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Japanese firms N-Ark and Cultivera are aiming to build a prototype oceanborne farm dubbed Green Ocean.

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Japanese firms N-Ark and Cultivera are aiming to build a prototype oceanborne farm dubbed Green Ocean.

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Prada has recently joined hands with Adidas to weave a sustainable future. On January 13th the two fashion powerhouses will launch a conscious collection that re-imagines adidas’s signature Original Forum High and Low silhouettes, as well as ready-to-wear and accessories, with Prada’s ECONYL that debuted as a part of the brand’s Re-Nylon initiative. 

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. To Prada, the treasure lies in the plastic waste, filling oceans up faster than these words are being typed up. In 2019, the heritage fashion house introduced its first innovative Re-Nylon collection that employed an infinitely-recyclable textile made out of fishing nets, discarded nylon, carpet and industrial waste. The fabric bears the name of ECONYl. According to its developers, every 100,000 tons of ECONYL produced help save 70,000 barrels of petroleum and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 61,500 tons. The fabric has been proven to possess the capacity for countless recycling – reflecting, directly, the brand’s commitment to highly-utilitarian elegance and, of course, a more sustainable planet. 

The Collection

Now, Prada employs the explosive nature of fashion collaborations to push the frontiers of sustainability even further, this time, by partnering with the original sportswear giant – adidas. The joint collection boasts the ambition to look at luxury through the eco-conscious prism. An array of ready-to-wear, accessories, bags and, naturally, adidas Forum High and Low shoes – all made from ECONYL – plumbs the new depths in the common perception of circular fashion. 

Into the Metaverse

The innovative spirits of the collection do not stop at sustainable fabrics. The two brands make their stance on radical inclusivity clear with a unique digital activation that will take place in – you guessed it – the metaverse. This initiative will invite the fans of the collection to explore the novel virtual space and collaborate through open-source creation. A milestone in its own right, Prada and adidas delving into the still-young metaverse marks increased interest in the phenomenon expressed by the luxury brands. Last year, the likes of Gucci, Balenciaga and Burberry have already started making use of the technology in the launches of their accessories and capsule collections.

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Jacqueline Chak's passion for architecture and design led her to co-found EDIT, EDITECTURE, and EDIT Academy alongside business partner Genevieve Chew, where sustainable design is at the heart of their work, be it in fashion, architecture, interior design, or nurturing the young.

Sustainability has always been important to Chak, who strives to give a second life to objects and materials in her work. Marrying fashion and architecture together to create something sustainable drives many of her projects – from an EDIT Mahjong set that celebrates traditional culture using modern sustainable materials; to HOMEDIT, which educates the younger generation to create a home using sustainable methods.

Her determination and drive to do what's right and good for the environment aligns perfectly with BMW's values. The luxury car brand has long explored ways to cut CO2 emissions to build a better future.

Here, we spend a day with Chak as she manoeuvres through her day with BMW's all-electric iX and runs us through her sustainable habits.

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For Kelvin Lim of LHN Group, as the balance of work and living evolves, the spaces he provides should also follow suit.

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The Macallan and Bentley Motors are working in a partnership towards a mutual vision of sustainability. The influential women working behind the scenes discuss learning from each other.

In a partnership announced earlier this year between two historic British brands, The Macallan and Bentley Motors have joined forces to build their vision of a more sustainable future. In a series of conversations between key figures from both brands, Kirsteen Campbell, Master Whisky Maker at The Macallan, and Maria Mulder, Head of Colour and Trim at Bentley, discuss issues of sustainability, the environment and the future of their respective industries.

The Macallan and Bentley Motors Join Forces

From the perspectives of design and craftsmanship, what are the most critical points for brands to consider in terms of sustainability?

MARIA MULDER: There’s a balance between sourcing amazing sustainable materials and using materials that will stand the test of time. Longevity is critical to us; it’s no use in ethical and sustainable procurement if a material is only going to last a few years before it needs to be replaced. We invest time to diligently research materials that tick the boxes of luxury, sustainability, authenticity and innovation. Once we achieve this balance, exceptional design and craftsmanship come easily – they’re areas we’ve mastered over the past century and still treasure today.

