For Valentine's Day, we have chosen to introduce you to the 6 favourite eco-friendly brands of our team. On top of that, we have prepared a surprise for you in this article.
Our favourite brands
Chou² - scrunchies for every taste
Chou² is a brand of colourful accessories upcycled from luxury fashion house fabrics.
Vibrant silk scrunchies and velvet bumbags share one thing in common: they are made in France in integration workshops.
We started from this simple observation: fashion is beautiful. Except we already produce twice as much clothing as we did 15 years ago... and therefore twice as much textile waste. And all of that, very far from home. Every new clothing collection produced creates end-of-roll fabrics that pile up. In the Rhône-Alpes region alone, there are 180 km of fabrics waiting to be repurposed.
Our response? Repurposing these surplus fabrics into fresh, colourful fashion accessories with a low environmental impact. "One person's waste is another's treasure".
Who is behind the brand? Victoria, a huge fashion lover, but not of its impact. The solution I found to buy fewer clothes is precisely accessories. They enhance and sometimes even transform an outfit you know well, so you never get tired of it!
Maison Izard - they have elevated Pyrenean wool
Maison Izard is a young brand from Pau crafting clothing and accessories from Pyrenean wool, committed to championing local resources and savoir-faire.
Above all, the brand seeks to promote its local treasure: Pyrenean wool, a local raw material that is now neglected yet remarkably virtuous, by working with local partners located in South-West France certified Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant or France Terre Textile. Through authentic, timeless products with a modern twist, the brand offers an entire world crafted around Pyrenean wool. Every product has a story, a connection with the Pyrenees, and is part of a local, environmental approach that takes into account the materials used, their characteristics, impact and use.
Douceur du lac - ethical cosmetics
Douceur Du Lac offers certified organic cosmetics of natural origin. Made in France and environmentally friendly, their goal is to meet the desire to get back to essentials by providing products that care for our skin.
At Douceur Du Lac, the aim is to follow an eco-responsible path. To achieve this, it was an obvious choice for their teams to select partners based in France who share the same values.
The partner laboratories they collaborate with are dedicated to formulating skincare that respects your skin; they guarantee the integrity of the ingredients used, compliance with French and European cosmetic standards, and the natural origin (98% and more) of Douceur du Lac products.
Here is an overview of their commitments to truly responsible products across the board:
- No animal testing
- No controversial substances
- 98% (and more) naturally derived ingredients
- Recyclable packaging with the option to return empties for optimal recycling
Neo by Nature - the refillable shower gel
Neo by Nature is the story of Paulin and his cousin Hector, who embarked on a slightly crazy adventure: turning water into shower gel.
Hector and Paulin founded Neo by Nature in 2020, the perfect blend of family heritage and cosmetic innovation. Both originally from south-west France, the project was born in their grandmother's house in Verdelais, near Bordeaux.
Natives of the region, the two cousins merged their shared passion and environmental values to create a unique cosmetics brand: Neo by nature is the promise of healthy cosmetics with sensorial, avant-garde formulas, encapsulating a blend of naturally potent active ingredients in an iconic refillable bottle.
For Valentine's Day, we want to pamper our customers more than ever. A complimentary Néo by nature gift set worth €40 included in 20 orders chosen at random between 8 and 13 February 2024. To take part, all you need to do is place an order between these two dates. We will announce the winners on 14 February 2024 on our Instagram account.
Zèta - eco-friendly vegan trainers
We thought a quick refresher wouldn't hurt anyone, so we are pleased to present the concept behind our brand, Zèta.
We design recycled, recyclable and vegan trainers, ensuring the lowest possible environmental impact. Discover trainers made from grapes, corn or even coffee. New trainers made from innovative materials are arriving this year. Designed in Bordeaux, our shoes are handcrafted in the Porto region with deep respect for people.
Wawwa - clothing designed to last
WAWWA is a British brand committed to offering timeless everyday pieces designed to last. Their commitment to sustainability is at the heart of everything they do. By using organic, vegan and recycled materials, they create high-quality functional clothing that minimises environmental impact and promotes the well-being of all. In 2020, they established their micro-factory in Manchester to maintain complete control over production conditions and processes. Wawwa prioritises low-impact, ethically made materials from local British suppliers, supporting local manufacturing and reducing their carbon footprint.
The list of these brands is of course not exhaustive. These are our team's 2023 favourites that we wanted to share with you for Valentine's Day to treat (yourself to) an original, responsible gift.
In the comments below, feel free to share your favourite brands of the year with us. And if you would like to receive a Néo by Nature gift set, don't forget to place an order between 8 and 13 February 2024.
