Fortunately, making swaps does not mean giving up leather for good. There are plenty of gorgeous alternatives to the skin and we bet you’ve never even heard of some of them. Here’s the list.

Pineapple

Waste pineapple leaves can be transformed into a gorgeous fake leather called Pinatex. It’s not only cruelty-free but makes use of fruit waste and helps local farmers make extra income.

Cork

Cork is biodegradable and can be harvested without having to cut down the tree, making it a highly sustainable choice.

Wine Leather

Wine leather is a particularly surprising alternative. The seeds and stalks from wine grapes can be used to create a pretty gorgeous fake leather.

Mushroom

Mushroom leather is one of our favorite new alternatives as it is entirely sustainable. Brands have started using fungi to bioengineer a special material called Mylo and turning it into lush leather bags.

Apple

Someone figured out that dehydrated apple cores and peel can be turned into leather material. We truly are living in the future.

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At Beautiful Trends Today, we love fashion but we also care about the environment. We are therefore delighted to see that more and more brands are going sustainable so we can enjoy our fashion while being ethically conscious.

From pineapple leather to mushroom and hemp, our minds have been blown by all the innovative ideas designers have been coming up with to reduce their carbon footprints.

Now, Truly have been added to our list for the simple fact that they are creating their clothing out of seaweed.

To make the material, Truly crush dry seaweed and incorporate it into cellulose fiber. The renewable resource is free from chemicals and the brand use eco-friendly methods to create their biodegradable products.

Tara Capp, the Founder & Creative Director said: “We have been working hard to ensure that we deliver more to our customers than merely beautiful products and so we’re really excited to launch our new SS19 SeaCell knitwear collection.”

“We’re the first brand to use this innovative material in a fashion collection in the UK, which is a huge honor. The environmentally sound fiber offers maximum comfort, is great for the planet and benefits the body and overall health so it was a natural choice.”

You can shop the collection here.

The post “Truly” is the Latest Brand In Sustainable Fashion We’re Hyped For appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Here’s a rundown on what sustainable fashion means and why it matters to you.

What Exactly is Sustainable Fashion?

As it stands, it’s not possible for any clothing item to be 100% sustainable. Somewhere along the line, it’s going to contribute to someone’s carbon footprint.

Generally speaking though, sustainable fashion is fashion that is ethically conscious and wants to reduce its negative impact on the environment and fellow humans. For brands, this means fair wages, using sustainable materials like organic cotton, sourcing locally and making quality items rather than throw-away trends.

Why Does This Matter?

The fashion industry is one of the biggest polluting industries in the world. In fact, the industry is responsible for 10% of humanity’s carbon footprint. This is largely because of the rise in what we call “fast fashion”. We all love a bargain but the demand for cheap clothes means that brands are focused on mass production and cheap labor. This means profit for them, cheap products for us, but unfair trade and more pollution. The sad part is, lots of these items get thrown away.

How Can I Be More Sustainable?

If you want to help make a difference, one of the best things you can do is reduce your consumption of fast fashion. Instead of buying items you will wear a few times then throw away, go for higher quality items that will last you a long time. Before purchasing a new product ask yourself: “Do I really need this?” If, like us, you love getting your hands on new clothes, consider going second hand when you can or even taking part in fashion swaps. This means your own unwanted pieces won’t end up in a landfill and you can get your hands on some new items in return. It’s a win win.

How Can I Choose Sustainable Fashion Brands When I’m On A Budget?

Traditionally, sustainable fashion brands have been quite pricey. After all, organic materials, high quality and fair wages are all big expenses. Although we want all these things from our fashion, sometimes it can be difficult to make these decisions when on a budget. Luckily, the rise in sustainable fashion means that some of our favorite highstreet brands are releasing sustainable ranges. Here are some of our favorite affordable brands that are environmentally conscious:

• Everlane
• thredUP
• Alternative Apparel
• PACT
• People Tree
• Conscious Collection by H&M
• Tribe Alive

The post Your Definitive Guide to Sustainable Fashion appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Make a New Dress

Making a new dress out of a wedding gown is such a good trick to employ if you really want to get good use out of a wedding dress! Taking it to a seamstress and paying a few dollars to get it shortened in the length or in the sleeves is a great investment for the long term, and it means you can enjoy your wedding dress in a whole new way.

Donate It

Even though this might be really hard, if you’re not going to drastically change your wedding dress so it’s usable again, the best and kindest thing to do is to donate it. There are so many brides that don’t have the financial means to go out and spend a lot on a dress, so make another bride’s dreams come true and donate your gown.

The post Get Creative with Your Wedding Dress! appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Weekday x Recover boasts a whole collection of loungewear, workwear and sleepwear. The affordable range puts sustainability first but doesn’t compromise style.

Every single piece is made from recycled material and the production of the products uses less energy and produces less CO2 emissions. That’s right, even the gorgeous jeans are 100% recycled fabric.

The brand have stated on their website: “We’re convinced that we can create clothing collections that enable our customers to express their personality and at the same time care about the planet. Our objective is that good working conditions and human rights should be respected and we see strength in collaborating with others and consistently seek solutions to drive us forward.”

You can shop the collection and learn more about the company values here.

The post Weekday Just Launched a Gorgeous Collection Made From 100% Recycled Fabrics appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Fortunately, making swaps does not mean giving up leather for good. There are plenty of gorgeous alternatives to the skin and we bet you’ve never even heard of some of them. Here’s the list.

