Best Children’s Eco Fashion Brand | Junior Design Awards 2020
Eco fashion for children is the way forward and these Junior Design Award winning brands are the ones paving and leading the way.
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JUNIOR DESIGN AWARDS 2020 PLATINUM WINNER: Best Children’s Eco Fashion Brand
WHO: Toastie – Tiny Explorer Evening Star Collection
WHAT: A British Eco outerwear brand with sustainability at it’s core. Garments are made from eco friendly and recycled materials including recycled down fill, natural corn derived fill and recycled PET Plastic Bottles.
WHY: The design expertise behind this brand was more than evident and our judges weren’t surprised to learn that the founders shared over 15 years of outerwear design experience for brands like Burberry and Superdry between them. The cool and insanely cute designs, teamed with technical performance and an innovative and determined commitment to eco-friendly and sustainable production, meant that TÖASTIE was the outright winner in this category.
WHERE: Toastie Kids
JUNIOR DESIGN AWARDS 2020 GOLD WINNER: Best Children’s Eco Fashion Brand
WHO: Napaani Organic
WHAT: A high quality, nature inspired organic childrenswear and womenswear collection, featuring soft tones and simple lines finished with natural wood buttons. Made ethically by craftswomen in Peru and Spain.
WHY: Our judges were in awe of this brand’s incredible commitment to respecting the environment paired with ethical and caring production methods. The clothes themselves were hugely popular – the subtle colours, clean lines and charming silhouettes were much praised by the panel.
WHERE: Napaani
JUNIOR DESIGN AWARDS 2020 JOINT SILVER WINNER: Best Children’s Eco Fashion Brand
WHO: Mini-a-ture
WHAT: A kids clothing collection with an emphasis on style married with comfort. Particularly well known for their excellent outerwear, swimwear and knitwear the brand aims to create unparalleled children’s clothing, without it causing harm to others.
WHY: Our judges were highly impressed with this brand’s commitment to innovation in ethical production and their determination become a certified B-corporation status. The quality of the Miniature collection was second to none and the whole range was a triumph of form meeting function. The brand scored highly for their soft colourways, subtle prints and technical finesse.
WHERE: Mini-a-Ture
JUNIOR DESIGN AWARDS 2020 JOINT SILVER WINNER: Best Children’s Eco Fashion Brand
WHO: Little Green Radicals – Norseology Autumn Winter ’20
WHAT: An ethical, organic and fairtrade childrenswear range designed with longevity, fun and active children in mind. Clothes are bright, colourful and beautifully made.
WHY: Pioneers of the organic Fairtrade cotton movement, Little Radicals are committed to creating beautiful clothes that are beautifully made. That is to say, respectfully and responsibly made. Our judges were super impressed that the brand pays more to the farmers who grow their cotton and make sure it’s GOTS certified organic cotton, grown without pesticides. Their quirky Shetland pony prints, homespun gingham and robust cotton separates all had a slightly retro, eclectic feel that we’re sure will be treasured and remembered for years to come…
WHERE: Little Green Radicals
JUNIOR DESIGN AWARDS 2020 BRONZE WINNER: Best Children’s Eco Fashion Brand
WHO: Möm(e) re.pen.sar
WHAT: A sustainably made collection of handmade knitwear and cotton separates for babies and young children.
WHY: Our judges absolutely loved the simple, homespun aesthetic of this brand, using classic silhouettes and subtle, soothing colourways. Knitwear was super soft to the touch and the beautiful collar details made everyone coo. The company’s commitment to sustainability and ethical, respectful production was highly praised.
WHERE: Mome Portugal