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Sustainable fashion entrepreneurship in Brazil
Overview
Sustainable and artisanal fashion initiatives are emerging across various regions in Brazil, driven by both individual creativity and entrepreneurial ventures.
In Pará, a student gained social media attention for crafting a debutante dress from disposable plastic bags. In Mato Grosso, Evolve Eco Brand is expanding its use of low-impact natural materials like linen and cotton, supported by bioeconomy programs to transition from digital to physical retail.
Social and personal motivations continue to drive local businesses. In Campo Grande, Carla Campos founded Botânica Saboaria Artesanal using pandemic-era emergency funds to provide professional autonomy, allowing her to manage her household and care for her autistic child. In Curitiba, Janaína Valle launched the slow fashion brand Chauá, which utilizes a made-to-order model and natural fabrics to provide inclusive design for diverse body types.
Upcycling and waste transformation are also gaining prominence. In Rio de Janeiro, designer Gilson Martins uses bag production scraps for his ‘Lixo Nobre’ project, while Dash Uniformes repurposes old uniforms. Flavia Pisco of Belina Ateliê incorporates textile samples, thrifted ties, and deflated soccer balls into new pieces. Internationally, the Santa Catarina-based brand Proposta Verde showcased its ‘Enlaço’ collection at Milan Fashion Week, featuring 600 pieces crafted from approximately 200 kilograms of textile surplus through a partnership with the Hermann Hering Foundation.
Entities
Carla Campos · Campo Grande · Chauá · Maria Fernanda Machado Meirelles · Rio de Janeiro
Timeline
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesBrazilian designers transform waste into sustainable fashion
Brazilian designers and brands are turning waste into fashion, ranging from Rio de Janeiro upcycling projects to Proposta Verde’s sustainable collection showcased at Milan Fashion Week.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesBrazilian entrepreneurs launch artisanal and sustainable brands
Brazilian entrepreneurs Carla Campos and Janaína Valle are launching successful niche businesses in Campo Grande and Curitiba, focusing on artisanal soap and sustainable, inclusive slow fashion.
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[CULTURE] 3 sourcesCreative and sustainable fashion trends emerge in Brazil
From a student in Pará creating a debutante dress from plastic bags to an entrepreneur in Cuiabá expanding a sustainable fashion brand, creativity and eco-friendly practices are gaining traction in Brazil.
Sources
bemparana.com.br · brasilemfolhas.com.br · circuitomt.com.br · diariodopara.com.br · nsctotal.com.br · oestadoonline.com.br · zoldkultura.hu
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