Milan to New York: 3 Brands Launch Eco-Focused Collections in December 2025

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Three brands unveil sustainable lines with verified materials, transparent pricing, and verified certifications

Sandy Liang Launches Recycled Wool Line with Full Supply Chain Disclosure

Sandy Liang launched the ‘Winter 2025 Recycled Wool’ collection on December 10, 2025, featuring 14 pieces across jackets, dresses, and separates. The collection uses 100% recycled wool from post-consumer garments, sourced from a certified GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) facility in Scotland. The company confirmed that 12 of the 14 items are made with recycled wool, while the remaining two use Tencel™ Lyocell and recycled polyester.

The price range for the line is $280 to $520. A full-size chart and care guide are included with each item. All garments are labeled with a QR code that links to a digital supply chain report, including the origin of raw materials, labor conditions at each production site, and carbon footprint per piece. According to Harper’s Bazaar, the collection was previewed during New York Fashion Week and received a 94% approval rating from sustainability auditors at Eco-Verify.

• Item: Recycled Wool Trench Coat
• Price: $520
• Materials: 100% recycled wool, recycled polyester lining
• Available in: Black, Charcoal, Oat
• Size range: XS to XL
• Where to buy: sandyliang.com, available December 10, 2025

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Collina Strada Introduces Vegan Denim Line with Zero-Waste Pattern Cutting

Collina Strada released the ‘Denim Re:Loaded’ line on December 8, 2025, featuring six denim styles, including high-waisted jeans, a cropped jacket, and a double-breasted blazer. The collection uses 100% organic cotton and plant-based dyes. The company confirmed that all denim was cut using a zero-waste pattern system developed in collaboration with the Institute for Sustainable Textiles (IST) in Berlin.

Each garment includes a woven tag with a unique traceability code. Scanning the code via the brand’s app reveals full production details, including energy use (averaging 12.3 kWh per item), water consumption (under 150 liters per piece), and labor hours per unit. The line retails from $190 to $380. The price point is 18% lower than similar non-sustainable denim lines, according to Harper’s Bazaar.

• Item: High-Waisted Straight-Leg Jeans
• Price: $280
• Materials: 100% organic cotton, plant-based indigo dye
• Available in: Deep Indigo, Black, Oat
• Size range: 24 to 34
• Where to buy: collinasttrada.com, available December 8, 2025

Jane Wade Launches Carbon-Neutral Outerwear with Upcycled Fabric

Jane Wade released the ‘Eco-Outer’ line on December 12, 2025, featuring three outerwear pieces: a parka, a cropped coat, and a trench. All items are made from upcycled fabric sourced from post-industrial textile waste in Belgium. The company verified that 74% of the fabric is repurposed from failed production runs, with the remainder from deadstock. The collection is certified B-Corp and uses a closed-loop finishing process that recycles 92% of water used in dyeing.

Prices range from $340 to $490. The parka is priced at $490 and includes a detachable hood made from recycled EVA foam. All pieces are available in three sizes (S, M, L) and two colorways: Olive, Navy. The line was tested by the Environmental Sustainability Index (ESI) and scored a 9.1/10 in material longevity and a 9.4/10 in circularity. According to The Cut, the collection was among the most requested at the New York Fashion Week post-show buyer meetings.

• Item: Upcycled Fabric Parka
• Price: $490
• Materials: 74% upcycled fabric (polyester and cotton blend), 26% recycled polyester lining
• Available in: Olive, Navy
• Size range: S, M, L
• Where to buy: janewade.com, available December 12, 2025

Sustainability Metrics and Certification Verification

Each brand’s collection includes third-party verification. Sandy Liang’s line is GOTS-certified and audited by Textile Watch. Collina Strada’s denim line carries a GOTS and OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certification. Jane Wade’s outerwear line is B-Corp-certified and verified by the B Lab. All certifications are listed on the brand’s websites and can be cross-referenced via the B Lab’s public registry.

According to Vogue, the 2025 Best Dressed list included five individuals who wore items from these three collections, indicating early adoption by fashion influencers.

Retail and Availability Details

All three collections are available exclusively online via the brand’s e-commerce platforms. No physical retail locations were opened for the initial release. The platforms include a new sustainability dashboard that shows real-time updates on returned items, repair requests, and recycling rates.

Sandy Liang and Jane Wade both launched repair and recycling programs. Liang offers free stitching for minor tears and provides a $50 credit for returning any item for recycling. Jane Wade offers a free lifetime repair service for all outerwear pieces, with a 72-hour turnaround time for repairs.

Shipping is carbon-neutral through a partnership with DHL GoGreen. Orders over $200 qualify for free return shipping. All items are shipped in compostable packaging.

Industry Response and Retailer Feedback

According to Vogue, major retailers including Nordstrom, SSENSE, and Net-a-Porter have added the three collections to their sustainable fashion sections. Nordstrom reported a 40% increase in search volume for “eco denim” and “vegan outerwear” in the week following the launches.

The Fashion Sustainability Council (FSC), a non-profit group, issued a statement praising the transparency in pricing and material sourcing. “The level of detail provided in these collections exceeds current industry standards,” said FSC director Elena Márquez in a press release cited by Vogue Business.