Bandhu: a jewelry brand with a recycling service

Bandhu: a jewelry brand with a recycling service

MUD Jeans turns old denim into new trousers, Swedish Stockings has torn tights recycled into filler material in industrial fibreglass tanks (Glamorous? No! Sustainable? Yes!).  And we also have a jewelry brand in store that takes back your old jewelry, to make new bling out of it. Awesomeness by Bandhu!   While all of our brands have different takes on improving their sustainablilty and none of them are 'perfect' (the act of producing and consuming is by definition not very sustainable), y'all know we only select brands that are truly dedicated to producing in the most ethical and sustainable way. In a world,...

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The better kind of perfume is made in Milan!

The better kind of perfume is made in Milan!

We added a product that we've been looking for ourselves, for years: the better, greener kind of perfume, that does not smell too... green ;-)  Very happy to introduce Baron Bishop, a project of a Milanese mother and son. We already had our own favourite skincare products, make-up and deodorant in store, we just needed perfume still, to complete our morning routine.  We were contacted by this small, Milanese brand, liked the story and when we received the testers, we fell in love!     Mary and Laszlo, mother and son, created a first collection of 5 five oil-based unisex fragrances,...

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Re-HOST-ed: a little step towards a pre-loved program

Re-HOST-ed: a little step towards a pre-loved program

Pre-loved clothing.  Long before HOST, second hand shops and websites were a way for us to add original pieces to our wardrobe, already as teenagers.  To express our style without plundering those fast fashion shops, filled with... sameness.  Humdrum.  For the love of reviving pieces, that are no longer useful to the previous owner.  So it comes as no surprise that this always had to become a part of HOST.  Even more: we believe that the most sustainable wardrobe - with zero compromises regarding your personal style and preferences -  can be build by combining second hand treasures and sustainably made pieces.  Let's share thoughts, shall we?

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The issue of textile waste: the HOST-approach

The issue of textile waste: the HOST-approach

In a world where we are confronted with images of deserts filled with discarded clothes, and where an article about Nike secretly shredding 10 000's of new sneakers goes viral on social media, the question rises: where are we really at, with all those good intentions of recycling and circularity programs, promised by different big fashion brands and chains?  We can not answer that for you, sadly, but we can share how we approach issues like dead stock and returned items. On a daily basis, we carefully select brands and collaborations to solve this in the most sustainable way. Amongst...

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CharlieMary: a circular fashion brand that goes the extra mile

CharlieMary: a circular fashion brand that goes the extra mile

We've known CharlieMary (and especially Charlotte van Waes) for quite a few years now.  At least twice a year we visit this warm and welcoming sustainable fashion agency, representing six of the most forward-thinking labels around.  With their history of being creatives in fashion and the expertise in sustainability as well as circular design & production they've built over the years, it was only a matter of time before a collection of their own would see the light of day.  And boy, are we happy it did.

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