FASHION FOR A BETTER FUTURE – This principle is at the heart of the 1C1Y brand philosophy. In this way, 1C1Y not only gives a valuable sense of perspective to all the children who are supported through the purchase of the collection pieces, but at the same time it also enables a responsible coexistence with our world. Because today our planet is the most important asset that we humans have. Based on the vision of taking more responsibility for nature and people, 1C1Y, as a social fashion luxury brand, has taken on exactly this challenge and made sustainability an integral part of its own corporate identity.
SUSTAINABILITY FOR (THE) GOOD
The sustainability claim at 1C1Y manifests itself in various values and principles. Transparency and credibility characterize the selection of all external partners with which 1C1Y works. Working conditions and social standards in all companies involved are constantly checked and the entire production chain of the 1C1Y collection is fully traceable.
MATERIALS
The development of the yarns and fabrics for all 1C1Y pieces is based on the vision of doing things differently. In cooperation with TriStyle Sourcing Ltd, 1C1Y’s product manufacturing partner, they ensure that the pieces are made from recycled and organic materials. In addition, the use of high-quality knitting enables significant waste savings.
Animal welfare plays an equally important role – for example, practices that involve mulesing are avoided. In addition, the manufacturing process at 1C1Y conforms to the ‘Five Freedoms of Animals’, an international concept for evaluating animal welfare under human care.
QUALITY
QUALITY, NOT QUANTITY – in order to counteract the enormous pace of trends that prevails in the fashion industry today, 1C1Y has committed itself to the highest quality standards in production. Due to the finest quality in the ready-made and knitting areas, a long life is guaranteed for 1C1Y garments. Thus, with the purchase of each 1C1Y piece, you acquire a piece of clothing for eternity that is not replaced after just one season.
SOCIAL FASHION, SOCIAL IMPACT
All of these efforts are at the heart of 1C1Y’s philosophy – in addition to social commitment, which enables one child per item of clothing sold to participate in a creative educational project run by the non-profit partner organization Arthelps for a year, sustainability is part of the great sense of responsibility that makes 1C1Y what it is . Social commitment in symbiosis with love for the environment – that’s what makes 1C1Y.
ABOUT 1C1Y
As a social fashion luxury brand, 1C1Y combines the passion for design, extravagance and the highest quality standards with the desire to take responsibility for the world around us – timeless, innovative, sustainable. 1C1Y is made up of a collective of designers, architects, photographers, activists and other volunteers who want to turn the vision of creating fashion with added value into reality. The idea started in 2020 with a black t-shirt and the distinctive imprint “1C1Y”, the abbreviation for ONE CHILD ONE YEAR and developed into a social fashion luxury brand in 2022. With every item of clothing purchased, customers support a child for one year in a creative educational project run by the non-profit partner organization ARTHELPS. The mission of 1C1Y is to give disadvantaged children and young people in Iraq, Ukraine and Germany the chance of a fulfilling life with the help of social fashion. Anyone who invests in fashion from 1C1Y is also making a contribution to a better future.
More information about 1C1Y at www.1c1y-shop.com.