Pangaia
Pangaia, founded in 2018, is a fashion brand and materials science company that sells athleisure, wardrobe essentials, and graphic T-shirts made from sustainable materials developed and patented by the company. [1][2][3]
Research and development of sustainable materials for their product lines occurs at their lab in Florence, Italy led by Enrico Cozzoni.[4][5] Pangaia's Chief Innovation Officer is Dr. Amanda Parkes.[6] Notable material innovations include "FLWRDWN," a plant-based and biodegradable alternative to traditional down, and a seaweed and cotton t-shirt with a natural antibacterial finish.[7][4][8][9]
History
Pangaia originated from Future Tech Labs, an incubator focused on material innovation that was established by Miroslava Duma.[10] Duma, initially an influencer in the fashion world, transitioned into a venture capitalist and played a key role in developing technologies and brands centered around sustainability and materials science.[10]
Pangaia experienced rapid growth during the pandemic, which attracted backing from high profile names, including Will Smith, Jaden Smith, Carmen Busquets and Leonardo DiCaprio.[10][4]
In 2022, Pangaia reported substantial net losses.[11][12][13] The company restructured in 2023 by laying off a third of its workforce and closing its warehouse in the Netherlands.[11] They have seen a stabilization since.[11]
Krishna Nikhil served as the chief executive of Pangaia for 18 months before stepping down from his role in December 2023.[14][15] Before this role, Nikhil was a consultant and Chief Marketing Officer at Ssense.[14] Pangaia announced that Nikhil will continue to contribute as an advisor, but his position has been filled by Nathalie Longuet, a co-founder of Pangaia who has now taken on the role of chief executive.[10][14][4] Longuet still holds this position as of 2024.
Collaborations
Pangaia has collaborated with artists, fashion brands, and sustainable material innovators such as Timberland,[16][17] Nativa, Takashi Murakami, Ambush, Alexander Wang, The Woolmark Company, Evrnu,[18] Kenny Scharf,[19] and BLOOM Foam.[7][8]
Other notable collaborations include partnerships with Polestar,[8][20] Headspace,[21] Wagamama,[22] Costa Brazil,[23] and others.[24][25][26][27]
References
- ↑ Salemann, Miska (2024-09-24). "Meet PANGAIA, a Gen-Z-loved brand fusing science and style". Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ↑ Pratty, Freya (10/26/23). "Is a company making £130 hoodies for Justin Bieber a climate tech investment?". Sifted. Retrieved 11/6/2024. Check date values in:
|access-date=, |date=(help) - ↑ Farra, Emily (2021-06-17). "Pangaia's First Activewear Collection is Made From Plants, Not Plastic". Vogue. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Roberts-Islam, Brooke. "This Startup Is Reshaping What It Means To Be A Sustainable Fashion Brand, From Materials Through To Products". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ↑ Harrell, Alexandra (2024-06-05). "Pangaia Sets New Standards in Material Usage and Social Responsibility". Sourcing Journal. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ↑ "Fashion: augmented nature in our coats". Luxury Tribune. 2020-12-22. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Konsidered (July 19, 2023). "A Breakdown of Pangaia's Purpose-Driven Marketing Strategy". Medium. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Kaaki, Tarek Al (2024-04-26). "Pangaia and Polestar's Path to Sustainability - Global Citizen Magazine". global-citizen.com. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ↑ Conlon, Scarlett (2020-04-20). "Pangaia, Young Hollywood's Favourite Loungewear Label, Comes With Superlative Sustainable Credentials". British Vogue. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 "Pangaia's Net Losses Surpassed $50 Million in 2022". The Business of Fashion. 2024-02-05. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Douglass, Rachel (2024-02-06). "Pangaia faced mounting losses in 2022 amid efforts to streamline". FashionUnited. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ↑ Douglass, Rachel (2024-02-06). "Pangaia faced mounting losses in 2022 amid efforts to streamline". FashionUnited. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ↑ "Pangaia: brand in crisis". nss magazine. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 "Pangaia CEO Exits Role". The Business of Fashion. 2023-12-01. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ↑ Abdulla, Hannah (2022-03-28). "Pangaia names Krishna Nikhil as first CEO". Just Style. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ↑ "Hypebeast. Driving Culture Forward". hypebeast.com. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ↑ Burney, Chloe (2022-11-04). "Timberland x PANGAIA announced their first-ever collaboration". TheIndustry.fashion. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ↑ Cernansky, Rachel (2023-02-13). "Recycled denim: Have Pangaia and Evrnu made a big breakthrough?". Vogue Business. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ↑ Sandeman, Carolina (2022-10-04). "PANGAIA Taps Kenny Scharf for Collaboration That Celebrates Nature and Trees". FUTUREVVORLD. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ↑ "PANGAIA and Polestar: Commitment and collaboration". PANGAIA and Polestar: Commitment and collaboration. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ↑ "PANGAIA Unites With Headspace for New Collaboration". Hypebeast. 2023-10-10. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ↑ Dazed (2023-09-01). "wagamama and PANGAIA blend style and eco-friendly fashion in a new collab". Dazed. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ↑ Allaire, Christian (2020-10-21). "Pangaia's New Collaboration Supports Indigenous Communities in the Amazon". Vogue. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ↑ Roberts-Islam, Brooke. "PANGAIA's Game Changing Collaboration Draws Carbon From Air Pollution To Print Textiles". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ↑ Fish, Isabella (2021-11-26). "The power of flowers: Me + Em's sustainable partnership with Pangaia". Drapers. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ↑ "PANGAIA x Coral Gardeners - PANGAIA". pangaia.com. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ↑ Studio, Fairchild (2024-06-24). "PANGAIA and Hyosung Partnership Shows Importance Of Renewable Materials". WWD. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
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