In New York, sustainability-focused designer Stella McCartney used faux feathers made from plant-based materials in fashions exhibited at the recent Paris Fashion Week. Produced by United Kingdom’s Fevvers, the material mimic the “fluffy look and billowing movement” of natural feathers—without the need to harm birds. “I’ve been having the conversation about not killing cows and […]
In London, sustainable fashion pioneer Stella McCartney has unveiled a new version of its S-Wave sneakers, featuring soles made entirely from BioCir Flex, a castor-oil based bioplastic developed by materials startup Balena. Unlike traditional plastic soles, this plant-based material is fully compostable or recyclable, offering a sustainable alternative without sacrificing durability. The soles are dyed […]
In Israel, biobased foam produced by Balena has been chosen by Stella McCartney for its S-Wave Sport trainers. The foam-injected slides will be part of the brand’s Fall 2025 collection. The material, trade-named BioCir Flex, is also compostable and recyclable. Balena founder David Roubach says the deal is proof of Balena’s progress and the importance […]
In Dubai, sustainable fashion pioneer Stella McCartney used the COP28 climate talks to draw attention to policy roadblocks to widespread use of environmentally friendly materials in fashion—namely, taxes that are incurred by vegan leather items. McCartney, which uses alternative leathers made from biobased materials like grape waste and mushrooms, said in a speech at the […]
In London, sustainability focused fashion designer Stella McCartney has partnered with Veuve Clicquot to produce a leather alternative from champagne waste. Both McCartney and the popular high-end bubbly maker operate under the LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton umbrella of brands. “I’d been looking at cross-industry collaboration within [LVMH], and one day I said to Mr. […]
