Sustainable Fashion has become somewhat of an elusive concept in the past few years. Is it fair-trade? Is it organic? Recycled? Slow? Green? With such broad language, how do we know exactly what we’re buying? What we do know is the conversation has brought much attention to the not just the “what” of design materials but the “how” of design processes – buying, trading, making and selling.
Argentina, eager to join in the conversation, has suddenly found itself bursting at the seams with eco-conscious fashion designers expressing their talent through endless mediums. From sustainable knits to recycled fabrics, not to mention traditional artisans hand-crafting their goods which inherently fit the green profile, eco-minded shoppers have plenty to choose from without compromising values or quality. The following ten eco-designers in Argentina and their creations top the list.
1. Sustainable knits produced in Toba indigenous community
Sustainable knits produced in Toba indigenous community for Agostina Bianci.
Agostina Bianchi Thames 1733, Palermo.
2. Bracelet made from fabric scraps and paper beads made from discarded magazines
Bracelet made from fabric scraps and paper beads made from discarded magazines by Lua Chea.
Lua Chea Borges 2029, Palermo
3. ‘Bolso Pescador’ Shoulder Bag made from aluminum can tops, $868
Bolso Pescador’ Shoulder Bag made from aluminum can tops by Aluminum.
4. Unisex Scarf made from sustainable knits (100% Llama), $180
Unisex Scarf made from sustainable knits (100% Llama) by Cubreme.
Cubreme, Godoy Cruz 1720, Palermo
5. Wallet made from Tyvek materials, $55
Wallet made from Tyvek materials by Confitte.
6. Dress made from recycled neckties
Dress made from recycled neckties by Salve.
7. SURI sweatshirt hand-printed with water-based inks onto unbleached canvas, $255
SURI sweatshirt hand-printed with water-based inks onto unbleached canvas by Bill et Bill.
8. Laptop case made from recycled coffee sacks, from $140
Laptop case made from recycled coffee sacks by Carro.
9. Rococo necklace made from recycled textiles
Rococo necklace made from recycled textiles by Marina Callis.
10. Unisex messenger bag made from recycled vinyl, $174
Unisex messenger bag made from recycled vinyl by Baumm.
