By Dexter Francis De Vera
Salvatore Ferragamo has been impressing the fashion world with its eco-efforts ever since they launched that stunning collection of clothing and accessories made from orange silk. Yes, you read that right. Luscious vegan silk made from waste from the juicing industry. The collection, which included lightweight blouses, scarves, dresses, trousers, and foulards, had all the hallmarks of the brand—expert craftsmanship, strict attention to detail, and an unmistakable Italian flair.
The fashion house appreciates the human’s connection to the Earth by launching this year the Earth Top Handle Bag. This bag epitomizes the link between Salvatore Ferragamo and the Made in Italy tradition, and the House’s commitment to using low-impact materials. Presented in a limited edition of just 500 pieces, the Earth Top Handle bag is a sustainable re-interpretation of the iconic Top Handle bag created by Fiamma Ferragamo in the 90s. It became a top seller for its flexible use, perfect proportions, and eternally chic design.
Driven by total dedication to research and the use of responsible materials, the bag is made of neutrally hued FSC certified cork, designed to match everything in your wardrobe. As you may know, cork is a natural and renewable resource that causes no harm to the trees when harvested. In addition, the lining is crafted from pure linen, a natural and biodegradable material. The zipper tape and thread are made of 100% recycled and certified polyester, and the bag’s color is finished with non-toxic, water-based treatments.
“Authentic craftsmanship, creativity, and innovation are Salvatore Ferragamo’s core values. So is sustainability. Salvatore Ferragamo, during his years of activity, was never afraid to innovate and use new materials. Today we continue to do so, with a look at the present. The experimental spirit, the Italian inventiveness, the sense of beauty and refinement, the connection between our feelings and social and environmental responsibility, are essential characteristics of our collections,” says Salvatore Ferragamo CEO Micaela le Divelec Lemmi on how important solid ethics and Italian traditions are to the brand.
To further assist them with their eco-efforts, Salvatore Ferragamo has enlisted the aid of Rete Clima, a non-profit organization promoting actions and projects that fight climate change. With Rete Clima, the company will support the project for the protection of Tuscan cork forests certified with PEFC standard, obtaining carbon offset through sustainable forest management actions in the Paganico estate, which extends for over 1200 hectares near Grosseto.
The Earth Top Handle bag was launched as part of the prestigious Ferragamo’s Creations collection, a limited-edition series of numbered replicas of men’s and women’s designs from the house’s archive that have shaped fashion history and are now being reintroduced again.
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