WFW Preview: ??? Furniture Made From Mycelium, A Plant-Based Food Delivery Service, And Vegan K-Beauty
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Food News:
Naifs is a charming vegan bistro in Peckham, run by Anne Stokes. This family-run spot offers a rotating set menu that changes every eight weeks to highlight seasonal produce. The restaurant is known for its inventive dishes and cocktails, all served in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere that makes diners feel right at home. Their approach emphasizes fresh, plant-based cuisine crafted with creativity and care.
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Fashion News:
Bridgett Artise , founder of Sustainable Fashion Week US and Born Again Vintage, promotes upcycling and eco-friendly fashion. The 2024 event, held on September 7-8 in Newark, N.J., aims to raise awareness about sustainable practices rather than following fleeting trends. Artise encourages timeless style and long-term wardrobe investment.?
Beauty News:
Irish beauty brand Sculpted by Aimee , which launched in the UK in 2022, is now available at Selfridges. The brand's vegan Christmas set, curated by Founder Aimee Connolly , includes MyMascara, Cream Luxe Blush in Pink Supreme, and Beauty Base Protect in a vegan leather bag. The Selfridges Beauty Workshop will also feature Sculpted’s popular products and offer personalized engraving.
Technology News:
TurtleTree , founded by Fengru L. , is using precision fermentation to produce vegan lactoferrin (LF), a protein with health benefits traditionally found in milk. This sustainable and scalable method replaces animal-derived LF with a microbial alternative. The technology has potential applications in infant formula, supplements, and pharmaceuticals, and supports other vegan dairy proteins.
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