The regional brands leading the way in sustainable fashion - in pictures

  • Hailing from Saudi Arabia, Abadia is committed to preserving heritage techniques through fashion. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Hailing from Saudi Arabia, Abadia is committed to preserving heritage techniques through fashion. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Abadia also uses deadstock fabrics, organic cotton and recycled polyester in its creations. Photo: Mazen Abusrour
    Abadia also uses deadstock fabrics, organic cotton and recycled polyester in its creations. Photo: Mazen Abusrour
  • A look by Abadia. Photo: Abadia
    A look by Abadia. Photo: Abadia
  • All Abadia pieces are made in Lebanon, helping to support the industry in the country and offer workers a living wage. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    All Abadia pieces are made in Lebanon, helping to support the industry in the country and offer workers a living wage. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • A look by Reemami. Photo Reemani
    A look by Reemami. Photo Reemani
  • Designs by Reemami are presented during a fashion show at the Lebanon Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Ruel Pableo for The National
    Designs by Reemami are presented during a fashion show at the Lebanon Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Ruel Pableo for The National
  • Reema Al Banna launched her womenswear brand Reemami in the UAE with a commitment to reducing the waste, water and chemicals used in the fashion industry. Ruel Pableo for The National
    Reema Al Banna launched her womenswear brand Reemami in the UAE with a commitment to reducing the waste, water and chemicals used in the fashion industry. Ruel Pableo for The National
  • All of the Giving Movement’s pieces are made in the UAE by workers who receive a living wage and have a two-day weekend. Photo: The Giving Movement
    All of the Giving Movement’s pieces are made in the UAE by workers who receive a living wage and have a two-day weekend. Photo: The Giving Movement
  • Dh15 of every purchase from The Giving Movement goes to charity. Photo: The Giving Movement
    Dh15 of every purchase from The Giving Movement goes to charity. Photo: The Giving Movement
  • Creations by The Giving Movement. Photo: The Giving Movement
    Creations by The Giving Movement. Photo: The Giving Movement
  • The Giving Movement has recently expanded to offer children’s clothes and a modest line. Photo: The Giving Movement
    The Giving Movement has recently expanded to offer children’s clothes and a modest line. Photo: The Giving Movement
  • Glossy Lounge is a home-grown loungewear and shapewear brand. Photo: Glossy Lounge
    Glossy Lounge is a home-grown loungewear and shapewear brand. Photo: Glossy Lounge
  • Glossy Lounge has announced a partnership with Emirates Nature, part of the Worldwide Wildlife Fund, to donate money from every purchase to help restore UAE mangroves. Photo: Glossy Lounge
    Glossy Lounge has announced a partnership with Emirates Nature, part of the Worldwide Wildlife Fund, to donate money from every purchase to help restore UAE mangroves. Photo: Glossy Lounge
  • A look from Wild Fabrik. Photo: Wild Fabrik
    A look from Wild Fabrik. Photo: Wild Fabrik
  • Wild Fabrik is an e-commerce platform for sustainable fashion and homeware. Photo: Wild Fabrik
    Wild Fabrik is an e-commerce platform for sustainable fashion and homeware. Photo: Wild Fabrik
  • Tribe of 6 takes its name from the six degrees of separation thought to link everyone together. Photo: Tribe of 6
    Tribe of 6 takes its name from the six degrees of separation thought to link everyone together. Photo: Tribe of 6
  • Founded by the Kuwaiti Alshaya Group, Tribe of 6 aims to be inclusive, with sizes ranging from XS to XXXL. Photo: Tribe of 6
    Founded by the Kuwaiti Alshaya Group, Tribe of 6 aims to be inclusive, with sizes ranging from XS to XXXL. Photo: Tribe of 6