Belgian Fashion Week


LIMITED EDITION: FIRST XANDRES WALLET MADE OF FISH LEATHER

 

11 to 17 October 2021 was the Week of Belgian Fashion!
As a Belgian fashion house, it has a special place in our hearts, but it also made us think. Gone are the days when fashion was only about beauty, the call to buy more consciously is echoing louder and louder. Making the aesthetic ethical is a credo for Xandres, a process we strongly believe in.

 

Belgian Fashion Week

FIRST XANDRES WALLET MADE OF FISH LEATHER

11 to 17 October 2021 was the Week of Belgian Fashion!

As a Belgian fashion house, it has a special place in our hearts, but it also made us think. Gone are the days when fashion was only about beauty, the call to buy more consciously is echoing louder and louder. Making the aesthetic ethical is a credo for Xandres, a process we strongly believe in.

The outer shell is made of fish leather (a residual product from the food industry, giving new life to what would otherwise be waste), and the lining is made of leftover Xandres fabrics: our limited edition wallet proves that every end can be a new beginning. The interior was made of vegetable-tanned cow leather (which has a lower environmental impact in the processing process than regular cow leather). 

We are making progress, but we still have a long way to go. We realise that, and transparency is the way to go for us. In the future, you will be able to read more about our working methods, vision and approach to sustainability.

The outer shell is made of fish leather (a residual product from the food industry, giving new life to what would otherwise be waste), and the lining is made of leftover Xandres fabrics: our limited edition wallet proves that every end can be a new beginning. The interior was made of vegetable-tanned cow leather (which has a lower environmental impact in the processing process than regular cow leather).

We are making progress, but we still have a long way to go. We realise that, and transparency is the way to go for us. In the future, you will be able to read more about our working methods, vision and approach to sustainability.

5 merits of the recycled wallet

TIMELESS, QUALITY DESIGN

Timeless design contributes to a more sustainable wardrobe. The stylish black wallet made with high-quality fish leather works with any outfit, while the interior stands out with a contemporary print. With six card slots, a large pocket for banknotes and a separate two-part coin compartment, this is the perfect wallet if you want to shop more consciously.

THE DESIGN AND THE PRODUCTION PROCESS WERE DONE TOGETHER WITH THE SUSTAINABLE HANDBAG LABEL MS. BAY.

FISH LEATHER

You may never have heard of it, but fish leather is recycled from food industry waste from fisheries in Northern Europe. The texture looks incredibly luxurious, is of high quality and lasts a very long time.

LINING MADE FROM XANDRES RESIDUAL MATERIALS

Do you recognise the stylish animal print on the inside of the wallet? That's no coincidence, the lining is made from residual materials from our Lorine dress. By repurposing our material surpluses we avoid waste.

VEGETABLE TANNED COW LEATHER

For the inside and top of the wallet, we used vegetable tanned cow leather. No harmful chemicals are involved—the artisanal tanning method only uses tannic acids that are naturally present in certain plants and fruits

5 merits of the recycled wallet

TIMELESS, QUALITY DESIGN

Timeless design contributes to a more sustainable wardrobe. The stylish black wallet made with high-quality fish leather works with any outfit, while the interior stands out with a contemporary print. With six card slots, a large pocket for banknotes and a separate two-part coin compartment, this is the perfect wallet if you want to shop more consciously.

THE DESIGN AND THE PRODUCTION PROCESS WERE DONE TOGETHER WITH THE SUSTAINABLE HANDBAG LABEL MS. BAY.

FISH LEATHER

You may never have heard of it, but fish leather is recycled from food industry waste from fisheries in Northern Europe. The texture looks incredibly luxurious, is of high quality and lasts a very long time.

LINING MADE FROM XANDRES RESIDUAL MATERIALS

Do you recognise the stylish animal print on the inside of the wallet? That's no coincidence, the lining is made from residual materials from our Lorine dress. By repurposing our material surpluses we avoid waste.

VEGETABLE TANNED COW LEATHER

For the inside and top of the wallet, we used vegetable tanned cow leather. No harmful chemicals are involved—the artisanal tanning method only uses tannic acids that are naturally present in certain plants and fruits

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