Fashion game-changer Anya Hindmarch has created a bag collection that can decompose back to earth. The collection, that is called Return To Nature, has been designed to be capable of degrading naturally – from earth, to cow, to bag, to earth and on again in a model of perfect circularity.“A few years ago I heard Arizona Muse (environmentalist and sustainability specialist) talking about the idea of a leather bag that could be tanned in a way that allowed it to biodegrade and return to the earth at the end of its life. There is no waste in nature, and this and Arizona’s words inspired me to embark on a lengthy project to see if I could make a beautiful bag from responsibly sourced leather, without using any hardware and tanned in a way that meant that it could biodegrade and ultimately return to nature. This is what I set out to do.” Anya Hindmarch, founder and CEO. In support of DIRT, the foundation for the regeneration of the soil. “I was challenged by the idea of a zero-waste future and inspired by the circularity of nature – the collection is designed to biodegrade, compost and return to the earth, nourishing the soil at the end of its useful life.” Anya HindmarchRead the interview with Anya Hindmarch on Leather Naturally. Made with Zeology tanned leatherRoyal Smit & Zoon is proud to present this collaboration with Anya Hindmarch and our subsidiary Nera. The Return To Nature tote and bucket bag styles are crafted from Zeology leather – aldehyde free, heavy metal free and chrome free – and can biodegrade naturally back to earth.Read an extensive interview with Anya Hindmarch in Calendar Magazine.Interesting for you Discover more on Leather Vegan leather, it is mostly a nonsense name. A marketing phrase.In a recent article published in the Volkskrant, one of the leading Dutch quality newspapers, leather is being compared to so called sustainable alternatives. A well-founded commentary to a, often, misleading narrative. Making Leather: Recycling a ByproductA big misconception is that animals are being bred for leather. When it comes to cow leather, that is never the case. The hides that are used to create cow leather are a by product from the meat and dairy industry. Hans’ perspective: Reflecting on 2021 and a look into the futureThe Strategy of Royal Smit & Zoon is to create a socially and environmentally sustainable leather value chain, together. Leather Discover Stay informedReceive the latest company news and industry updatesSubscribeShare this:
