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#8 Stella McCartney introduces sustainable sneaker

In London, sustainability-focused fashion house Stella McCartney has created a version of its Eclypse sneaker made entirely from plant-based or recycled materials.

Dubbed Reclypse, the sneaker features a recycled polyester upper, vegan leather panels, lining made from recycled nylon and post-consumer waste, and plant-based soles. The shoes are hand-made in Italy and will be available later this month.

“The Stella McCartney Reclypse is fashion innovation, taking luxury trainers one step closer to sustainability and circularity – it stylishly blends athleticism with escapism,” the company said in a statement.

The original sneaker is made from polyester and polyurethane. Reclypse is just the latest in a long line of sustainability innovations from Stella McCartney, including a vegan leather made from mushrooms developed by Bolt Threads.

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