We carefully curate and rate Luxury eco-conscious products for you and your home.
So what do we mean by the words "Luxury Products"? For us Luxury is not always the preserve of the wealthy and does not always mean products carrying high prices.
Luxury is often defined has having 3 tiers:
- Standard or Accessible Luxury which is afforded by the top 5%-10% of income earners,
- High Luxury or Intermediate Luxury which is afforded by the top 1% of income earners and
- Ultra Luxury or Inaccessible Luxury which is afforded to the top 0.1% of income earners.
Some of our lovely luxury products are discrete, in that they're not in your face luxury branded products - 'quiet luxury'. Luxury products which cater for a particular regular clientele can be described as 'niche luxury'. An avant garde jewellery designer is a good example.
But crucially for us, being luxurious is nothing, if the product does not have a leaning towards being eco-conscious. In fact we'd go so far as to day that we really think that no-one should by a luxury product without thinking about, or asking about, the steps the brand is taking to minimise its environmental impact.
A crocodile-skin bag for us is an absolute no and is in no way luxurious. To cage a crocodile in solitude for 5 years and then kill it for its skin is not luxurious and customers who would buy a new crocodile-skin bag are basically tasteless and ignorant.
Whereas a leather bag which is a by-product of the food industry and is made under the Leather Working Group's guidelines is acceptable. (obviously plant based leather solutions where crocodile skin textures are impressed in the fabric are even better)
Furthermore for us a luxurious product is one that you will use again and again and hopefully for life. 'Buy once, buy well' is a good mantra to follow.
We have hundreds of products on Ateliers Verts which fit into the eco-conscious luxury market segment, so it's been very hard to select 10, but we've managed to chose these 10 alternative products just to be different!:
Daylesford Organic Christmas Hamper- Luxury Through Provenance
The Giusti family have been producing Balsamic Vinegar in Modena, Italy since 1605, which makes them the worlds longest serving producer. Their seventeen generations of expertise are refined in their ancient barrels. So you may ask how are Giusti eco-conscious? - The glass bottles can be recycled after use. Their factory has a photovoltaic installation for independent energy creation and they have a plastic-free internal policy.
Bed & Mattress - Naturalmat - Local Handcrafted Luxury
Provenance and making locally have always been at the heart of Naturalmat. The timber for this Naturalmat Devon Oak Bed comes from managed woodland on the banks of the River Tamar. On maturity, it is felled, planked and left to air dry naturally for 22 months just outside of South Molton . It is then hand-crafted into its contemporary form at a local workshop in Perridge. The eco footprint doesn't stop there- Naturalmat are BCorp certified, a Queens Award Winner and a Living Wage Employer.
Stella McCartney - Beauty Travel Set for Genuine Eco-Conscious Luxury
One of Stella McCartney's key attributes is her desire for eco-conscious on-trend style. So when she launched a beauty range her core attributes followed suit. A cleanser, serum and restore cream are the perfect eco-conscious and effective travel companions- A 3 in 1 luxurious treatment - perfect for holidays and travels.
Casualwear: Pangaia - Luxury through earth positive material innovation
Pangaia describes itself as a "materials science company bringing problem-solving innovations to the world through premium lifestyle products and experiences. We are a global collective of one heart and many hands - scientists, technologists, designers - joining forces to accomplish together what we cannot accomplish alone." Soft and comfortable fabrics that feel luxurious.
Swaine's Brigg Umbrella- Established Handcrafted Luxury
Alessi Nutcracker - Quirky & Fun Design-lead Luxury
A boring pair of metal nutcrackers looks dull in comparison to this Alessi Scoiattolo Nut Cracker, Pull down the squirrel's tail and crush the walnut :-) Interestingly not all Alessi's products are what you might call eco-conscious. However the company itself is B-Corp certified largely because of its positive impact on its employees and teh surrounding area. The itesm they produce can be kept for a lifetime.
Gucci Earrings - Subtle Italian-Heritage Luxury
You'd have to look closely to see the GG Gucci logo earrings. Clean lines with an elegant feel, these 18k white gold GG stud earrings add a classic touch. Formed by the initials of the House's founder Guccio Gucci, the distinctive code pays homage to the brand's heritage.
Penelope Chilvers Waterproof Leather Boots for Functional Luxury
The Jump is Penelope Chilvers' easiest pull-on-and-go waterproof boots. Made from rubberised leather and fully Leather Working Group certified leather lined, they come on an all-terrain, vulcanised rubber sole, offering exceptional shock absorption and bounce. With a rubber-covered toe for maximum protection for your dog walks in long, wet grass. They also have partnered with Reskinned so you can easily donate your old products and get a voucher towards new ones and provide a 2-year warranty against manufacturing defects on all their products. Who says you can only walk in a Hunter or a Dubarry?!
Elvis & Kresse Tote Bag - Beautifully Reclaimed Charity Driven Luxury
(Header Image: Naturalmat The Devon Oak Bed)
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