KIRSTEEN CAMPBELL: Everything we do fuses techniques and crafts of the past with present-day progress and development. This naturally applies to the creation of our singlemalt Scotch whiskies and continues on to our packaging, where we have a responsibility to balance luxury with a need to protect the planet, as well as the suppliers we work with. One recent example is The Macallan

Red Collection, a range of rare single-malt Scotch whiskies. Featuring some of the oldest whiskies, each expression is encased in an oak presentation box created from the same sustainable European oak used for The Macallan’s casks. The boxes are beautifully upholstered with sustainably sourced soft red leather from the Scottish supplier Bridge of Weir Leather, which also creates upholstery for leading luxury car brands such as Bentley. Bridge of Weir Leather was recently revealed to have the lowest carbon footprint of any leather producer in the world.

Does this partnership help set a precedent on how different industries can use their creativity to move towards a more sustainable society?

MM: It’s a unique experience for two brands from contrasting industries and sectors to work together to share learnings on sustainability. We hope this collaboration will help to inspire expectations among customers of luxury products, who’ll demand more in terms of sustainability standards from all the brands they consume.

KC: We believe sustainability can be a driver of innovation. It’s not something we can do alone, and we collaborate with partners – like Bentley Motors – to achieve our ambitious goals, whether that be widening access to a global network of sustainable suppliers or being inspired by innovative development of sustainable materials. By linking with Bentley, we can fuse traditional craftsmanship and state-of-the art engineering to push the boundaries of innovation in our industry, while still being genuinely sustainable.

How will the partnership with Bentley inspire your vision in terms of craftsmanship and sustainability?

KC: As we look towards the future, both The Macallan and Bentley understand the value of exchanging knowledge, sharing in innovation and working together to tackle challenges. We’re both brands with a long-standing heritage of creating quality products that place an emphasis on craftsmanship, creativity and innovation, so there’s a natural alignment with our DNA and values.

At the heart of this partnership is a commitment to create a space for the open exchange of knowledge, which will allow both brands to learn from each other, uncovering innovations that benefit the communities around us. When I work with the Whisky Mastery Team to bring to life new expressions, this brings out the more creative side of my role, when my “arty” side comes into play – just as an artist or designer works with colours to create images that are appealing to the eye, I work with mixing flavours in a way that’s is appealing to the palette. I’m inspired to learn more from Maria about her processes, from a limitless palette of colour to how she unlocks incredible combinations of colour and sustainable materials.

MM: We’re in the early stages of a partnership that we hope will span many years. At present, we’re still learning from each other and planning the ways we’ll create extraordinary products and experiences together.

What shared values do both bring to this partnership – and are there any differences between the two industries that need to be bridged?

MM: Both our businesses are intently focused on creating excellence and always being the best in our fields. Rich storytelling is an integral part of the identities of both brands – we each have captivating heritage, vivid imaginations and a clear vision for future innovation that translate into
a stories-led approach to everything we create.

KC: Like The Macallan, Bentley Motors represents the very best in craftsmanship, creativity and innovation – and we share a mutual goal to drive forward our sustainability journey to protect the planet, its people and the communities around us. Collaborating with a partner from a different industry will only accelerate this progress. Working with Bentley Motors will allow us to see things differently and work in a different way.

I’m excited to see where the journey will take us. And lastly, how would you encourage other women to reach their goals, given your positions within traditionally male-dominated industries?

MM: My advice is to be brave and confident with your knowledge – and even though you may see places where someone like you isn’t represented, this becomes an opportunity. The glass ceiling will only continue to exist if we’re not brave enough to push past it.

KC: It’s exciting to be part of The Macallan’s story as the first woman to be Master Whisky Maker and custodian for The Macallan since it was established almost 200 years ago. Becoming a whisky maker takes passion, hard work and dedication, as well as natural sensory ability and it’s a fantastic role for both men and women. Globally more women are enjoying whisky and I’m pleased to have witnessed a shift in whisky being perceived as a spirit only consumed by men. There’s also a growing number of women working in whisky making, and I’m pleased to be part of this. I hope this inspires other women to challenge perceptions in the whisky industry.

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