Through Damian Santamaria’s curated lens, SublimeClub showcases ten visionary brands making a real difference. From the rolling shores of the Isle of Wight to the enduring streets of Palestine, each tells a story of innovation, sustainability and style.
The following pioneering brands are redefining what it means to run a business consciously in a changing world. Join me as we learn from them, explore new ideas shaping the green economy and discover the brands you’ll want to follow, support, and celebrate.
BLUE LABELLE, based on the Isle of Wight, begins the journey with award-winning organic, vegan skincare that turns everyday routines into rituals, while founder Pascale extends her expertise through online face-yoga and personalised coaching. From skin to skin-deep comfort, BUMBOO questions everything we think we know about underwear, combining science-led design, perfect fit, and everyday ease into essentials made for real life. Moving from the intimate to the expressive, RIVIERA REVERIE, created by civil engineer-turned-designer Azhin Gardi, fuses sustainability with craftsmanship in Dubai-inspired patterns that capture the effortless glamour of resort living. HANDMADE PALESTINE carries heritage forward, connecting hundreds of Palestinian artisans — most of them women and refugees — to fair trade markets, each piece a story of resilience and craft. On the streets, POLLY’S JOLLY TROLLY serves up sustainability with flavour, winning the Most Sustainable Food Truck award at the 2025 British Street Food Awards and proving that ethical sourcing can taste as good as it feels. Meanwhile, CAPE FAREWELL unites creatives and climate scientists on expeditions to some of the planet’s most vulnerable regions, turning Arctic ice and remote landscapes into inspiration for novels, choreography, music, and urgent dialogue about our changing world. Wellness finds a high-tech, personalised home at MEDI-GYN CENTER in the UAE, where bioidentical hormone therapy, peptide programmes, and nutritional guidance converge in bespoke longevity plans that embrace ageing with wisdom rather than resistance. VIN + OMI push creative boundaries across design, textiles, and consultancy, blending sustainability and social impact in every project while proudly calling themselves Ideologists. Finally, FAM IRVOLL bursts onto the scene with joyful maximalism, handmade textures, and vibrant prints, proving that fashion can be storytelling, activism, and self-expression all at once.
I hope you enjoy this third edition of SUBLIMECLUB roundup. Reach out to the brands and let them know your support.
Until next time, DS x
Read more in the same series: SublimeClub : Brands I Love / Brands We Love
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Damian Santamaria is an international business consultant on brand, sustainability, and innovation for the green economy. He is a Visiting Fellow to the School of Business, Law and Communication in Southampton Solent University, Visiting Lecturer at the School of Media at London College of Communication UAL, an influencer of ethical fashion and Founder/ CEO of SUBLIMETV and SUBLIME Magazine.
