Go Blue with Gucci's Sustinable Collection, Off The Grid

The revolution for environmental change is well on its way, and Gucci is leading the major fashion houses with its latest sustainable collection. Named Off The Grid Blue, the new drop focuses on genderless accessories colored in an intense blue indigo, and is an extension of Gucci’s Circular Lines program, an ongoing initiative to implement circular production to reducing waste by reintroducing byproducts back into the supply chain.

Arriving as a full-mini accessories wardrobe, the new collection consists of duffle bags, backpacks, sneakers, and small accessories like wallets, card case, and pouch. Like its first release, each item is thoughtfully made using recycled, organic, bio-based, or sustainably sourced materials like ECONYL.

For example, the iconic GG logo stamped throughout the collection is made of 100 percent regenerated polymide, while the Tennis 1977 sneaker has a similarly meticulous construction with ECONYL uppers, recycled steel eyelets, organic cotton and viscose linings. There’s the requisite backpack and weekender for luggage—for stowing overhead or just wearing it around your city—that feature metal- and chrome-free leather trims and recycled brass hardware. Nothing is sacrificed to make the bags sustainable—even the sewing thread is made from recycled PET bottles.

The aesthetic is decidedly functional, but the vibrant shade incorporates the brand's flights of fancy. The entire Off the Grid collection comes in FSC-certifiedpackaging, including a card that details information of the product as well as the story behind the project.