LOOK MATE

Exquisite socks designed ethically and collaboratively

LOOK MATE

Exquisite socks designed ethically and collaboratively

LOOK MATE

Exquisite socks designed ethically and collaboratively

Discover Look Mate Here

The Brand Bio

Designers:

Vahan and Vahagn Hovhannisyan

Headquarters:

London, UK

Country of Manufacture:

Armenia

The Look Mate adventure began as two lists made by Vahan and his brother Vahagn in a London coffee shop. One was a list of people they wanted to work with, the other was a list of things they felt passionately about. The fusion of the two created Look Mate.

The aim behind Look Mate has always been to work with aspiring creatives to bring a product that cuts above the rest in delivering a high quality, everyday item. The designs used are by anyone, from furniture designers to visual artists. They are then produced by a father-daughter team in Armenia, in the hometown of Look Mate's founder, Vahan, incorporating quality into the company’s DNA from day one. The socks are tested time and time again until perfection is reached.

Ethics and Aesthetics

Highlights from Look Mate's environmental, social, and personal commitments

Environmental Commitments

Animal-friendly, Cruelty-free

Does not use leather, skins, fur or feathers in any of its collections

Ensures that animal-based materials are from cruelty-free suppliers that track animal welfare

No animal testing: prohibits the testing of products or ingredients on animals

No endangered species: does not use materials or substances from species listed as endangered by CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora)

Angora-free: does not use angora in its supply chain

Environmental Conservation Efforts and Practices

Uses water respectfully and aims to reduce its water consumption

Uses water systems designed to minimize water consumption and educates its staff on best practices for water conservation

Collects scrap materials and/or by-products from its own production for outside recycling and/or repurposing

Offices, stores, factories etc. are designed and built for environmental conservation and efficiency

Product take-back scheme: takes back preloved products and/or packaging for reuse, recycling or disposal

Ethical Sourcing of Raw Materials

Raw materials originating from nature are sourced from sustainably managed ecosystems

Uses natural and/or biodegradable fabrics in its collections and products

Uses organic materials in its production

Sources materials from accredited programs

Sustainable Marketing and Packaging Materials

Uses environmentally-friendly marketing and packaging materials made from recycled, recyclable, FSC and/or PEFC certified materials

Sustainable Product Design

Considers social and environmental factors during the design process and product development stages

Designs its products to last and withstand many wears over the years

Designs its products to be recycled or reused

Implements product lifecycle management and holistic design solutions

Ethical and Sustainable Production / Manufacturing

Manufacturing and Production Processes

Look Mate's factory is in Armenia, local to its country of origin / business operations, reducing its carbon footprint

More than 50% of Look Mate's sourcing is done with local, independent suppliers

Works with recognized ethical factories

Provides employment opportunities for marginalized communities through its production

Manufactures its collections and products in limited quantities, avoiding mass production

Practices eco-friendly screen printing and dyeing in the development of its fabrics

Has systems in place to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions

Waste Management and Recycling

Has taken steps to reduce its manufacturing waste and has targets in place to achieve this

Optimizes its design and production to minimize fabric and material waste

Supports the reclamation and recycling of textile materials

Fur-free

Does not, and has never, used any and all types of animal fur in its collections or any products

Has made a pledge to prohibit the use of any and all types of animal fur in its collections or any products

Personal and Social Commitments

Good Corporate Governance

Fair pay: All employees and subcontractors are paid the local minimum and/or living wage

Equal employment: ensures its hiring and employment practices do not, in any way, discriminate

Ensures safe working conditions for all employees

Product Safety Assurance

Products are PVC-free

Uses non-toxic dyes for its fabrics and other materials

Fair Trade Practices

Suppliers pay fairly: ensures that its suppliers pay employees ad subcontractors the local minimum and/or living wage

No child or forced labour: supplier/s have policies in place preventing any child and/or forced labour

Charitable, Philanthropic

Has established an official foundation benefitting society and/or the environment

Has formed an official alliance with a philanthropic cause supporting social and/or environmental issues

Has partnered with national and/or international government agencies towards joint environmental and/or social initiatives

Donates a portion of its profits to WWF and Parkinson's Foundation

Relevé Fashion in partnership with

share with you the UN Sustainable Development Goals supported by Look Mate

The State of the Art

Take a peek into the world of Look Mate

Discover Look Mate Here

The Brand Bio

Designers:

