Aéropostale, Nautica, Sports Illustrated Swim and More Celebrate Earth Day
ABG Goes Green
ABG's portfolio of brands support a wide range of social and environmental causes and efforts, address issues that resonate with our global audiences and uplift underserved communities. Read on to learn more about how ABG’s brands are continuing to lead the charge on fostering empowerment, livelihood, equality, education and sustainability.
ABG Spotlights: Sustainable Styles
"ABG Spotlights," a rotating presentation throughout its New York headquarters, featured sustainable styles for Earth Day. The multi-brand vignette showcased products from around the world, highlighting key looks from collaborations and brands including: Juicy Couture x Parade, Nautica x Oceana, Prince VS Zara, Aéropostale Repreve Jeans and Impact, Frye Conscious Collection, Hickey Freeman Honeyway Collection, Nautica Sustainably Crafted, Tretorn Eco Essentials and Volcom Eco True and Water Aware Jeans.
Aero Impact Builds a Brighter Tomorrow
In an effort to reduce its carbon footprint, Aéropostale has expanded its use of recycled cotton and polyester fabrics to create a conscious collection made from a mix of pre- and post-consumer waste.
The brand’s responsible collection of denim is sustainably manufactured with Repreve recycled polyester yarns made from plastic bottles and other post-industrial waste, reducing waste in landfills and conserving water and energy in the process.
Additionally, the Aero Impact collection uses organically grown cotton produced without the use of pesticides, herbicides and synthetic fertilizers from seeds that have not been genetically modified. Learn more about Aéropostale’s eco-friendly clothing.
Brooks Brothers Goes Vintage for Earth Day
Brooks Brothers, which traces its history to 1818, has created “The Vintage Shop” on its website to celebrate its heritage and shine a light on some of its most iconic pieces. The Vintage Shop features a little over 50 pieces curated by vintage expert Sean Crowley of Brooklyn-based Crowley Vintage. Check out the shop.
Forever 21 Highlights Earth Enthusiasts
Forever 21 highlighted people who are doing great things to help lower environmental impact on its social and digital platforms for a week leading up to Earth Day. Learn more.
Frye Gives Leather a Second Chance
In an effort to reduce waste, Frye’s Conscious Accessories are creating ethically conscious accessories using all parts of the hide from Frye’s post-production scrap leather. Each patchwork design celebrates the natural range of colors, grain and markings seen within a single hide. Shop now.
Marilyn Monroe x Bésame is Sustainably Made
The 15-piece beauty set includes recreations of Marilyn Monroe’s own makeup. The collection, available April 23rd, is cruelty-free, paraben-free, gluten-free, mineral-oil free and sustainably made in California. Read more.
Misook is a Sustainable Investment
At Misook, every day is Earth Day. The brand crafts quality looks that are a sustainable investment in a long-lasting wardrobe. Their fade-resistant yarns are made with sustainable dyes that create significantly less water waste. Shop now.
Nautica’s Sustainably Crafted Collection
Designed with a bluer world in mind, Nautica’s Sustainably Crafted collection does not sacrifice exceptional quality for environmental consciousness. By using eco-friendly materials like recycled wool, the brand is making strides towards creating a more sustainable world. Join the movement.
Nautica Rounds Up for Oceana
This Earth Day Nautica is highlighting Oceana Board of Directors member and professional big wave surfer from Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, Maya Gabeira. Her work as an Oceana Ambassador has spanned over 10 years and includes filming the “Catch a Break” PSA, which focuses on protecting marine habitat.
Nautica will also be matching all customer donations made on April 22, 2021, up to $7,500. 100% of all customer donations and Nautica’s matching contribution will go towards Oceana program initiatives. More on the partnership here.
Shaquille O’Neal and Epson Reduce Waste
As a tech enthusiast and skilled investor, Shaq is a pro at identifying innovative products. Epson’s EcoTank printers offer cartridge-free printing with easy-to-fill, supersized ink tanks, reducing environmental waste. Learn more.
Sports Illustrated Swim Dives into Sustainability
Sports Illustrated Swim's Spring '21 line includes pieces that are crafted from MIPAN Regen recycled nylon yarn, which is made from pre-consumer waste. The brand also shifted to digital printing, an eco-friendly alternative to classic textile dying techniques. Dive in.
Volcom Stays Eco True to Sustainability
Volcom celebrated Earth Day by reflecting on its 17-year sustainability journey. The brand has been incorporating sustainable materials into its products and implementing eco-friendly manufacturing practices since 2005. More on Volcom’s journey here.
