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International Zero Waste Day: Here Are Some Upcycled Fashion Labels To Know About

International Zero Waste Day is an important occasion to reflect on our consumption patterns and take steps towards more sustainable lifestyles. One way to do this is by shopping for upcycled fashion brands, which not only reduces waste but also promotes sustainable fashion practices. Upcycling refers to the process of taking discarded materials and transforming them into new products, which can be anything from clothing to accessories. By choosing upcycled fashion brands, we can divert waste from landfills and reduce the demand for new resources, ultimately contributing to a more circular economy.

Moreover, upcycling fashion brands often prioritize ethical and sustainable practices, such as using environmentally friendly production methods and paying fair wages to workers. This not only benefits the planet but also supports local communities and small businesses. By purchasing from upcycled fashion brands, we can feel good about the positive impact we are making and support a more sustainable future. On International Zero Waste Day, let's celebrate the power of upcycling and embrace a more conscious approach to fashion.

Abouther.com has listed a range of upcycled clothing brands that breathe new life into vintage pieces, deadstock fabrics, and surplus clothing, all while supporting sustainable fashion. Here are some of the best – some of them are from the Middle East too!

By Amrita Singh

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Fanfare

Fanfare transforms vintage pieces, deadstock fabrics, and surplus clothing into contemporary designs, including upcycled looks, hand-painted, embroidered, and unique patchwork details. Starting at $100, you can send them one of your old pairs of denim jeans to upcycle to your liking.

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Tala Barbotin Khalidy

New York-based Lebanese brand, Tala Barbotin Khalidy, is known for its artisanal craftsmanship and nostalgia-infused romanticism, offering unique pieces that are sure to turn heads.

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RE/DONE

Based in LA, RE/DONE partners with heritage brands like Levi's to upcycle vintage jeans into modern fits. Since its affiliation with Levi's in 2014, RE/DONE claims to have diverted over 158,000 pairs of vintage Levi's from landfills.

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Atelier Mundane

This Iraqi London-based label is loved by Jorja Smith for their unique use of upcycled fabrics and vegan leather. Unlike most sustainable brands, Atelier Mundane is famous for its wild prints and vivid colours, and they have recently been designing face masks with all proceeds going to Yemen.

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Rebirth

Paris-based brand Rebirth is all about giving worn-out clothes a second chance. Founders Khadija Benachour and Salma Jnifen fully embrace the current DIY trend by reconstructing and customising basics like hoodies and oversized denim jackets.

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E.L.V Denim

E.L.V Denim is a London-based label that upcycles unwanted post-consumer denim to create genderless, size-inclusive denim styles. By reusing existing denim materials, the upcycled denim brand reduces its water consumption by using 7 liters of water to wash its denim compared to 7,000 for every new pair of jeans made.

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Hôtel Vetements

Hôtel Vetements creates wearable heirloom pieces using forgotten hotel curtains, upholsteries, cotton sheets, linens, and tablecloths that look like they could’ve easily come from a Wes Anderson movie. Some of their hotel linens like embroidered, silk curtains were sourced from the iconic Ritz Hôtel in Paris and date all the way back to the 1800s.

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By The Way

Paris-based Algerian designer Lotfi spent five years working in the fashion industry for brands like Marc Jacobs and Vivienne Westwood before launching his zero waste, sustainable brand By The Way. Adopting a radical approach, his designs are not just sustainable but also strive for zero waste, putting Algeria on the main stage of sustainable fashion.

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Selina Sanders

Selina Sanders sources vintage materials like tea towels, curtains, quilts, blankets, and other linens to create one-of-a-kind pieces that have details like detachable collars and reversible styles.

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BassCoutur

Tunisian designer Riad Trabelsi founded BassCoutur, an ethical gender-fluid brand exclusively using deadstock clothing and upcycled fabrics. Their covetable designs have been showcased at Paris Fashion Week, making them stand out from the crowd.

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International Zero Waste Day: Here Are Some Upcycled Fashion Labels To Know About

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Rebirth

E.L.V Denim

Hôtel Vetements

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Selina Sanders

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