNECT
www.larkspurla.com
info@larkspurla.com
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NO COMPROMISE COMFORT
UNDERWEAR FOR EVERYDAY PEOPLE
MIGHTY GOOD
UNDIES
HQ
Australia
USP
Super soft, ultra-comfortable,
flattering underwear made ethically
PRODUCTS
Everyday underwear for everybody
ETHICS
Certified organic and Fairtrade,
aiming to bring Fairtrade to the
mainstream
WHOLESALE PRICES
$6.50AUD
STOCKISTS
Own webshop, also offers a
subscription service
CONNECT
www.mightygoodundies.com.au
sales@mightgoodundies.com.au
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SPOTLIGHT ON FABRIC
INNOVATIVE YARNS & FABRICS
ROICA EF - the first sustainable stretch yarn
Roica EF is a premium stretch fibre composed of up to 50% reclaimed
pre-industrial waste certified under the Global Recycle Standard. It can be
adapted to a host of applications, including sportswear, lingerie and
underwear, and outerwear.
RECOVER - coloured yarn without dyeing
Recover is produced by Hilaturas Ferre from old clothing and textile scraps.
Through a colour-sorting process, Recover produces the yarn in many colours
using none of the water and toxic chemicals needed in conventional cotton.
ORANGE FIBER - fabric that’s good for the skin and the planet
Orange Fiber has created a textile by extracting cellulose from the
700,000-plus tons of organic waste discarded in citrus fruit processing each
year in Italy. Nanotechnology is used to enrich the fibre with Vitamin C to
nourish the skin when worn. The product has completed its operational phase
and is poised to enter the market.
Discover more innovative fabrics in the SOURCE Innovation in Fabrics report.
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SLEEP SOUNDLY
LOUNGEWEAR TO LOVE
MOONBIRD DESIGNS
HQ
Australia
USP
Easy to wear and care for designs
inspired by personal stories
PRODUCTS
Dresses, tops, pants and outerwear for
women.
ETHICS
B-Corp certified, Fair trade and
organic cotton, supports small scale
artists through collaboration, working
towards zero waste.
WHOLESALE PRICES
$25-$70AUD
STOCKISTS
Own webshop
CONNECT
www.moonbird.com.au
birdy@moonbird.com.au
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SUSTAINABLE SWIM
RESORTWEAR FOR EVERY WOMAN
VESIKA PISCES
HQ
Canada
USP
Using traditional Mexican
embroidery from Oaxaca in a new
and original way
PRODUCTS
Women’s resort clothing –
swimwear, casual beach attire and
evening wear
ETHICS
Made with natural, certified organic
and recycled materials and using
VOC free dyes; made in Mexico with
a small artisanal workshop
WHOLESALE PRICES
$10 – $300 CAD
STOCKISTS
Ecohabitude.com
CONNECT
www.vesikapisces.com
michelle@vesikapisces.com
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ARTISAN
INSPIRED
DAYWEAR
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MODERN // TRADITION
ARTISANAL STYLE FOR TODAY
MEHERA SHAW
HQ
Jaipur, India
USP
Modern styles combine with
traditional Indian block printing
PRODUCTS
Easy to wear women’s tops, bottoms,
dresses and jumpsuits
ETHICS
Made by artisans in own Fair Trade
production studio using GOTS
certified and handloom cotton, wool
and silk, AZO free dyes
WHOLESALE PRICES
$15-$50USD
STOCKISTS
Own webshop
A number of retailers across the USA
CONNECT
www.meherashaw.com
info@meherashaw.com
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SUSTAINABLE FASHION 101
WAGES
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The legal minimum wage in most garment-producing
countries is rarely enough for a worker to live on.
Most of the world’s garments are made in Asia, and yet the
workers who make them are not paid enough to live on.
It is estimated that the minimum wage in Bangladesh still
only covers 60% of the cost of living in a slum.
In Cambodia and China the minimum wage would need to
be at least twice as high to cover the basic cost of living
(Clean Clothes Campaign, 2014).
In the Cambodian garment industry, over 80% of workers
are women, aged 18-35.
In India, Bangladesh and across Asia likewise, most garment
workers are women. Many of these women have children
and families to provide for and no other income earners in
the family to contribute.
According to Clean Clothes Campaign, one worker’s salary
typically supports at least three people in a family. Not only
do low wages keep garment workers in a cycle of poverty,
but they also add to the pressure to work long overtime
hours, which impacts on health and safety, as well as on
productivity.
