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Trends in sustainable fashion

lakeshoes — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 11:49:38 +0000

At Lake Shoes we tell you about the sustainable fashion preferences for the future of the sector.

Being sustainable has become a priority for fashion companies as the fashion industry is the second most polluting industry in the world, consumers are increasingly demanding and being sustainable is becoming more profitable for brands.

From Lake Shoes we tell you what are the trends in sustainable fashion for the future of the sector.

Organic fabrics

They help the textile industry to move towards a sustainable manufacturing model, generate awareness among end consumers about the need to make a more responsible consumption, so brands create lines of “sustainable” clothing.

Vintage clothing

Reusing old clothes by giving them a longer useful life is a trend that is becoming more and more common, as well as transforming clothes or applying DIY (self-made clothes).

Fashion sharing

This is about renting clothes, thus avoiding the unnecessary purchase of clothes that we use occasionally or only once.

Trashion

This is clothing made from rubbish and waste.

Slow fashion

This refers to clothing created with care, with manual rather than industrial processes, opting for local rather than global, seeking authenticity and extending the useful life of the products.

Sustainable packaging

Creating packaging in a way that produces a minimum environmental impact.

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We celebrated environment day by planting 250 new trees.

lakeshoes — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 15:59:07 +0000

The fauna and flora of Tanzania is affected by the fire in Kilimanjaro

On the occasion of world environment day Lake Shoes has decided to expand its forest for the first time outside of the European Union, we have chosen Tanzania as the destination for these trees, more specifically an area affected by fire in 2020. These trees will provide a home and food for local wildlife.

To date, 493 trees have already been planted, of which the last 250 have been Croton megalocarpus, a species of small tree native to tropical Africa.

The main objective of this project is to preserve the biodiversity of the rainforest of the Eastern Arc Mountains. In addition, key issues to be addressed are the reversal of severe deforestation around the Forest Nature Reserve, a critical need for timber and building materials, the need for environmental conservation education and the alleviation of extreme poverty through agroforestry.

In October last year, a fire broke out in the foothills of Kilimanjaro. The fire started in the Whona area. According to the Tanzania National Parks Management Organisation, the fire destroyed approximately 95.5 square kilometres of Kilimanjaro’s vegetation, which is equivalent to 5 % of the mountain’s total area of 1,700 square kilometres.

The area affected stretches from the Mandara camp at about 2,700 metres above sea level to the Horomobo camp at 3,700 metres, an area of scrubland. Through this action we want to encourage all those who can contribute to the cause, through a small donation you can contribute to the reforestation of this area.

Plant your tree here: https://tree-nation.com/profile/impact/lake-shoes

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Today’s Dreams Tomorrow’s Reality

lakeshoes — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 12:07:23 +0000

To ensure a healthy future, in which we can continue to fulfill our most ambitious dreams, it is necessary to take care of the planet.

In Lake Shoes we develop our production activity in the most sustainable way, working to minimize our environmental footprint. This is achieved by feeding our facilities with 100% renewable energy from solar panels and by integrating recycled materials into our production line. To walk with us means to take a step towards the future. Achieve your dreams with us and we will lead you to a more sustainable way of living and a better tomorrow. We are committed to everything that matters to us. We present you with a piece of life, a bond of present and future.

Lake’s Forest

A place filled with life, located in Jaén (Spain) and Agroforestry Bourgogne (France). Two lungs in the heart of Europe that will provide oxygen and absorb CO2. At the same time we are reforesting damaged areas by humans and helping other living beings in the ecosystem. They are of vital importance for the pollination of bees, and they are the main food source for many birds, which also helps the tree to reproduce through the dispersion of its seeds.

Environmental footprint

243 Trees planted in Spain & France

2.600 m² of land reforested in Europe

35.200 kg of CO2 captured

87.480 kg of oxygen provided

Discover our virtual forest here.

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We support the Prada Re-Nylon initiative

lakeshoes — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 11:57:40 +0000

Prada is re-launching its collection created from 100% recycled nylon with many new features.

Nylon has been revalued to the next level thanks to Prada’s initiative, making it a new symbol of modern luxury. Prada Re-Nylon was born in 2019 with a capsule collection that included only unisex bags created from 100% recycled nylon. Among the benefits of nylon, the most characteristic elastic and resistant textile fibre used by this brand to make its garments stands out.

Prada has done it again, in this case in 2020, has presented great news, among which the most important is the inclusion of clothing and footwear, this shows the expansion of Prada has its commitment to responsible trade.

This new collection includes great fashion icons such as the classic gabardine, button-down coats, cocktail dresses or capes. In addition Prada wanted to make a tribute to its iconic Prada nylon backpack in 1984. But among the novelties of this new launch, Prada is making great strides in creating the first model of Re-Nylon footwear made from regenerated nylon. The new footwear models are versions of “monolith” boots and shoes, a high cane model and a low cane sneaker model.

Prada is a clear example of innovation in search of sustainability, so from Lake Shoes we support this initiative, a new Re-Nylon collection, as well as all those actions that have to do with reuse, recycling and a positive environmental impact, since among our priorities is to take care of our environment. The future depends on us, so we must take care of our surroundings and be concerned about this environmental impact.

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