Ana Duarte, founder and head of design, makes use of local factories’ deadstock and has designed the garments to be reused and upcycled to create new collections.

She said: “Sustainability means durability, fair work practices, recycled materials and zero waste.”

It is the second year that Italy-based textiles-focused agency CLASS has presented the award, which was launched to support up-and-coming designers and independent brands.

CLASS founder Giusy Bettoni said: “Duarte injects sustainability into streetwear with a bold, energetic, positive and fresh style and new sustainable values. It’s time to overcome greenwashing, it’s time to give voices to brilliant designers like Ana who create exquisite storytelling matching virtuous story-making.”

 

Image: Ana Duarte, founder of Duarte