Sustainability
From the very beginning, it was clear that sustainability would be at the heart of La Botanique.
The vision was simple but powerful: a fully vegan brand, focused on natural materials. Fair to the planet, fair to animals, and fair to humanity.
Nurture Nature
Vegan Friendly
La Botanique is proudly 100% vegan. We do not use any animal-derived materials, nor do we have any intention of doing so in the future.
Our commitment is rooted in a deep care for animal welfare and a firm stance against supporting the meat and animal by-product industries in any form.
Natural Materials
At La Botanique, we strive to minimize the use of synthetic materials in our garments.
When synthetics are used, it is always a carefully considered choice. Our continuous goal is to seek out and adopt natural, plant-based alternatives wherever possible.
Durability
At La Botanique, we are committed to creating products that are durable; both in style and in quality. We design timeless pieces intended to be worn and cherished for many years.
We are proudly not a fast fashion brand. We do not follow seasonal collections, allowing us to focus on thoughtful design and the highest possible quality.
We encourage you to extend the life of your La Botanique garments by repairing, reselling, or repurposing them whenever possible.
Production
At La Botanique, we aim to produce as much as possible within Europe. While we acknowledge that high-quality, sustainable production is achievable in the Far East, we choose to keep our manufacturing closer to home.
This approach allows us to regularly visit our production partners with minimal environmental impact, ensuring ethical working conditions and fair wages. Additionally, European production significantly reduces the carbon footprint associated with transporting goods from factory to warehouse.
We are committed to clearly stating the country of origin for every product we release. While our current low MOQs (minimum order quantities) require us to occasionally partner with factories in the Far East, our long-term goal is to minimize this reliance as we scale and grow. We remain dedicated to building closer, more sustainable production relationships wherever possible.
No Free Shipping
At La Botanique, we believe that true sustainability sometimes requires making conscious, and occasionally less convenient, choices.
We do not offer free shipping. Shipping has a real environmental cost: it requires resources, energy, and contributes to pollution. By charging for shipping, we aim to encourage mindful purchasing and awareness of your ecological footprint.
Our Approach to Discounts
At La Botanique, we believe in creating timeless designs. Pieces meant to last beyond trends or seasons. For this reason, we prefer not to offer discounts. Our products are carefully crafted and priced fairly from the start, reflecting their true value rather than inflating prices only to reduce them later.
We also aim to discourage impulsive purchases. We want our customers to make thoughtful decisions, ensuring each piece is genuinely wanted and appreciated.
That said, we understand that at times, making room for new collections is necessary. In such cases, we may consider selective online or in-store sales to responsibly move older inventory. We see this not as devaluing our products, but as a way to make sustainable clothing more accessible.
However, you won’t find us participating in seasonal promotions, Black Friday, or other mass sales events. We remain committed to slow fashion principles and transparent pricing
At La Botanique, full price is fair price.
Packaging
All of our packaging is made from recycled materials and is FSC approved. We encourage you to continue the cycle by disposing of it in the appropriate recycling bins.
Wherever possible, we use water-based inks and try to avoid using glue and lamination in our cardboard packaging.
As part of our commitment to sustainability and giving back to nature, our hangtags and thank you cards are made from seed paper. Designed to be planted for a small, colourful surprise.
We recommend planting your hangtags and thank you cards in March, April, or September for the best results. Simply plant the entire tag, paper included.
Charity
Unlike many commercial brands, La Botanique is not afraid to take a stand on political and moral issues. In fact, we believe it is essential. For us, making bold statements and supporting meaningful causes is a core part of artistic expression.
We care deeply about all living beings. As part of our commitment, we include at least one charity piece in every new collection.
As La Botanique grows, so will our impact. Our goal is to eventually donate 100% of the profits from these charity items to causes that align with our values.