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Sneaker start-up Rens looking to raise 1 million US dollars

Finnish sustainable sneaker start-up Rens, which makes shoes made from coffee grounds, is looking to raise 1 million US dollars with a Kickstarter campaign to fund the manufacture of its new Nomad shoe, which represents a revolution in eco-design. The company’s founders, Jesse Tran and Son Chuis are pioneering the use of recycled materials in...

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Prophetik launches eco-intimates label

Sustainable fashion house Prophetik by Jeff Garner has launched an eco-intimates label called Wolf + Rose, which offers a “green range” of intimates for men and women. Garner, alongside his creative team, Olivia Corwin the chief sustainability officer and Matt Shubin, ambassador of ethos, have designed and developed Wolf + Rose, with all the...

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Labfresh reaches crowdfunding goal in less than 2 hours

Amsterdam-based clothing company, Labfresh, known for treating its products with dirt-repellent, antibacterial and innovative textile technologies, has successfully crowdfunded for its stain repellent trousers in less than two hours to surpass its 13,000-pound goal. The Kickstarter campaign marked the fash-tech label’s fourth crowdfunding...

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Reign Swim launches kickstarter campaign

Swimwear brand, Reign Swim has launched a crowdfunding campaign to offer inclusive swim fashion for fuller bust women with the launch of its range offering comfort and support for UK bust size F-K. The new swimwear brand has been launched specifically with the fuller bust woman in mind, with its designs featuring straps reinforced with elastic...

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Sustainable lingerie label to launch crowdfunding campaign

Lara Intimates, a new sustainable lingerie brand headed up by two Fashion Contour students from the London College of Fashion, is set to launch a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter next month. Co-founders Cindy Liberman and Faith Leeves are looking to raise 22,500 pounds to pay for fabrics, specialist lingerie sewing machines, equipment and a...

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William and Sterling hits Kickstarter goal

Swedish fashion sock start-up William and Sterling has reached its full Kickstarter funding in less than 48 hours, after receiving more than 1,000 individual pledges. The sock brand specialises in designing and developing innovative ‘No-Show’ socks, which feature an eco-friendly silicone solution in the heel, and have been specifically developed...

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Knomo launches crowdfund campaign for its 'smart backpack'

British accessories brand Knomo, known for its tech-enhanced bags, has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its new #LiveFree backpack that features wireless charging, Bluetooth tracking, and unique device protection in a water-repellent backpack design. The campaign, which launched on April 5, is looking to raise 50,000 pounds to introduce its...

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Denim Project launches Kickstarter campaign

Danish denim label, Denim Project, which produces garments made from 98 percent denim waste, has launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise 1,200,000 Danish Krone, around 137,000 pounds, by September 8. The aim of the denim label is to “create beautiful and elegant fashion apparel from cotton production waste” while helping to save 83,000,000...

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The Leather Satchel Co: "Your bag, made your way!"

"Things are so exciting now we have secured the backing," said Keith Hanshaw, Managing Director of The Leather Satchel Co. on reaching their crowdfunding goal of 50,000 pounds to build an online customization tool. "Really, I am so happy and so excited right now, you can't even imagine!" Hanshaw's excitement is palpable and completely...

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Emel + Aris launching warming smart coat

British luxury tailoring brand Emel + Aris, which launched in 2015, is looking to create the world’s first smart coat that incorporates an intelligent heating system technology at a touch of a button. The brand will launch with two styles for women and two styles for men, the trench and a wrap for women and an overcoat and rain coat for men,...

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The Leather Satchel Co. launches crowdfunding campaign to coincide with 50th anniversary

The UK's oldest satchel manufacturer, the Leather Satchel Co,. is launching a crowdfunding campaign to raise 50,000 pounds to develop an online app which would let customers design their own bespoke satchels and bags. "Our bags last for decades, and each one tells a unique story, not just through its design, but through the way it ages,"...

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Patrick Grant launches Community Clothing project

British designer Patrick Grant has launched a not-for-profit fashion brand called Community Clothing with the aim of reigniting British clothing and textile manufacturing. The social clothing initiative is dedicated to making clothes, creating jobs and supporting the UK textile community, and Grant has set up a Kickstarter fund inviting the...