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At Ecothes, we believe meaningful content starts with real expertise. Since 2021, we've interviewed sustainable brand founders from around the world — pioneering entrepreneurs, ethical fashion innovators, and sustainability advocates at the forefront of transforming the fashion industry. Their firsthand insights and experiences inform our coverage and help ensure our content reflects real-world knowledge of sustainable practices.
Bernardo Carreira
8000Kicks
Founder of 8000Kicks, creating the world's first waterproof hemp shoes and backpacks with his grandmother Otília, on a mission to bring hemp into the 21st century.
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Noah Swartz
Erem
Fourth-generation shoemaker and founder of Erem, creating biocircular hiking footwear designed to return to nature at end of life.
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Franziska
Tripulse
Founder of Swedish sustainable activewear brand Tripulse, creating plastic-free, Climate Neutral Certified sportswear from TENCEL.
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Melina Bucher
Melina Bucher
Founder of Melina Bucher, creating luxury vegan handbags from innovative plant-based leathers including apple and cactus materials.
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Cameron Armstrong
Kitty and Vibe
Founder and CEO of inclusive swimwear brand Kitty and Vibe, revolutionizing fit with innovative sizing metrics for every body type.
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Jessica Kruger
LUXTRA
Founder of B Corp certified LUXTRA, pioneering luxury vegan bags made from apple, cactus, and pineapple-based materials.
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Laura Way
Votch
Founder of Votch, creating cruelty-free watches and accessories using innovative materials like Pinatex and AppleSkin.
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Rachel Kelly
Thought
Co-founder and Creative Director of Thought, spreading the joy of dressing responsibly for over 20 years.
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Nick Reed
Neem London
Founder of Neem London, creating low-emitting sustainable menswear with circularity and traceability at its core.
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Erik & Amanda Brodt
Ginew
Founders of Ginew, creating Native Americana heirloom-quality garments inspired by Ojibwe, Oneida, and Stockbridge-Munsee heritage.
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Sallina
Ina Swim
Founder of Ina Swim, creating sustainable children's swimwear from ECONYL recycled fishing nets and plastic bottles.
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Vanni
VALANI
Founder of VALANI, a 100% vegan, sustainable, BIPOC woman-owned plant-based clothing brand based in California.
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Lauren DeCarli-Till
Paneros
Founder and Chief Creative Director of Paneros, designing slow fashion pieces ethically crafted by artisans in Bali.
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Ron Rudzin
Saatva
Founder and CEO of Saatva, the first company to sell luxury eco-friendly mattresses online at scale in the United States.
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Laura Chavez
Lark & Berry
Founder of Lark & Berry, the first fine jewellery brand in the world to use only cultured (lab-grown) diamonds and stones.
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