August 2025

10 Sustainable Fashion in 2025 Brands That Are Actually Making a Difference Sustainable fashion now matters deeply. Conscious consumers de- mand both style and responsibil- ity. In 2025, several brands double down on transparency, circularity, and material innovation. Here are the leaders making real impact. B Corp Certification Gets Tougher In April, B Lab rolled out its 7th version of B Corp standards. Com- panies must now publish Scope 3 emissions, guarantee fair work, and respect human rights. Brands like FatFace and Wolf & Badger wel- comed tougher rules. But smaller firms worry the complexity might discourage them. This new rigor signals that commitment matters more than marketing. Recycled-Leather Innovation: Tapestry & Gen Phoenix Coach and Kate Spade owner Tapestry invested $15 mil- lion in Gen Phoenix. That firm turns leather waste into eco-leather that cuts carbon emissions by around 80% compared to virgin leather. Coach’s Coachtopia line now contains at least 50% recycled leather. The goal? Integrate recycled leather across more collections. Upcycling Luxury Leather: Hyer Goods Hyer Goods makes accessories from leftover luxury-brand leather scraps. Their small batch production rescued 7,000 pounds of leather in six years. They rely on circular principles and honest sourcing. Their success proves luxury can align with reuse and lowwaste models.