New year, new… hairstyle, exercise regime, hobby? This year in Vogue, our decisions are focused on the world as a whole, on the changes we can all make to deal with the growing ecological disaster. Here, our international Vogue Community for 2023 provides insight into personal or business-oriented eco qualities, whether it’s buying local, eliminating food waste or simply commuting to work.
Sandra Sandor, Founder and Creative Director, Nanushka
I’m moving to the beautiful green Buda Hills area of Budapest at the beginning of next year, so my personal eco-resolution for 2023 is to swap the car for my trainers and commute to and from work every day.
Emily Chan, Senior Sustainability and Features Editor, British Vogue
I follow the five “new” clothes of the year rule, second hand or not. It’s a practical way to understand how much we all need to reduce our consumption to stay within the fashion industry’s “carbon budget”.
Maria Sol, Founder, So-Le Studio
One of the core pillars of So-Lee Studio is saving and nurturing leather scraps from factories. But to make a big impact on climate change, I want to think bigger and implement measures to reduce our carbon footprint. For example, we’re thinking of aligning the production volume with my train journey between the factories in Tuscany and my studio in Milan. As I bring products back with me on the train, this greatly reduces freight.
Alex Kessler, Junior Fashion Editor, British Vogue
There’s no denying that I have a lot of clothes – my obsession with dressing up is reinforced. But after a year of deliberately digging through the depths of my vast closet with some of my older pieces, I’ve also found several pieces that I’ll wear again and again if I take the time to get them right: Phoebe Philo. -era Céline silk shirts adorned with coffee stains and cigarette burns on the sleeves, and a baby-blue Marc Jacobs cardigan with hideous holes under the cuffs (how fun), just to name a couple. In the year In 2023, I vow to revamp my precious pieces and bring forward my everyday style statement.
Cynthia Mittweg, Head of Brand, Re/Done
My goal in 2023 is to buy as much local and seasonal produce as possible. Supporting small businesses that follow sustainable practices such as regenerative agriculture is one way to reduce carbon emissions.
Ditte Reffstrup, creative director and founder, Gani
My resolution is to eliminate virgin leather from our equipment collections by the end of 2023, leather is our number one carbon offender. We’ve already phased out virgin leather in our ready-to-wear collections, so this year we’ll just have to find a solution for our shoes and bags. It’s a big challenge and a paradigm shift for our teams and customers, but luckily a lot of innovation is happening with bio-based alternatives.
Kate Lloyd, Actor Features Editor, Brit Vogue
As someone else’s home and currently lacking furniture such as desks, dining tables and floors, I’m very tempted to crack and make furniture like a fast fashion transit. Instead, my decision is to take my time and buy second-hand and eco-consciously made furniture. My starting point is Furniture for All, a Twitter account and newsletter covering the best items on Facebook Marketplace and Gumtree in London and Berlin.
Hali Borenstein, CEO, Reform
I plan to buy as much vintage as possible. It’s the most sustainable way to buy new clothes, and it’s a fun treasure hunt. Restoration started as a vintage shop and we continue to draw inspiration from vintage styles in our designs, so it’s a category I return to time and time again.
Victoria Prue, founder, hur
I’m on a mission to eliminate unnecessary food waste. By simply focusing on the amount of food we buy, cook and use, we can significantly reduce waste. I’m also an Olio user – an app where millions of people give food and other household items to their neighbors, all for free. I want to keep learning – the more we learn about the climate crisis, the more motivated we are to create change. That means not surrounding ourselves with scientific reports and stirring headlines, but instead focusing on small actions that we can take to understand the topic as a whole and implement it in our daily lives. I love following @earthrise.studio, an excellent storytelling platform with clear steps on how we can all do our part.
Nicholas Daly, menswear designer
Over the next year, we will continue to expand our “Rebuild” line using Mutstock and vintage fabrics to create products unique to our respective regions. Very recently [we launched] Our MA-1 bomber jacket was part of our collaboration with Fender Guitars, who recreate vintage military quilts and ’60s fabrics. Each garment is unique, yet exudes playfulness while being conscious of sustainability.
Dana Thomas, European Sustainability Editor, UK Vogue
My ecological resolution is to stay the course as best I can: eat meat, work my way to becoming a vegetarian under my doctor’s guidance, shop less, and wear what’s in my closet in new and fun ways. Look for eco-responsible alternatives to petroleum-based fabrics, such as polyester, nylon, lycra, and more, especially for athletic wear; Avoid single-use plastic as much as possible; ride a bike or take public transport instead of a car, and take an electric vehicle when you need a taxi, remember to always turn on the lights when you leave the classroom; And keep spreading the message in my British. Vogue Column, on my podcast The green dream, in my newsletter, and at conferences. There is no reason to create eco-concern. The more useful information and tips we have, the more sustainable we can live.
