Kourtney Kardashian at Costume Institute Benefit, celebrating the opening of In America. An Anthology of Fashion, Arrivals at The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York on May 2, 2022. Matt Baron/Shutterstock
Kourtney KardashianA new role has been created. The reality star has been named BooHoo‘s newest sustainability ambassador — and the news has left fans divided.
The fashion brand announced the partnership via a series Instagram posts, Tuesday, September 6. In her new role, the California native, 43, who has long advocated for environmentally conscious practices, will launch two collections that offer garments made of “recycled fibers,” Boohoo revealed in a press release.
The first collection, which launches on September 13 — during New York Fashion Week — includes 46 pieces and vintage styles sourced by John HicklingGlass Onion Vintage. Shoppers will find dresses and coats as well as loungewear, boots, and sandals. The capsule is priced between $6 and $100. The spring will see the second collection.
Kardashian can be seen wearing a metallic puffer, a leather jacket, and a sheer dress in photos shared on social media.
The Hulu star, who spoke out about her decision with BooHoo, said that she was initially skeptical.
“When BooHoo first approached me with this idea that was all about sustainability and style, I was concerned about the effects of the fashion industry on our planet,” the TV personality said in a statement. “BooHoo responded with excitement and a desire to incorporate more sustainable practices into our line. It’s been an enlightening experience speaking directly with industry experts. I’m grateful for the opportunity to use my platform to drive conversations that lead to ongoing change and use my voice to share actionable tips with consumers on how we can play our own part.”
She added: “There’s still lots of work to be done and improvements to be made, but I truly believe that any progress we can make when it comes to sustainability is a step in the right direction and will open up the conversation for future advancements.”
Kardashian’s attempt to make a greener fashion industry extends beyond clothes.
In collaboration with BooHoo, Kardashian is releasing a social content series that follows her as she brings the collection to life and learns more about reducing fashion’s carbon footprint. The Keeping up with the KardashiansAlums will also have the opportunity to speak with sustainability experts.
“We are delighted to be working with Kourtney,” Carol KaneBooHoo Group co-founder and executive vice president, released a statement. “We all know there’s an environmental and social cost to producing clothes, but there are ways the fashion industry can be smarter. BooHoo has taken the bold decision to listen to our customers when they tell us they want to make more sustainable choices, but that the jargon makes it hard to really understand what their options are.”
Kane asserted, however, that “education is key” and that together, Kardashian and BooHoo are using this partnership as an opportunity to “speak directly to millions of people across the globe and deliver something we don’t believe has been done before.”
Kardashian’s new gig, however, is getting slammed by some potential consumers.
“Kourtney Kardashian being Boohoo’s Sustainability Ambassador is the joke of the day,” a critic wroteTwitter, shortly after the news broke. A second fan tweeted: “Do you think Kourtney Kardashian flew on her private jet to her BooHoo sustainable fashion line meetings?”
A third wrote: “KourtneyKardashian partnering with @Bohoo is ridiculous. The Kardashians cannot sustain private jets or green lawns in times of water crisis. Working with one of the worst companies in the industry is such a contradiction for @PooshDotCom.”
Others, however, are excited about the new collaboration.
“Wow love this,” wrote one fan in the comments section of BooHoo’s announcement post. Another fan commented, “Epic.” Several other social media users commented several fire emojis.
