Luxury fashion protecting the planet
Redefining luxury with sustainable, cruelty-free fashion inspired by nature
Benedetti Life is an award-winning sustainable luxury fashion brand redefining the meaning of modern elegance through responsibility, innovation, and care for our planet. Founded by visionary designer and creative director Matea Benedetti, the label gives a powerful voice to endangered species and nature through story-driven collections that merge art, ethics, and innovation.
BENEDETTI LIFE STORY
Wear the Wild: Fashion That Protects
At Benedetti Life, every collection tells the story of a species worth saving. Each garment is inspired by and dedicated to an endangered animal—fusing design with purpose and turning fashion into a voice for the voiceless.
We use pioneering, cruelty-free materials like olive leather, eucalyptus silk, bamboo, and organic cotton to prove that true luxury never compromises.
Designed and produced in Europe with full transparency, our slow fashion ethos means limited editions, biodegradable fabrics, and timeless silhouettes that honor both nature and craftsmanship.
Highlights & Impact
Award-winning sustainable luxury – from the Oscars to the Cannes red carpet
Red Carpet Proven: Benedetti Life has graced the Oscars (worn by Maggie Baird, Global Ambassador for RCGD), the Venice and Cannes Film Festival (Petra Němcová, Benjamin Larretche, Tarina Patel), and other international premieres—making sustainability a centerpiece of global style.
Celebrity Collaborations: Celebrated by cultural icons, our creations have graced world-class goalkeeper Jan Oblak, Michelin-starred chef Ana Roš, and two-time world champion climber Janja Garnbret—alongside many other inspiring figures who embody excellence in their fields.
Global Awards: "Best Vegan Collection 2024" by PETA Germany, "Best Brand for Luxury Vegan Fashion 2022" – Central Europe (Global Vegan Awards),"Best designer 2020" Elle Slovenia , recipient of the Symbol of Excellence at the Eluxe Awards in London, and finalist at the "Green Carpet Awards 2017 "during Milan Fashion Week in La Scala.
Media Features: Highlighted in Vogue, Elle, L'Officiel, Grazia, Schone, New York Times, Forbes, and Upscale Living Magazine as one of the world’s leading vegan fashion brands.
Where Passion Meets Conscious Luxury
At Benedetti Life, every garment begins in our design studio and comes to life through expert craftsmanship in Slovenia and Italy. We honor European artisanal tradition with a commitment to timeless design, precision tailoring, and sustainable quality. Each piece reflects the spirit of “Made in Italy” — refined, responsible, and made to last.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND AWARDS
Benedetti Life is globally recognized as a top ethical luxury brand in numerous accolades
Lux life
Best Luxury Vegan Fashion Brand 2021: Winner of Global Vegan Awards in Central Europe by LuxLife London 2022
Positive luxury
The brand achieved the symbol of excellence at the Eluxe Awards in London, along with the Butterfly Award for sustainability, ethics, and luxury. Matea Benedetti received the Positive Luxury Award in 2018.
ELLE MAGAZINE
In 2020, Benedetti Life earned the title of Best Designer by Elle Slovenia, adding to its distinguished accolades.
MATEA BENEDETTI, ART DIRECTOR & FOUNDER
Fashion can be visionary — or destructive.
The fashion industry is beautiful, but often brutal.
Behind the glamour, it conceals waste, exploitation, and cruelty to animals. After 20 years of designing for opera and theatre, I witnessed how artistic excellence often came at an environmental cost.
I founded Benedetti Life to rewrite that story. As a designer, I create fashion without compromise: zero cruelty, full transparency, and garments that make a difference — not just a statement.
Each piece is inspired by endangered species and crafted in Europe using plant-based, biodegradable fabrics or materials from the circular economy. Benedetti Life has received international recognition and awards — but what matters most is the message: fashion can be ethical, innovative, and transformative.
If you’re ready to wear your values or co-create with purpose, let’s connect.
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