Georgia Dant, Founder, Marfa Stand
All Marfa stand packaging for our customers is recycled or recyclable. Our new note cards are made from crushed kiwi and envelopes are made from citrus fruit fiber. In the year By 2023, we are switching all of our inner packaging from the factory (when shipping goods) to plastic. 50 percent is currently recycled but will be 100 percent by early 2023. We are always looking to innovate.
Priya Ahluwalia, Founder, Ahluwalia
In my brand and in my personal life I seek to reduce waste and recycle materials – this has given me a strong focus on sustainable practice. For 2023, I want to delve deeper into carbon offsetting and regenerative practices to do things that support and protect the planet.
Amy Pawney, Creative Director, Mother of Pearl
My Eco Resolution for 2023 is to continue taking the consumer on a journey to discover the inner workings of the fashion industry. It’s a very complicated system and so I want to help you make more informed choices about what you wear every day.
Sandrine Charles, PR consultant and co-founder of the Black Fashion Council
I pre-empt reusable bags as much as possible, and after cleaning out some more of my closet, I’ll turn my attention to key pieces and a host of sustainable fashions. A year after investing in a streamlined lifestyle, here are my top priorities for the year ahead to maintain an organized flow.
Amber Valletta, supermodel and contributing sustainability editor, Brit Vogue
by tree people (we do things like cleaning parks and planting trees); Try to remove more plastic from my daily products; supporting more small businesses; Go ahead and shop my closet and go to 2023 Climate Week at the United Nations.
Rachel Garrahan, Director of Watches and Jewelry, Brit Vogue
Tracking is key to making better and more responsible choices when it comes to jewelry. I’ve always loved the juicy color combination of watermelon-watermelon tourmaline and chose this gem from the Cruzeiro mine in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Not only do you know where the pearl comes from, but even better, this family-owned mine has several environmental and social responsibility initiatives in place. Cruziro, for example, uses an underground cut-and-fill method that prevents soil erosion and water pollution, rather than the destructive potential of open-pit drilling. Above ground, it preserves 160 hectares of native land and provides safe and healthy working conditions for the local community. Given the incredible consciousness of the stone, who better than Alice Ciccolini to turn it into jewelry? Not only has she designed the ring of my dreams, but she’s also been making gold from bits and bobs melted down and recycled from jewelery boxes in a London assay office. The carbon footprint is further reduced as it is entirely handcrafted by her team here in London. What can you say about the cost of an outfit, something you will wear every day and forever?
Eshita Kabra-Davies, Founder and CEO, Rotation
My eco resolution for next year is to continue to reduce my new fashion purchases by 50% and always look to the By Rotation app whenever I want to wear something I already own!
Emily Cameron and Owen Mears, creative director and co-founders of Fern.
Our new flagship in Soho is home to innovative sustainable materials: from panels made of algae to mycelium desks and cabinets covered in pineapple skin. For 2023, we plan to discover and champion two new materials made from natural ingredients – while at the same time creating something beautiful that shows how we can run more lightly on the planet.
Cheyenne Darko, features intern, British Vogue
One thing I am looking forward to doing is packing my clothes more. I want to find creative ways to keep things I don’t need so I hope to improve my sewing skills, invest in higher quality tools, and turn things I hate into things I will love for years to come.
Charlotte Rogers, Head of Autumn Fashion, Omnēque
As for Omnēque, we ship once a week to reduce our carbon footprint and use as much eco and recycled packaging as possible. When I go on major trips, I consciously stop flying a lot and use ground-based transportation wherever I can. For example, when I go to Europe I take Eurostar or a ferry and in England I take a train. Personally, I gave up meat completely and purposely had no children. Also, I plan to furnish my new home exclusively with pre-loved and antique furniture. My husband and I decided not to buy any new furniture; We buy everything from flea markets and antique shows. Also, I plan to wear pre-owned clothes as much as possible next year – especially for events. I have several weddings next year and I am determined to buy only vintage and vintage favorite dresses for them. I am desperately trying to find a gold Westwood dress for one of them! It’s very difficult! But worth it.
Rosh Mahtani, founder, Alighieri
Alighieri has always put people and the planet first. We work with local casters at Hatton Garden and use recycled gold and silver. For us, we are committed to creating timeless modern heirlooms that can be passed down from generation to generation. Over the next year, we look forward to staying true to these values as we grow: lowering our carbon footprint, supporting crafts, local production, reducing waste, and bringing people together through the universal language of jewelry.
Alice Newbold, executive fashion news and features editor, Brit Vogue
This time last year I had no idea what DockAtots were and felt that Snoos might be a controversial shoe for rival Crocs. Things have changed. While I’ve temporarily dipped a toe into the world of new-age baby gear, there’s one thing I’m sticking to: clothing. Considering the amount of sweet sleepers (hi Baby Mori) out there, buying the basics isn’t easy, but I’m determined not to be wasteful. With friends at Mini Rodini and the Oshkosh stock on eBay, there are ways around all that newness. The real job is convincing family members to pause and click while they click to buy in the name of cuteness.
