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Inspired by a love for modernity and sophistication GUNAS was established in 2009 by Co-Founder and Designer Sugandh. A NY Based Industrial designer by trade, Sugandh developed a line of affordable totes that consciously fused luxury aesthetics with eco-friendly philosophies. The result… a beautifully crafted collection of vegan-approved wallets, clutches, messengers, totes and duffels, that don’t sacrifice style and quality. Custom Hardware, seductive structure, and lightweight construction make GUNAS THE BRAND the leader in progressive luxury.

The Essentials

Founders Zoe & Josh wanted to use the gifts they were given to change the world and help others. They believe that people are not given abilities and talents to be squandered on trivial things but to be used for a better purpose. Their passions for apparel and people blended together in a beautiful way, creating 4 All Humanity.

This year, Textile Exchange is partnering with EcoTextile News, Messe Frankfurt, and Planet Textiles to bring you the premier 2012 Sustainable Textiles conference in Hong Kong, October 4 and 5. The Sustainable Textiles Conference – Hong Kong, will focus this years efforts on four key areas: Innovation, Investment, Impacts, and Integrity.

Perhaps Ecoluxe, another sustainable fashion event that occurs during London Fashion Week, is more of an independent venture and is broader in scope with eco brands from around the world... This year the event was held in the lobby of Kingsway Hall not far from Somerset House. Co-organized and curated by Stamo of By Stamo and Elena Garcia of Sew Last Season, the Ecoluxe exhibition comprises the full range of fashion categories from ready-to-wear to shoes and accessories including hats, bags, and jewelry. All vendors are either based in the United Kingdom (UK) or sell into the UK and many have a fascinating and heartwarming story to tell regarding the design and production of their product and/or a cause that they are supporting.

The 13th season of Estethica, an initiative of the British Fashion Council at London Fashion Week, showcased a complete cross section of sustainable fashion.  Along with returning ready-to-wear designers Ada Zanditon, Henrietta Ludgate, Junky Styling, Makepiece, Victim Fashion Street, lingerie brand Chiarini, milliner Pachacuti, and jewelry designer Joanna Cava, there were some new designers including Auria x Margot Bowman, Carla Fernandez, Lorico, Max Jenny, Mich Dulce, White Tent, and special guest Bruno Pieters of Honest By. This year the exhibition was housed on the main level of Somerset House in the west wing.