Nairobi, Kenya

True sustainability isn't just about what materials are used - it's about what's left behind.  And in the case of LilaBare, the answer is: nothing.

Rooted in Nairobi, the brand fuses ancient techniques with radical circularity, crafting garments from agricultural byproducts like banana bark, pineapple leaves, and rain-fed botanicals.

From used coffee grounds to discarded padlocks, nothing is off-limits - everything is design material. The result is elevated, low-impact fashion that honours the land it comes from.

But LilaBare isn't just recycling materials - they're rethinking systems. Their work shows how circularity isn't a trend, it's a return. A return to resourcessfulness, to intentional production, and to craft that respects both maker and material.

For OneThread, this speaks directly to our Circular Economy + Waste Management pillar:

True sustainability isn't just about "less harm." It's about designing with waste in mind - not as an afterthought, but as a beginning.

Why we're featuring them:

While not yet onboarded to the OneThread platform, LilaBAre reflects the kind of ingenuity and regenerative thinking we believe African fashion offers the world.

Part of our "Brands You Should Know" series.