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10 Years of VEGEA: How GrapeSkin is Transforming the Future of Sustainable Fashion Materials

As VEGEA celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, the Italian biomaterials company continues to redefine the future of sustainable materials through science, creativity and circular innovation. Founded in 2016, VEGEA has pioneered a new approach to transforming agricultural by-products into high-quality bio-based materials, with its award-winning GrapeSkin material created from grape-processing residues. Combining Italian craftsmanship with advanced green chemistry, VEGEA’s innovative material has opened new possibilities across fashion, accessories, footwear, interiors and automotive design.

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Expio: Modern Outwear with a Conscious Edge

The concept of Expio, years in the making was given space to be realised after the pandemic as Ben Mears got rooted to London once again. Expio focuses on outwear for the moment, but slowly gearing up for more products, ideally willing to extend their ethos to a brand offering. Expio is committed to promote and embody a modern, sustainable style and focuses on designing and crafting exquisite menswear using low-impact materials to create styles of enduring appeal.

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