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Stella McCartney launches bag crafted from banana plants

British fashion designer Stella McCartney is continuing to innovate and invest in leather alternatives with its first-ever bag crafted from Bananatex, a durable and waterproof fabric that is entirely natural, circular and plastic-free. The vegan logo tote, part of the Stella McCartney autumn/winter 2023 collection, is embroidered with the brand’...

Fashion

H&M x Good News launch sneaker collection made with Bananatex

H&M has teamed up with London-based sneaker brand Good News for a unisex collection of footwear made with plant-based fabric Bananatex. The collection, which is H&M’s first shoe collab featuring innovative materials, will be available on the Swedish fashion giant’s website and in selected stores from April 1. “We are very proud to be...

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Meet Qwstion, the Swiss brand making premium bags from banana plants

When it comes to the fashion industry’s issue of sustainability, the problem isn’t just that it's churning out clothing in unsustainable quantities - it’s also using synthetic fibres like polyester that cause enormous harm to the environment. Fortunately, trailblazing brands around the world are developing new materials to reduce the damage....