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Pirarucu Leather awarded GCC Brandmark

Pirarucu, an alternative leather made from Pirarucu fish skin, has been recognised by Livia Firth’s Eco-Age and awarded a GCC Brandmark, a guarantor of sustainable excellence. Historically discarded as a waste product of fishing, Pirarucu leather is produced in Brazil and has become the go-to luxurious alternative to bovine leather, which has...

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How Brazil’s Osklen became a research hub for sustainable fabrics

ASAP: as sustainable as possible, as soon as possible. That’s the motto of Brazilian luxury label Osklen, one of the winners of this year’s CO Leadership Awards alongside brands like Raeburn and Stella McCartney. Founded in 1988 by orthopedic surgeon turned fashion designer Oskar Metsavaht, Osklen started using organic cotton in 1998. Since...

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