Is all the best eco-couture coming from England? Maybe it’s because they put the focus on ethical fashion, not just green materials, and always seem to throw in a little handcrafted tradition, as well.
Sharkah Chakra takes its mission to heart – the name means “hand make life” – with handloomed and naturally indigo-dyed denim.
“We aim to care for all the artisans involved in making our denims; the Fair Trade cotton farmers, the indigo farmers, the indigo dyeing craftsmen, the hand loom weavers, the tailors and the laundry masters. Creating a circle where everybody benefits from the work that we do,” the company says.
These are expensive jeans, costing a few hundred dollars, but every stitch makes a statement with a moral and a mission. In the United States, you’ll find them at cutting-edge Fred Segal in Santa Monica.