Vahan and Vahagn Hovhannisyan

Headquarters:

London, UK

Country of Manufacture:

Armenia

Ethics and Aesthetics

Highlights from Look Mate's environmental, social, and personal commitments

Environmental Commitments

Animal-friendly, Cruelty-free

Does not use leather, skins, fur or feathers in any of its collections

Ensures that animal-based materials are from cruelty-free suppliers that track animal welfare

No animal testing: prohibits the testing of products or ingredients on animals

No endangered species: does not use materials or substances from species listed as endangered by CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora)

Angora-free: does not use angora in its supply chain

Environmental Conservation Efforts and Practices

Uses water respectfully and aims to reduce its water consumption

Uses water systems designed to minimize water consumption and educates its staff on best practices for water conservation

Collects scrap materials and/or by-products from its own production for outside recycling and/or repurposing

Offices, stores, factories etc. are designed and built for environmental conservation and efficiency

Product take-back scheme: takes back preloved products and/or packaging for reuse, recycling or disposal

Ethical Sourcing of Raw Materials

Raw materials originating from nature are sourced from sustainably managed ecosystems

Uses natural and/or biodegradable fabrics in its collections and products

Uses organic materials in its production

Sources materials from accredited programs

Sustainable Marketing and Packaging Materials

Uses environmentally-friendly marketing and packaging materials made from recycled, recyclable, FSC and/or PEFC certified materials

Sustainable Product Design

Considers social and environmental factors during the design process and product development stages

Designs its products to last and withstand many wears over the years

Designs its products to be recycled or reused

Implements product lifecycle management and holistic design solutions

Ethical and Sustainable Production / Manufacturing

Manufacturing and Production Processes

Look Mate's factory is in Armenia, local to its country of origin / business operations, reducing its carbon footprint

More than 50% of Look Mate's sourcing is done with local, independent suppliers

Works with recognized ethical factories

Provides employment opportunities for marginalized communities through its production

Manufactures its collections and products in limited quantities, avoiding mass production

Practices eco-friendly screen printing and dyeing in the development of its fabrics

Has systems in place to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions

Waste Management and Recycling

Has taken steps to reduce its manufacturing waste and has targets in place to achieve this

Optimizes its design and production to minimize fabric and material waste

Supports the reclamation and recycling of textile materials

Fur-free

Does not, and has never, used any and all types of animal fur in its collections or any products

Has made a pledge to prohibit the use of any and all types of animal fur in its collections or any products

Personal and Social Commitments

Good Corporate Governance

Fair pay: All employees and subcontractors are paid the local minimum and/or living wage

Equal employment: ensures its hiring and employment practices do not, in any way, discriminate

Ensures safe working conditions for all employees

Product Safety Assurance

Products are PVC-free

Uses non-toxic dyes for its fabrics and other materials

Fair Trade Practices

Suppliers pay fairly: ensures that its suppliers pay employees ad subcontractors the local minimum and/or living wage

No child or forced labour: supplier/s have policies in place preventing any child and/or forced labour

Charitable, Philanthropic

Has established an official foundation benefitting society and/or the environment

Has formed an official alliance with a philanthropic cause supporting social and/or environmental issues

Has partnered with national and/or international government agencies towards joint environmental and/or social initiatives

Donates a portion of its profits to WWF and Parkinson's Foundation

Relevé Fashion in partnership with

share with you the UN Sustainable Development Goals supported by Look Mate

Relevé Fashion in partnership with

share with you the UN Sustainable Development Goals supported by Look Mate

The State of the Art

Take a peek into the world of Look Mate

Shop Confidently

Look good and do good. A portion of your next purchase will be contributed to your chosen cause.

Shop Confidently

Look good and do good. A portion of your next purchase will be contributed to your chosen cause.

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Relevé Fashion in partnership with

share with you the UN Sustainable Development Goals supported by Look Mate

Discover Look Mate Here

Relevé Fashion in partnership with

share with you the UN Sustainable Development Goals supported by Look Mate

Relevé Fashion in partnership with

share with you the UN Sustainable Development Goals supported by Look Mate

Shop Confidently

Look good and do good. A portion of your next purchase will be contributed to your chosen cause.

Shop Confidently

Look good and do good. A portion of your next purchase will be contributed to your chosen cause.

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