The LaBante Blog

Conscious Deception: How to Recognise Greenwashing

August 01, 2023

As the sustainability conversation in fashion has taken over recent discourse, the topic of greenwashing continues to come up. Greenwashing – a deception meant to make a company's practices seem more eco-conscious than they are – is becoming an industry buzzword as companies scramble to look like they're doing the right thing. Sustainability claims have become a selling point for companies – from being a niche, “hippie” pursuit, caring about the Earth is now cool, and some brands are taking a...

How to have an Eco - Easter

April 19, 2023

Many cultures celebrate the coming of spring and the renewal of life at Easter. It is a vibrant time of year for nature, so by being mindful of our environmental impact, we can enjoy the festivities while caring for our planet.

Treating your mum to a sustainable Mothers day!

March 15, 2023

Mother's Day is a time to celebrate the love and care our mothers and mother figures have given us throughout our lives. It is the perfect day to treat them with gifts, meals and events, so we have collated a few tips on how to have the best sustainable mothers day!

Celebrating a sustainable St Patricks day!

March 07, 2023

St. Patrick's Day is a time of celebration, but it's also an opportunity to reflect on our environmental impact. As we celebrate the patron saint of Ireland, it's essential to remember our commitment to being more sustainable.

5 Eco-friendly wardrobe staples from LaBante’s new collection

January 12, 2023

The LaBante x Iris Collection is a collaboration created for people who love art and everything it stands for. Iris Scott is an artist based in the US and has inspired this collection for LaBante, which features a range of unique and vibrant bag designs using Scott's signature style of finger painting impressionism. By merging her paintings onto the straps, each bag is transformed into sculptures of wearable art.

Circular Fashion in relation to climate change

December 12, 2022

Circular fashion describes clothing and accessories manufactured in ethical working conditions, using ethically sourced and sustainable materials. These items can be reused or recycled at the end of their life and thus never create additional waste.