Pineapple

Waste pineapple leaves can be transformed into a gorgeous fake leather called Pinatex. It’s not only cruelty-free but makes use of fruit waste and helps local farmers make extra income.

Cork

Cork is biodegradable and can be harvested without having to cut down the tree, making it a highly sustainable choice.

Wine Leather

Wine leather is a particularly surprising alternative. The seeds and stalks from wine grapes can be used to create a pretty gorgeous fake leather.

Mushroom

Mushroom leather is one of our favorite new alternatives as it is entirely sustainable. Brands have started using fungi to bioengineer a special material called Mylo and turning it into lush leather bags.

Apple

Someone figured out that dehydrated apple cores and peel can be turned into leather material. We truly are living in the future.

The post 5 Cruelty-Free Alternatives to Leather appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

At Beautiful Trends Today, we love fashion but we also care about the environment. We are therefore delighted to see that more and more brands are going sustainable so we can enjoy our fashion while being ethically conscious.

From pineapple leather to mushroom and hemp, our minds have been blown by all the innovative ideas designers have been coming up with to reduce their carbon footprints.

Now, Truly have been added to our list for the simple fact that they are creating their clothing out of seaweed.

To make the material, Truly crush dry seaweed and incorporate it into cellulose fiber. The renewable resource is free from chemicals and the brand use eco-friendly methods to create their biodegradable products.

Tara Capp, the Founder & Creative Director said: “We have been working hard to ensure that we deliver more to our customers than merely beautiful products and so we’re really excited to launch our new SS19 SeaCell knitwear collection.”

“We’re the first brand to use this innovative material in a fashion collection in the UK, which is a huge honor. The environmentally sound fiber offers maximum comfort, is great for the planet and benefits the body and overall health so it was a natural choice.”

You can shop the collection here.

The post “Truly” is the Latest Brand In Sustainable Fashion We’re Hyped For appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Here’s a rundown on what sustainable fashion means and why it matters to you.

What Exactly is Sustainable Fashion?

As it stands, it’s not possible for any clothing item to be 100% sustainable. Somewhere along the line, it’s going to contribute to someone’s carbon footprint.

Generally speaking though, sustainable fashion is fashion that is ethically conscious and wants to reduce its negative impact on the environment and fellow humans. For brands, this means fair wages, using sustainable materials like organic cotton, sourcing locally and making quality items rather than throw-away trends.

Why Does This Matter?

The fashion industry is one of the biggest polluting industries in the world. In fact, the industry is responsible for 10% of humanity’s carbon footprint. This is largely because of the rise in what we call “fast fashion”. We all love a bargain but the demand for cheap clothes means that brands are focused on mass production and cheap labor. This means profit for them, cheap products for us, but unfair trade and more pollution. The sad part is, lots of these items get thrown away.

How Can I Be More Sustainable?

If you want to help make a difference, one of the best things you can do is reduce your consumption of fast fashion. Instead of buying items you will wear a few times then throw away, go for higher quality items that will last you a long time. Before purchasing a new product ask yourself: “Do I really need this?” If, like us, you love getting your hands on new clothes, consider going second hand when you can or even taking part in fashion swaps. This means your own unwanted pieces won’t end up in a landfill and you can get your hands on some new items in return. It’s a win win.

How Can I Choose Sustainable Fashion Brands When I’m On A Budget?

Traditionally, sustainable fashion brands have been quite pricey. After all, organic materials, high quality and fair wages are all big expenses. Although we want all these things from our fashion, sometimes it can be difficult to make these decisions when on a budget. Luckily, the rise in sustainable fashion means that some of our favorite highstreet brands are releasing sustainable ranges. Here are some of our favorite affordable brands that are environmentally conscious:

• Everlane
• thredUP
• Alternative Apparel
• PACT
• People Tree
• Conscious Collection by H&M
• Tribe Alive

The post Your Definitive Guide to Sustainable Fashion appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Make a New Dress

Making a new dress out of a wedding gown is such a good trick to employ if you really want to get good use out of a wedding dress! Taking it to a seamstress and paying a few dollars to get it shortened in the length or in the sleeves is a great investment for the long term, and it means you can enjoy your wedding dress in a whole new way.

Donate It

Even though this might be really hard, if you’re not going to drastically change your wedding dress so it’s usable again, the best and kindest thing to do is to donate it. There are so many brides that don’t have the financial means to go out and spend a lot on a dress, so make another bride’s dreams come true and donate your gown.

The post Get Creative with Your Wedding Dress! appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.

Weekday x Recover boasts a whole collection of loungewear, workwear and sleepwear. The affordable range puts sustainability first but doesn’t compromise style.

Every single piece is made from recycled material and the production of the products uses less energy and produces less CO2 emissions. That’s right, even the gorgeous jeans are 100% recycled fabric.

The brand have stated on their website: “We’re convinced that we can create clothing collections that enable our customers to express their personality and at the same time care about the planet. Our objective is that good working conditions and human rights should be respected and we see strength in collaborating with others and consistently seek solutions to drive us forward.”

You can shop the collection and learn more about the company values here.

The post Weekday Just Launched a Gorgeous Collection Made From 100% Recycled Fabrics appeared first on Beautiful Trends Today.