The Humble Tee Gets a Sustainable Makeover in Allbirds’ Debut Clothing Line
You’re going to want one in every colour.
![](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://fashionmagazine.com/style/allbirds-clothing/&title=The Humble Tee Gets a Sustainable Makeover in Allbirds’ Debut Clothing Line&picture=https://cdn.fashionmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/allbirds-1-800x533.jpg&description=Sustainable footwear brand Allbirds is expanding its offering today with the launch of its first clothing line. The US-NZ brand is now bringing its expertise in textile innovation to clothing in the form of a curated collection of essentials.
The brand's debut clothing line includes a puffer, wool sweater, cardigan and T-shirt – or as the brand calls it, "apparel with purpose." And in a world-first, each item is labeled with the carbon footprint of the piece. As with its intelligent footwear offering, the Allbirds clothing line utilizes hard-working fabrics to keep you warm and dry, without hurting the environment.
Photograph courtesy of Allbirds
The hero piece in the line-up is the TrinoXO Tee. The shirt ($65) is made with a proprietary material innovation that uses naturally derived fibre made from the discarded shells of marine life (combined with Tencel Lyocell, a breathable tree fibre, and merino wool). These shells are the second most abundant biopolymer on earth and the chitosan – a fibre found within the shells – "has unique capabilities allowing your clothes to stay fresh longer without relying on extractive minerals like zinc or silver," the brand notes in a release. The tee – available in six colourways (three classic, three limited edition) each for men and women – is incredibly soft to the touch and cut with the perfect amount of slouch for casual comfort.
Photograph courtesy of Allbirds
The line also includes a water-repellant puffer ($340), available in charcoal for both men and women, as well as cream for women and forest green for men, that uses a blend of Tencel and recycled polyester as a down-alternative that still provides winter-proof warmth, as well as a slightly oversized wool cardi ($200) and sweater ($185), both of which are made with responsibly-sourced (and super soft) New Zealand Merino.
Photograph courtesy of Allbirds
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Sustainable footwear brand Allbirds is expanding its offering today with the launch of its first clothing line. The US-NZ brand is now bringing its expertise in textile innovation to clothing in the form of a curated collection of essentials.
The brand’s debut clothing line includes a puffer, wool sweater, cardigan and T-shirt – or as the brand calls it, “apparel with purpose.” And in a world-first, each item is labeled with the carbon footprint of the piece. As with its intelligent footwear offering, the Allbirds clothing line utilizes hard-working fabrics to keep you warm and dry, without hurting the environment.
The hero piece in the line-up is the TrinoXO Tee. The shirt ($65) is made with a proprietary material innovation that uses naturally derived fibre
 was created to showcase its customizable features. Priyanka's jacket was made in her signature blue, white and orange palette and feature's her catch phrase 'JUST BE GAY' across the back. Get the royal treatment like Queen Priyanka by customizing your own style at select Roots stores. Learn more about the process here.
Miu Miu announced the launch of an exclusive capsule collection called 'UpCycled by Miu Miu'
Miu Miu announced a new capsule collection called "UpCycled by Miu Miu" made from restored and reworked antique and vintage pieces from the 30s to the 70s. The 80-piece dress capsule collection is entirely one-of-a-kind and will be available for purchase through the holiday season exclusively at Miu Miu's 57th Street location in New York. Our first glimpse of the collection was at the Green Carpet Awards on actresses Elisa Visari and Chen Ran who debuted new designs which offer the brand's signature flair and sustainable style.
H&M now offers same-day delivery with Instacart
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This week, H&M announced that the brand will be working with Instacart to offer same-day delivery for Canadian shoppers. H&M is the first fashion retailer to work with Instacart. “Partnering with Instacart is an innovative, safe and convenient way for customers to get H&M product in their hands the very same day,” says Frédéric Tavoukdjian, Country Manager for H&M Canada. A selection of fashion products will be available through the Instacart site and app giving new meaning to fast fashion.
Universal Standard launched two puffers with the world's largest size range
Known for its size inclusive fashion, Universal Standard's latest offering is no different. Offered in US sizes 00 to 40, the brand's Rainier and Everest puffers are fit for everyone. The simple but stylish short and long shapes are winter staples made with water-resistant fabric and fleece lining. Removable hoods and double zippers make this a practical purchase, too.
Reebok by Pyer Moss released the Experiment 4 "Fresco" sneaker
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Kirby Jean-Raymond, who was recently named VP of creative direction at Reebok, is launching the latest style from his brand collaboration Reebok by Pyer Moss today at 12pm EST. The Experiment 4 Fury Trail Fresco sneaker is a unisex sneaker that is described by the brand as "a sacred object split into three layers, each one representing all those who climb to success through the creation of something sacred in the face of adversity." The physical design of the chunky shoe has symbolic meaning beginning at the mudguard and extending to the heel, toe, sides and interior.){kind=link}
 and Japanese fashion creative Yohji Yamamoto, as well as inspirational moments from hip hop artist's such as Jay-Z and Pharrell Williams.
