Vashishtha Luxury Fashion Ltd. has announced a pioneering collaboration with Bequin to develop high-quality, sustainable alternatives to traditional plastic sequins. This partnership targets luxury fashion, marrying innovative bio-materials with ethical craftsmanship, and positions India as a leader in the growing movement towards environmentally responsible embellishments in the apparel sector.
Vashishtha Luxury Fashion Ltd.—renowned for luxury embroidery—has joined forces with Bequin to confront one of fashion’s less-discussed environmental challenges: the ecological footprint of petroleum-based sequins and embellishments. The collaboration is an answer to luxury fashion’s growing demand for sustainable solutions, leveraging bio-derived materials to produce visually stunning and biodegradable sequins. Developed through partnerships across India and the UK, including Botto Labs and The Stitch Archive, Bequin’s unique material delivers luster and versatility rivaling conventional sequins, while reducing plastic waste.
This venture also supports local Indian craft communities, generating rural livelihoods and empowering women artisans. Beyond sustainability, Vashishtha commits to drastically cutting internal plastic usage and fostering education, reflecting a holistic approach to environmental and social responsibility in fashion.
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Partnership aims to replace petroleum-based sequins with eco-friendly, bio-material Bequin.
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Bequin is developed in collaboration with Botto Labs (India) and The Stitch Archive (UK).
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Materials are biodegradable, reducing microplastic pollution typically caused by embellishments.
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Project empowers Indian women and supports local semi-rural craft communities.
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Vashishtha targets an 80% reduction in factory and packaging plastic use.
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Initiatives include educational collaborations and skills training for artisans.
Sources: Fibre2Fashion, Vashishtha Luxury Fashion, British Council, The Stitch Archive, Instagram