Linen, a Virtuous Fiber
Linen is inseparable from the Vanessa Bruno look. Authentic and elegant, this natural fiber reflects our desire to offer you a high-quality, easy-to-use, and sustainable wardrobe. Profoundly virtuous, used by men since time immemorial, it is a plant whose cultivation requires little water, and no pesticides or GMOs. Eco-responsible by nature, linen has been at the heart of our ready-to-wear collections since our beginnings. Its extraordinary thermal regulating properties make it an ally in your everyday wardrobe, winter and summer. And because it is both supple and resistant, light and robust, we have also chosen to make linen one of the preferred materials for our signature accessories.
The linen featured in our Cabas and Moon bags is extraordinary. Our pieces are certified Masters of Linen by the European Linen and Hemp Confederation (CELC), which means they are 100% traceable. Made in France, our tote bags are made from Belgian linen grown from Northern France to the Netherlands, a region renowned worldwide for its excellent linen. Our supplier is one of six weavers with the Belgian Linen™ label, a certification issued by the independent organization The Belgian Linen Association, which guarantees the European origin of its fibers and their weaving on Belgian soil. Since 2014, the linen weavings of this committed family business have also been carbon neutral. These qualities reflect our commitment to more environmentally friendly fashion.
YAK, EXCEPTIONAL WOOL
Because we are convinced of the quality and durability of natural fibers, at Vanessa Bruno, we make sure to use as many of them as possible each season. Our teams scrupulously select the best linens, cottons, cashmeres, and vegetable-tanned leathers to create a wardrobe as close as possible to nature.
Over the years, we have made one of these materials with exceptional properties the asset of our famous knits: yak wool.
Produced through non-industrial and nomadic agriculture, yak wool is an inherently sustainable fiber. For thousands of years, this species has been raised by the peoples of the Himalayan plains who traditionally use its winter wool to face the extreme conditions of their environment. In spring, during molting, the yak naturally loses its woolly coat, a soft and robust down called “khullu”. It is then harvested using combs and scissors, an ancestral process respecting animal welfare. Since yak doesn't produce grease, the fibers are then woven without undergoing any chemical cleaning treatment.
Particularly rare and virtuous, this extraordinary wool is notably used in the composition of our iconic Malo sweater. To increase its softness and natural comfort, we chose to combine it with merino, selected for its lightness. This insulating and thermoregulating blend is available in other sweater models like the Virgil or the Balade as well as winter accessories, scarves, and hats. So many exceptional timeless pieces.
Our Responsible Packaging
At Vanessa Bruno, we're committed to reducing our impact on the environment. This approach also includes our choice of packaging. We've redesigned every element that accompanies the purchase of your Vanessa Bruno pieces to offer you the most virtuous experience possible. We're proud to say that we use exclusively responsible materials for our packaging.
When you place an order on our website, it arrives in one of our 100% recycled and recyclable boxes. We've chosen boxes made in France that meet strict ethical and ecological standards.
Our bags distributed in stores and Vanessa Bruno corners meet FSC standards: they're designed with materials from sustainably managed forests and made from 70% recycled materials. Made in France, the bags dedicated to the sales period are 100% recycled and recyclable.
When you're committed to more sustainable fashion, every detail counts. So, we chose 100% French-made tissue paper to wrap our items. Business cards, thank-you cards, gift cards... All our cards are also printed on recycled paper. We encourage you to continue this initiative by reusing and recycling Vanessa Bruno packaging.
Transparency and Traceability
Collection after collection, we strive to guarantee the highest quality standards for our materials and manufacturing processes. It's thanks to these requirements that Vanessa Bruno has earned a lasting place in women's wardrobes for nearly three decades. This confidence drives us to go further today by making every stage of our production transparent.