Welcome to Citizen Femme’s September 2024 Sustainable Edit, showcasing the sustainable collectives on our radar this month.
Including conflict-free gemstones, low-waste restaurants and non-toxic beauty, these are the names making a positive change this September.
JEWELLERY
London-based fine jewellery brand By Pariah creates luxury pieces that are designed to transcend trends and be worn for a lifetime. Combining rich organic materials and heritage production techniques that have largely been forgotten due to mass manufacturing, each piece pays tribute to the raw beauty of the Gulf of Pariah in the Caribbean, by which the brand is inspired. Sustainability, with a commitment to adhering to environmentally friendly practices is at the heart of this brand, and each piece is certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council. The brand’s production facility recycles nearly 80 per cent of their industrial water usage back into the manufacturing process, and use only 100 per cent recycled 14k gold or sterling silver, while standing for a conflict-free diamond policy, using natural, untreated precious and semi-precious stones.
BEAUTY
Tata Harper
You can trace many of the natural ingredients in founder Tata Harper’s eponymous, eco-conscious, and very covetable products back to her family farm in Vermont – so it’s no surprise that the luxury brand has quickly epitomised the ‘farm-to-face’ sustainability movement. Each of the active skincare ingredients chosen for the formulas are science-backed and traceable, while the now iconic green glass bottles are made from recyclable glass and use soy-based inks to minimise their environmental impact. Importantly though, Tata Harper’s high-performance products help you form routines that really work – whether your main goals are to do with brightening, detoxifying or smoothing your skin. The best-selling Regenerating Cleanser provides a deep, glow-boosting clean, while the Hydrating Floral Essence is a must for frequent flyers. The blend of hyaluronic acid and floral extracts will keep your skin hydrated and soothed – even on a long-haul. Becki Murray
STAY
Bingham Riverhouse
This boutique riverside hotel in London’s Richmond overlooks the River Thames, fusing style and sustainability. The neighbourhood restaurant Riverhouse is at the heart of the hotel and led by female, South African head chef Vanessa Marx, who is dedicated to sustainable practices. Here, you’ll find dishes using low-waste, seasonal ingredients from local suppliers – but the environmentally friendly practices don’t stop there. The hotel is plastic-free, has a green laundry policy, and used cooking oil is collected and converted to bio fuel. First Mile recycle the hotel’s waste consciously (with all non-recyclable business waste sent to generate green energy) and the hotel plants a tree with One Tree Planted for every Riverhouse membership sold. In terms of wellness, bhuti offers wellbeing classes and workshops such as yoga and meditation, they have Yogi Bare yoga mats that are made from eco-conscious materials, and crystals can be found in all the rooms to encourage self-wellness practices. They are striving towards B-Corp this year.
FASHION
LAIA ALEN
Barcelona-based fashion label LAIA ALEN was founded in 2018 by Laia Alentorn, with her first design, the Bolsos bag, created to add fun and colour to pared-back outfits. Since expanding into knitwear and with a new collection for Pre-Fall 2024, these high-quality pieces are handcrafted using slow production methods by Laia’s small family factory in Olot, Northern Spain – in partnership with her Catalan relatives who are fourth-generation artisans in knitwear. Her designs are made with locally sourced fabrics and are inspired by the vibrancy of Barcelona, with an eclectic spirit that defies the myth that knitwear has to be boring. These matching separates in bold colourways will add an edge to your autumn wardrobe.
EAT
Holy Carrot
You may know this plant-based restaurant from its original prime Knightsbridge location, but this summer saw it open a brand new flagship store on the iconic Portobello Road in Notting Hill, combining creative vegetable-forward dining with a commitment to low waste and sustainability. On a mission to change the perception of plant-based food, dishes are also free from additives and refined sugar. The globally inspired menu boasts quality, ethically sourced micro-seasonal ingredients with chefs following a strict low-waste philosophy, utilising each ingredient in its whole form.
Lead image: LAIA ALEN
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