The Battalion is definitely a new force in fashion; sacrificing style for sustainability is just not an option. Sisters Linda and Chrys Wong have zeroed in on the sweet spot of modern fashion: impeccable attention to sustainable manufacturing, comfortable design for on-the-go women, and the creation of absolutely runway-ready ensembles. The Battalion’s super chic designs are not only unbelievably sexy, they also offer a high level of sophistication. Their edgy pret-a-porter is definitely made for the city dweller, be it the slick professional or the professional shopper.

Clearly affected by Chrys’s stint in Paris, the aesthetic of the line is unmatched in the eco fashion world. The originality of design and world-class tailoring make for an ethically-produced brand that can stand proudly next to Prada, L.A.M.B., or Marc Jacobs. While this brand of “Eco Conscious Couture” leads with style, The Battalion backs it up with sustainability on multiple levels. Here’s what they had to say about their sustainable methods of production; get ready, because these ladies have their green practices down to a science…literally.

We only use fabric that is made from the fiber of organic crops. The manufacturing process is not 100% organic, but we use N-methylmorpholine-N-oxide, which is a process less toxic than the conventional hydrolysis alkalization for breaking down cellulose in bamboo. The chemical manufacturing process we adopt is also closed-loop, so 99.5% of the chemicals used are captured, and recycled. As a result, only a trace amount escapes into the atmosphere.

In addition, 95% of the raw material used in production - bamboo and organic cotton are certified by Oeko-Tex. Oeko-tex is an independent and reliable certification company in the organic world for apparel. Currently, the Oeko-Tex label is the most comprehensive label for insuring that the garment is healthy for consumers.

We also manage our shipping process efficiently to minimize our carbon footprint. The Battalion’s raw material supplier is located in Suzhou, China. We contracted the sewing facility in the same city to eliminate long distance shipping. All communications with our contractors in China including designs and patterns are accomplished digitally. The shipments of production goods are shipped twice a year in large shipping crates along with other cargo to our warehouse in Los Angeles. The t-shirts bags utilized to ship merchandise are made from biodegradable plastic, which helps to further reduce the environmental impact. Finally, The Battalion is the proud member of One Percent for the Planet, Arbor Day, and Nature Conservancy.

I must say, I am thoroughly impressed with this line, where the designers are as rigorous with their own design ethic as they are with their design aesthetic. I certainly hope my closet is in The Battalion’s line of fire soon.