FURTHER READING:
Introduction to Fashion’s Social Issues
Research Report: The Living Wage: Core Principles & Global
Perspectives
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FOR THAT POP OF COLOUR
BEAUTIFUL PIECES IN CLASSIC SHAPES
KAMPALA FAIR
HQ
Uganda
USP
No more than 30 pieces made of
each gorgeous Kitenge printed fabric
in flattering cuts made for the
bodies of real women
PRODUCTS
Women’s wear aimed at the 30-50
age market who love a pop of colour
ETHICS
Made in Uganda supporting 15 staff
and 42 school children and using
locally sourced fabrics and fair trade
practices
WHOLESALE PRICES
$18-$55
STOCKISTS
Own webshop
African Touch (Stockholm and
Copenhagen)
CONNECT
www.kampalafair.com
contact@kampalafair.com
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THE ISLAND VIBE
HAWAIIAN INSPIRED
LILY OF THE
VALLEY ISLE
HQ
Hawaii, USA
USP
Adaptable pieces featuring unique
Hawaiian-inspired prints
PRODUCTS
Easy to wear women’s tops, bottoms,
dresses and jumpsuits
ETHICS
Green America certified and using
organic materials, low impact dyes,
fair trade production with a blend of
heritage textile traditions
WHOLESALE PRICES
$35-$65USD
STOCKISTS
Own webshop
Ecohabitude
CONNECT
www.lilyofthevalleyisle.com
info@lilyofthevalleyisle.com
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A LOVE AFFAIR WITH PRINTS
A STORY OF DISCOVERY
MATA TRADERS
HQ
Chicago, USA
USP
Colorful and wearable prints that
pop using traditional processes in
fashion-forward silhouettes
PRODUCTS
Easy to wear women’s tops, bottoms,
dresses and jumpsuits
ETHICS
Made by Fair Trade cooperatives and
artisan groups using traditional craft
traditions like handloom weaving
and block printing
WHOLESALE PRICES
$5.50-$41USD
STOCKISTS
Own webshop
A number of retailers across the USA
CONNECT
www.matatraders.com
jonit@matatraders.com
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INDIAN SUMMER
KEEPING TRADITIONS ALIVE
NILA RUBIA
HQ
UK
USP
Modern and comfortable wear
featuring special prints with an
Indian flavour
PRODUCTS
Dresses, tops, pants and outerwear
for women.
ETHICS
Supports the Indian tradition of
block printing, dyes and the
materials are natural and AZO free.
They guarantee all workers receive a
living wage and are all treated with
respect and dignity
WHOLESALE PRICES
£3 – £70
STOCKISTS
Own webshop
CONNECT
www.nilarubia.co.uk
info@nilarubia.co.uk
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TOP TIPS
3 BENEFITS OF POP-UP RETAIL
Looking to increase sales? The pop-up trend is perfect for
sustainable brands & retailers. Here’s why:
1. REAL LIFE INTERACTION WITH CUSTOMERS
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Gain new customers from passing trade
Test out new products
Build word of mouth interest
2. DATA COLLECTION
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Increase mailing list and customer information
3. COLLABORATION
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With established retailers opening up floor space for pop-ups
With other sustainable brands
FURTHER READING
Current Retail Trends and Their Impact on Sustainable Fashion
7 Top Tips for Running a Successful Pop-up Shop
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SOUTHERN CHARM
DESIGNED IN NEW ORLEANS //MADE IN INDIA
PASSION LILIE
HQ
New Orleans, USA
USP
Fantastic block prints and Ikat
patterns in flattering styles
PRODUCTS
Tops, bottoms, dresses, outwear,
scarves and bags for women
ETHICS
Fair trade & eco-friendly apparel
brand with a mission to empower
artisans across the world by creating
dignified employment opportunities
WHOLESALE PRICES
$10-$39USD
STOCKISTS
Own webshop
Stocked throughout the USA
CONNECT
www.passionlilie.com
katie@passionlilie.com
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AUSTRALIAN INSPIRATION
IN HARMONY WITH NATURE
SINERJI CLOTHING
HQ
Queensland, Australia
USP
Clever adaptive styles perfect for
everyday from work to play for all
body shapes
PRODUCTS
Women’s and men’s clothing
inspired by Australian flora and
fauna
ETHICS
Fair trade and sweatshop-free using
Oeko Tex certified Modal, organic
rain-fed cotton and natural dyes
WHOLESALE PRICES
$10-$100AUD
STOCKISTS
Own webshop
Stocked throughout Australia
CONNECT
www.sinerji.com.au
alice@sinerji.com.au
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RETRO-MADE
VINTAGE BROUGHT TO LIFE
VINTAGE INSPIRED
ETHICAL DESIGNS
(VIED)
HQ
Australia
USP
Inspired by vintage silhouettes from
the 1920s-60s with an Indian flair
PRODUCTS
Women’s clothing designed for 35+
ETHICS
Working with homeworkers in
India to keep traditional techniques
thriving and to give disadvantaged
women more economic
independence
WHOLESALE PRICES
$50-$182AUD
STOCKISTS
Own webshop
CONNECT
www.vied.com.au
helen@vied.com.au
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“A fresh generation are
marching for
revolution and they
want to wear clothes
that tell a new story.
Let’s give it to them.”
NAOMI KLEIN
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REFERENCES
1
Global Athletic Wear: Very Bullish Five-Year Outlook, Morgan Stanley
2
The Athleisure Movement: From Fad to Forever, Trendanalytic
3
Fung Global Retail & Technology and First Insight
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