Materials & Innovations

“We believe that the circular economy offers many opportunities to bring about positive change in the world. It will be restorative and regenerative by design as thousands of tonnes of fabrics will not be disposed of as waste, but will be reintroduced into the production cycle.”

The recycled wool we use comes from spinning mill scraps and retains all these properties. We collaborate with Mario, an Italian partner specializing in the production of wool fabric in carded yarns, a typical and traditional product of Prato. Founded in 1944 by two brothers, the company promotes the use of recycled fibers (80% of its production). We use recycled wool to extend the life of fibers that have already been produced. The process therefore does not create any introduction of CO2 into the environment unlike the production of new materials. 100% of the recycled wool we use is traceable, coming from RWS certified scraps, Responsible Wool Sourcing. The wool itself is certified GRS, Global Recycled Standard, aimed at the welfare of sheep, compliance with best practices in land management and protection.

The GRS (Global Recycled Standard) certification guarantees to distributors and end consumers that a product is manufactured from a percentage of recycled materials. All links in the chain are certified to guarantee traceability and the content of recycled elements in the finished product. The certification also includes obligations for each company, relating to social and environmental criteria.

" For over 10 years, we have been working on subjects such as craftsmanship, the know-how of ancestral houses invested in the subjects of ethics and sustainability. Our partners are carefully selected for their animal-friendly methods and their high-quality alpaca wool, the production of which generates jobs and added value. "

The Alpaca wool we use comes from Peru. The silky fibers are long and fine, which gives it a softer and more resistant quality than other fibers. The alpaca is an "ecological" animal in that its breeding produces very little greenhouse gases.

Our weaving partner, Ilaria, specializes in the production of high quality combed, carded and blown yarns, weaving and needle punching, characterized by an entirely Made in Italy processing. The yarns are OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified, guaranteeing the absence of harmful substances and minimizing environmental and chemical impacts. Our partner is a member of the International Alpaca Association, AIA, committed to the promotion and protection of alpaca fiber, animals, breeders and the territory of Peru. The company promotes sustainable production with a focus on wool produced in natural pasture conditions and with maximum respect for the environment and the animal. The alpaca shearing takes place every year between April and June and the wool is No Mulesing certified, guaranteeing respect for the animal.

" The shoes in our collections are designed in our Parisian offices and then manufactured in the family workshop of my partner, a fourth generation of artisan shoemakers. We work together on the notion of comfort and flexibility, while considering the essential need for longevity that is specific to quality men's shoes. "

Vegetable tanning is an ancient and natural technique. The process consists of immersing the hides in plant substances, called tannins, such as wood, chestnut bark, oak, walnut, sumac, bramble and berries. Vegetable tanned leather does not contain any harmful toxic substances and the use of natural tannin ensures a low impact on the environment. It is breathable, insulating, stretchy, resistant to tears and abrasion, and it absorbs moisture.

We work with Arnaud and his family, artisan shoemakers for four generations specializing in shoemaking. Each model is hand-sewn, and the leathers used come from France, Italy or Spain, from suppliers who respect an environmental charter and favor vegetable-tanned leathers. The shoes are assembled in a traditional manner in an ethical and social approach in the province of Albacete, a historic region of shoemaking in Spain, which represents more than 200 years of know-how.

The colors can be patinated by hand in the Parisian workshop located in the Haut Marais. Each piece is unique and is the result of artisanal work borrowed from ancestral tradition.

With over 350 years of experience, know-how and excellence, we work with one of the oldest wool mills in the world. Alessandro, our Italian weaving partner, sources his wool from certified museling free farms located in Australia. The farms follow strict specifications: animal living conditions, soil analysis and management, ban on mutilating practices, worker qualifications and training, transport, etc. Respect for animals is essential, which is why the muzzling technique is prohibited on farms, prioritizing the health and respect of animals. From spinning to finishing, all fabrics are studied, developed and produced in Italy, guaranteeing “Made in Italy” quality.

Virgin wool is particularly soft and qualitative because it comes from the very first shearing of the sheep. It is naturally breathable, water-repellent, durable and insulating, and it helps to preserve the environment unlike synthetic materials. The “super 100s” classification refers to the fineness of the fibers used, i.e. their average diameter.

The mill has SustainaWOOL™ accreditation, ensuring standards in good farm management practices, labour, health and safety, as well as the standards of the facilities through which the sheep and wool pass.

The organic cotton we use for our denim is GOTS certified, guaranteeing that the fiber is grown without GMOs and chemicals, and offers traceability from the cotton fields to the end customer. Our cotton comes from Turkey where irrigation is reasoned. Organic production systems allow to replenish and maintain soil fertility and to establish a biologically diversified agriculture.

The cotton threads are then immersed in indigo baths, initially coming out green before the blue colour appears, in dye houses equipped with purification stations in accordance with European standards.