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Viktor & Rolf are bringing luxury fashion into the age of the circular economy: they are pioneers of haute couture made from recycled archive materials and waste, are launching a 100% compostable capsule collection, and are collaborating with other brands to transform haute couture into conscious design. Immerse yourself in their artistic and courageous journey towards sustainability.

Vepa combines Dutch craftsmanship with bold sustainability: from modular, recyclable furniture made in its own factories to zero-waste production and ambitious circular goals.

MUD Jeans combines smart design and sustainability by offering lease-to-own models, taking back used garments, and recycling them into fresh denim. With up to 65% recycled content, a certified circular system, and major water/CO₂ savings, the brand proves circular fashion is both real and scalable.

Iittala, the Finnish design house founded in 1881, is weaving circularity into every piece — from its 100% recycled glass collection to a €10 million investment aimed at cutting factory emissions by 74%.

T’riffic empowers businesses with truly sustainable workwear: made from recycled cotton and recycled polyester, fully returnable for re-manufacturing, and produced under fair-wage conditions guided by the Fair Wear Foundation. Learn how this circular brand re-imagines corporate clothing.

BINBIN transforms the waste bin from an afterthought into a centerpiece—crafting sustainable, Dutch-design solutions that encourage source separation and keep materials in circulation. With up to 101 designs built into one system, modular flexibility and premium materials make circular waste disposal easy and visible.

WasteCraft transforms discarded materials into unique, visually expressive objects like side tables, skateboards, and light screens, always leaving the waste’s story visible. They aim to spark conversations about recycling and inspire designers to make sustainability central in their work.

Nike rethinks waste through its Nike Grind program, recycling footwear and clothing materials into new products and surfaces. Their Space Hippie line even uses leftover bits from shoe manufacturing to build sleek, eco-conscious sneakers.