On Saturday, October 28, The Canvas launched new designers in their store with brands from more than thirty different countries. An innovative retail platform co-founded by Devin Gilmartin and Steff Vermeesch, The Canvas is located at the Westfield World Trade Center in New York City.
The Canvas is a platform that brings several brands and designers into one space to showcase new emerging talent. “It’s focused on discovery,” said Jay Smith, the Director of Retail Operations and Director of Brand Relations of The Canvas. “As you come and walk throughout the store, there’s always something to learn, something to take away.” The Canvas also commits to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, so every brand that is displayed in the space fulfills at least one of the goals. Here are the newest brands to be launched at The Canvas.
SukkhaCitta (Indonesia)
From Indonesia, SukkhaCitta and designer Denica Riadini-Flesch seek to empower women and create simple and sustainable clothing. The garments are ethically crafted through fair work and use the brand’s own grown cotton and dyes. At The Canvas, no two pieces are alike, as they are all hand-crafted and hand-decorated, creating a seamless distinction between each piece. You can shop SukkhaCitta here.
1People (Denmark)
1People is a Danish brand that creates sustainable, luxurious clothing for women. Designer Katharina Buczek produces minimalistic, but timeless, pieces that are handcrafted meticulously while focusing on leaving no pollution or waste for the environment. You can shop 1People here.
D’Francisco (New York)
D’Francisco, founded by mother-daughter duo Liliana de Francisco and Camila Montoya, uses 3D print technology to make their jewelry. Pieces are made of recycled fine metals to create sustainable and genderless pieces that make you look and feel good. You can shop D’Francisco here.
Sarelly Sarelly (Mexico)
Sarelly Sarelly is a genderless brand that sells mainly accessories. All their items are handmade in Mexico from premium cactus and vegan leather. Accessories include bags, sunglasses, and chains, with the brand also selling some limited apparel. You can shop Sarelly Sarelly here.
The Chrysalis Lab (New York)
The Chrysalis Lab is a favorite at The Canvas. This brand upcycles pieces from other brands to create their own one-of-a-kind wearable art piece. The brand allows customers to work directly with founder and designer Emma Trask to customize their own pieces and participate in the fashion upcycling movement. You can shop The Chrysalis Lab here.
Em & Shi (India)
Indian brand Em & Shi focuses on the harmony between nature and clothing. Designers of the brand carefully select fabrics with prints that are hand drawn. In an effort to be sustainable, the brand uses local cotton products and ensures that its garments leave a carbon footprint that is as small as possible. You can shop Em & Shi here.
Amihan (New York)
Amihan is a brand designed and produced in New York City, with the brand’s focus being on ethical and sustainable clothing. Created with the feminine figure in mind, the brand creates investment pieces that will last forever, while also being as waste-free as possible. You can shop Amihan here.
Janet Medina (New York)
Janet Medina is a combination of designer Medina’s love of spirituality and healing stones. All her garments have healing stones woven into them, with many of the proceeds being donated towards child abuse and mental health causes. You can shop Janet Medina here.
Sao New York (New York)
Deviating away from fashion, Sao New York is a home decor brand that creates hand-woven baskets, scrunchies, cushions, and more. Though based in New York, the brand works with local artisans and products such as cotton from Texas and basket fibers from Kenya. You can shop Sao New York here.
MOYO (Kenya)
Meaning “heart” or “soul” in Swahili, Kenyan brand MOYO is inspired by the beautiful colors and vibrancy of Africa. The use of pure upcycled fabrics and local African cotton promotes local craftsmanship in Kenya, where workers earn a fair wage. You can shop MOYO here.
The String Code (New York)
For New York-based brand The String Code, mental health and women empowerment are the focus. Garments from this brand cater to women of all backgrounds with a diverse range of flattering silhouettes that accentuate any body type. You can shop The String Code here.
Gi’s Bikinis (New York)
Gi’s Bikinis is a sustainable swimwear brand that specializes in biodegradable and PETA-approved swimsuits. The brand features a variety of cuts and styles that also can be mixed and matched. You can shop Gi’s Bikinis here.
Jen Green Designs (Vermont)
Jen Green Designs specializes in clothes for biking. Founder and designer Jen Green wanted to create work clothes that she could wear while biking every day to work. She seeks to empower women through well-made, tailored, and functional work clothes that allow for easy biking. You can shop Jen Green Designs here.
Clatural (Ghana)
Clatural is inspired by African culture infused with modernism to create stylish and timeless garments for both men and women. Ethically sustainable, the brand has a zero-waste tolerance policy and produces its garments in a way that reduces pollution. You can shop Clatural here.
Claudia Acosta Swimwear (Mexico)
Another swimwear brand, Claudia Acosta Swimwear is a luxury swimwear brand from Mexico. The brand often does collaborations with influencers and recently dropped a collection with influencer Teresuch. You can shop the latest from Claudia Acosta Swimwear here.
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