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“As part of my long-standing initiative to see design, art, and culture more inclusive to young Black designers and those coming from non-traditional backgrounds, I wanted to assist in providing the means for them to advance on the road to ownership of their ideas and brands,” Abloh, who is also the men’s artistic director at Louis Vuitton, said in a press release. “I am launching this organic platform for widespread access to information and mentorship. The exact notions and tools that I used to formulate my career open to all. For free. I will continuously be updating this page with the aim of the betterment of all-access knowledge.”
The release of Free Game follows the unveiling of Abloh’s Post Modern Scholarship Fund, which was announced earlier this year; the fund’s mission statement is based around supplying Black students “an education in fashion via fundraising and mentorship in partnership with the Fashion Scholarship Fund.” Abloh’s partners in the endeavour include Evian, Farfetch, Louis Vuitton and Nike.
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![](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://fashionmagazine.com/culture/royals/meghan-markle-fortune-interview/&title=Meghan Markle Talks Social Media, Making Unpopular Decisions and More in Latest Virtual Appearance&picture=https://cdn.fashionmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/GettyImages-1052476222-800x534.jpg&description=Overnight, Meghan Markle appeared in the virtual Most Powerful Next Gen Summit for Fortune. During the conversation with associate editor Emma Hinchlife, the Duchess of Sussex – wearing a Batik print camisole and Cuyana Luna earrings – touched upon many important subjects including social media, following her convictions, exercising her voice and how motherhood has changed her view on leadership. Whilst the full video has not yet been released, there is no shortage of clips and snippets being shared by news outlets and on social media of some of the conversation's highlights. See some of what she had to say during the 15-minute chat below:
On learning to "chase her convictions with actions"
"Sometimes making the best decision for yourself and your family might not be the most popular one. But when you really know who you are and you know what your belief system is and you live by truth, then I think that can start to peel away the layers of where the fear comes in. And one of the things I've continued to tell myself for a long time is that my faith is greater than my fear – and perhaps that's faith in a higher power or yourself or humanity – whatever it is it has to be greater than whatever fears are hindering you from taking that step. If I were to give any advice, yes you have to consider the big picture but sometimes just making that first move is enough to put you in the right direction. Start somewhere and then you have have no idea where you'll end up but if you don't start at all, you'll always be in the same place and oftentimes that's not a good place."
On exercising her voice
"Your voice matters. You realize it more when you are not able to exercise it. Regardless of my experience over the last few years compared to anyone's experience, you can't take for granted the ability you have as a woman to be able to be heard, and now with the platform that people have on social media to actually have that voice heard for a larger audience, I think that's a huge responsibility."
On social media
"For my own self-preservation, I have not been on social media for a very long time. I had a personal account years ago, which I closed down and then we had one through the institution and our office that was in the UK that wasn't managed by us – that was a whole team – and so I think that comes with the territory for the job you have. I've made a personal choice to not have any account, so I don't know what's out there, and in many ways that's helpful for me. I have a lot of concerns for people that have become obsessed with it. And it is so much a part of our daily culture for so many people that it's an addiction like many others. There are very few things in this world where you call the person who is engaging with it a user. There is something algorithmically that is in there that is creating this obsession that I think is very unhelpful for a lot of people."
“Something, algorithmically, is creating this obsession.”
Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex warns against the pitfalls of social media addiction during a conversation at the #FortuneMPW Next Gen Summit. https://t.co/hhyvMGAoyf pic.twitter.com/eKpB0U38AW
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On how motherhood has changed the way she views leadership
"It's interesting because my gut is that it makes you more courageous. It makes you so concerned for the world they're going to inherit, so the things you're able to tolerate on your own are not the same that you are going to put your child in a position of vulnerability for. You go every single day – how can I make this world a better place for Archie? That is a shared belief for my husband and I. At the same time, I am cautious of putting my family at risk by certain things. I try to be very clear in what I say and to not make it controversial and instead talk about things that seem fairly straightforward, like exercising your right to vote. I think that's as simple as it comes and as necessary as it comes and to that point as a parent, I can enjoy all the fun and silliness and games with my son but I wouldn't be able to feel proud of myself as a mom if I didn't know that I was doing my part to make it a better place for him."
On what's next
"Everything I'm doing is for Archie, our son... There's a lot that I'm excited about – certainly in creating programming and content that is conscious and inspiring and has a call to action and is uplifting. And I'm excited to be back home in the States and hopefully as things start to open up a bit more with COVID, just to be back and engaging and interacting with people in a different way and in a way that will allow me to roll my sleeves up and really be boots on the ground back at home."){kind=link}
