Stella McCartney’s new garments are made from Mylo leather, a new vegan and sustainable leather alternative made from fungi
Stella McCartney is the first in the world to introduce garments made from Mylo, a new vegan and sustainable leather alternative made from mycelium—the vegetative part of a fungus.
Unlike most vegan leathers that’s polyester-based, Mylo is entirely biodegradable. Developed by scientists and engineers from Bolt Threads, a modern-day material solutions company that invents sustainable materials for companies, Mylo promises to be “soft, supple, and less harmful to the environment”, according to their website.
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As the first luxury house to introduce garments made from Mylo, Stella McCartney will be introducing two Mylo garments that are 100 per cent cruelty-free, including a black bustier top and a pair of matching utilitarian trousers. Inspired by the designer’s dichotomy of feminine and masculine features, the two garments showcase an experimental edge with a sporty, athleisure-feel that resembles the brand’s Summer 2021 and Autumn 2021 collections.
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