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1. ENVIRONMENTAL GUARDIANSHIP

Sustainable Materials: We commit to using innovative, long-lasting, sustainable materials, such as plant-based leathers, recycled fibers, and biodegradable components, reducing our reliance on non-renewable resources.

Eco-Friendly Processes: Our production processes prioritize minimal environmental impact. We continually seek to improve our manufacturing techniques to eliminate harmful chemicals and reduce water usage, energy consumption, and waste.

2. VEGANISM

Since our inception in 2013, we have made it clear that Rombaut is a 100% vegan brand. We oppose harmful actions on the Earth and its inhabitants. This means standing against animal exploitation and using them for human greed. This is why we wish to inspire our community to take on vegan diets as they limit the damage done to animals and the environment as a whole.

3. ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITY

Fair Labor Practices: We ensure fair wages, safe working conditions, and respect for workers’ rights throughout our Portuguese and Chinese factories and all across our supply chain. We partner only with suppliers who share our commitment to ethical and sustainable labor practices.

Transparency: We believe in full transparency regarding our supply chain, material sourcing, and production practices. Our customers have the right to know the origins and journey of their products.

4. CIRCULAR

ECONOMY

Product Longevity: ROMBAUT designs durable, timeless pieces that transcend seasonal trends, encouraging consumers to buy less and wear longer.

Zero Waste: Striving towards zero waste, we optimize our design and production processes to minimize offcuts and repurpose any leftover materials.

5. COMMITMENT TO INNOVATION

Product Longevity: ROMBAUT designs durable, timeless pieces that transcend seasonal trends, encouraging consumers to buy less and wear longer.

Zero Waste: Striving towards zero waste, we optimize our design and production processes to minimize offcuts and repurpose any leftover materials.

6. CONTINUOUS

IMPROVEMENT

Sustainability is an ongoing journey. We invite our customers, partners, and the broader fashion community to join us on this journey towards sustainability. Together, we can redefine the landscape, making it more respectful of our planet and its inhabitants. Your choices matter. You don’t need new shoes. But if you really need some, you should get ours.

We pledge to regularly review and update our practices, setting progressively ambitious goals to ensure that we remain at the forefront of sustainable fashion.

MANIFESTO

ROMBAUT is not just a brand, it is a movement towards a utopic future.

we are dedicted to creating future-proof products that reflect our values of environmental guardianship, ethical responsibility, and innovation. we can always make a difference together.

VISION

Rombaut envision a world where design harmonizes with nature, fostering a sustainable future that respects the planet and everyone on it.

Our mission is to lead the fashion industry into a more eco-conscious and ethically responsible direction, ensuring that every step we take contributes to a healthier, more livable world.

model INES CRYER

styling and photography TARA DUJMOVIC

MILITIA

MILITIA PROPOSES A NEW UNIFORM: PLANETARY SURVIVAL

Q1 WHAT INSPIRED THIS COLLABORATION?

We wanted to lean into texture, decay, defence, something we felt was true to our brand philosophies, we are reclaiming defence-wear as an act of ecological resistance rather than agression.

Q2 WHY ADIDAS?

I take a lot of inspiration from sport, looking at the discipline between mind and body. Adidas, being experts in sports wear, felt like an authentic extention of our brand for MILITIA We look at combat wear a lot in our design process, our series “Weapons” for example, so this felt like a natural extention of concepts that we have already explored. Adidas brought to us their performance engineering, movement research, and technical innovation. we contribute out vegan-ethos and innovative design with ethical responsibility.

Q3 HOW WOULD YOU DESRIBE THE DESIGN LANGUAGE?

The aesthetic favors utility without intimidation, prioritizing ergonomics and adaptability over dominance. The silhouettes reference military and outdoor gear—we used shin-pads as part of the design for our new boot —but we softened and deconstructed the styling, paired with skin tight tube tops, revealing tights, the opposite of armour actually, we wanted to highlight the power we have in protecting the environment, there is no need to be defensive.

Q4 WHAT DOES “MILITIA’ MEAN TO YOU?

We have reframed the word. We want our audience and fans to act as guardians towards nature, defending and helping to save it, being conscious of our impact on the environment, specifically within the crazy world of fashion. This is why we pioneer for veganism, are always looking at ways we can reduce our environmental impact, and we want to stress this importance within our rombaut community. The project reclaims military and performance apparel as tools for safeguarding nature rather than enforcing power.

Q5 WHAT ROLE DOES NATURE AND DIRT PLAY IN THIS?

Nature is positioned as the primary territory to defend. We played around a lot with the set design, positioning and wanted the dirt to feel controlled, to emphasise the power we have in saving the environment. We are in control.

Q6 WHAT MATERIALS HAVE YOU USED IN THIS COLLECITON?

Bio-engineered textiles, recycled plastics, algae-based foams, and plant-derived leathers. We chose the materials for low environmental impact and durability, reinforcing the idea of long-term protection rather than short-term consumption.