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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

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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

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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

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  1. ^ Salemann, Miska (2024-09-24). "Meet PANGAIA, a Gen-Z-loved brand fusing science and style". Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  2. ^ Pratty, Freya (10/26/23). "Is a company making £130 hoodies for Justin Bieber a climate tech investment?". Sifted. Retrieved 11/6/2024. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |access-date= and |date= (help)
  3. ^ Farra, Emily (2021-06-17). "Pangaia's First Activewear Collection is Made From Plants, Not Plastic". Vogue. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  4. ^ a b c d 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.
  5. ^ Harrell, Alexandra (2024-06-05). "Pangaia Sets New Standards in Material Usage and Social Responsibility". Sourcing Journal. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  6. ^ "Fashion: augmented nature in our coats". Luxury Tribune. 2020-12-22. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  7. ^ a b Konsidered (July 19, 2023). "A Breakdown of Pangaia's Purpose-Driven Marketing Strategy". Medium. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
  8. ^ a b c Kaaki, Tarek Al (2024-04-26). "Pangaia and Polestar's Path to Sustainability - Global Citizen Magazine". global-citizen.com. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  9. ^ Conlon, Scarlett (2020-04-20). "Pangaia, Young Hollywood's Favourite Loungewear Label, Comes With Superlative Sustainable Credentials". British Vogue. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  10. ^ a b c d "Pangaia's Net Losses Surpassed $50 Million in 2022". The Business of Fashion. 2024-02-05. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  11. ^ a b c Douglass, Rachel (2024-02-06). "Pangaia faced mounting losses in 2022 amid efforts to streamline". FashionUnited. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  12. ^ Douglass, Rachel (2024-02-06). "Pangaia faced mounting losses in 2022 amid efforts to streamline". FashionUnited. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  13. ^ "Pangaia: brand in crisis". nss magazine. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  14. ^ a b c "Pangaia CEO Exits Role". The Business of Fashion. 2023-12-01. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  15. ^ Abdulla, Hannah (2022-03-28). "Pangaia names Krishna Nikhil as first CEO". Just Style. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  16. ^ "Hypebeast. Driving Culture Forward". hypebeast.com. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  17. ^ Burney, Chloe (2022-11-04). "Timberland x PANGAIA announced their first-ever collaboration". TheIndustry.fashion. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  18. ^ Cernansky, Rachel (2023-02-13). "Recycled denim: Have Pangaia and Evrnu made a big breakthrough?". Vogue Business. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  19. ^ Sandeman, Carolina (2022-10-04). "PANGAIA Taps Kenny Scharf for Collaboration That Celebrates Nature and Trees". FUTUREVVORLD. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  20. ^ "PANGAIA and Polestar: Commitment and collaboration". PANGAIA and Polestar: Commitment and collaboration. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  21. ^ "PANGAIA Unites With Headspace for New Collaboration". Hypebeast. 2023-10-10. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  22. ^ Dazed (2023-09-01). "wagamama and PANGAIA blend style and eco-friendly fashion in a new collab". Dazed. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  23. ^ Allaire, Christian (2020-10-21). "Pangaia's New Collaboration Supports Indigenous Communities in the Amazon". Vogue. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  24. ^ Roberts-Islam, Brooke. "PANGAIA's Game Changing Collaboration Draws Carbon From Air Pollution To Print Textiles". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  25. ^ Fish, Isabella (2021-11-26). "The power of flowers: Me + Em's sustainable partnership with Pangaia". Drapers. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  26. ^ "PANGAIA x Coral Gardeners - PANGAIA". pangaia.com. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  27. ^ Studio, Fairchild (2024-06-24). "PANGAIA and Hyosung Partnership Shows Importance Of Renewable Materials". WWD. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
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