Fashion

Based in the Netherlands, Geneus Biotech is a biomaterials startup that just debuted its first product: a cell-based fur alternative.
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Iconic Nike sneakers could soon be made out of a regenerative material that actually captures more emissions than it needs to be produced. Partnering with Californian biotech Newlight Technologies, the sportswear giant is now exploring the…
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There's a major market gap in Hong Kong’s fashion when it comes to sustainable cotton, says a new report from the World Wildlife Fund.
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In a new report on global inequality in water pollution, fast fashion brands in Europe, the U.S., and U.K. were highlighted as major drivers of water pollution across Africa’s rivers. While also a source of revenue and job creation for the…
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Pangaia, the London-based sustainable brand, has added two new bio-based alternatives dubbed PlntFiber and FrutFiber to its material line-up.
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Shoppers in China are turning away from traditional leather and are instead eyeing novel “next-gen” animal-free leather alternatives. In a new consumer poll, 90% of urban Chinese consumers said they prefer leather alternatives over their…
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The Mills Fabrica, the Hong Kong-based innovation hub for sustainable textiles, has just opened up a new location in London. Situated at the heart of the British capital in King’s Cross, the hub is part of the platform’s expansion into…
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Tennis champion Naomi Osaka has just launched a brand new upcycled denim collection. Teaming up with Levi’s, the new limited-edition collection features four pieces made from repurposed and vintage denim from the brand’s old stock. Osaka,…
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Lululemon’s iconic leggings might soon be made using plant-based bio-nylon instead of the synthetic version that it’s currently made from. Partnering with Genomatica, the biotech making renewable materials, Luluemon is going to create a…
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A new Hong Kong documentary is shining the light on three local heroes who are working to fight fashion waste in the city and promote a circular vision for the future of the industry. reFashioned is directed by Joanna Bowers, who…
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Outdoor and sporting goods company, REI Co-op has launched its first eco outdoor footwear line, two hiking hybrid shoes dubbed Flash and Traverse. The hiking boots are made entirely out of biobased and various recycled materials.…
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The vegan and mainstream media everywhere is awash with headlines about plant-based leathers. Here at Green Queen we have covered many of these new companies and brands, from cactus leather handbags to grape skin sneakers to upcycled…
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Shanghai-based sustainable material startup Flocus thinks that the kapok tree holds enormous potential to disrupt the textiles industry.
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Sustainable sneaker brand Cariuma is making waves at the world's first-ever skateboarding Summer Olympic games in Tokyo this year.
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Biotech company Bucha Bio is helping the textile industry ditch the use of plastics and petrochemicals by offering a biobased vegan leather.
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MoEa, meaning Mother Earth, has created alternative leather sneakers from food waste. The company claims that the shoes emit 89% fewer carbon emissions than traditional leather as it is made from grapes, cacti, apples, pineapple, and corn.…
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One of the largest online resale apparel platforms, ThredUp will be acquiring Remix, one of Europe's major fashion resale companies.
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SynBio is set to become a powerful double-digit growth sector disrupting the food and fashion industries, a new report predicts.
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Sojo is the app that's making circular fashion easy for everyone, offering a Deliveroo-like service for clothing repairs and alterations.
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Online premium fashion retailer Immaculate Vegan has secured GBP£400k in its first investment round to help drive the platform's growth.
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“This outfit would be so cute if only I had a pair of sandals to go with it.” We know the feeling. Especially if you’re in search of cruelty-free slip-ons, with most of the sandals out there made using leather or other animal-based…
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