BASIC Magazine is a quarterly luxury fashion publication that features carefully curated content with a strong independent voice. Based in Beverly Hills, BASIC Magazine offers Limited Editions of its exquisite collectible print copies that grace the Newsstands in fashion capitals worldwide. Each editorial page is inspired by a blend of heroic artists, visual masterpieces and themes of strength that set the tone for each stylistic issue. Today we share an interview to Mirco Scoccia, O2 Monde Founder published on BASIC Issue 19...

This week on the Journal we're sharing our talk with with someone very special: Ashley Byrne, Director of Outreach & Communications for PETA.  Find out more about Ashley's life of activism and advocating for the protection and rights of animals in this informal interview with her...

Find out more about what ethical jewelry is and why you should purchase it? As always, we make it easy for you by providing a list of our favorite ethical & sustainable brands. By supporting them you will contribute to causes that have a large consequence on the jewelry industry, such as harmful & toxic materials, as your purchase is an indication of approval of what they stand for. All in all, it's good karma, and good conscience...

After years spent in researching vegan materials, Wood textile is the latest addition to O2 Monde entirely new class of premium, eco-friendly, non-animal material. The new wood material is as soft as leather and supple as fabric. It is made from real wood, vegan and sustainable. The pleasant feel and its beauty fascinate immediately and so will the uniqueness of these new styles.

Have you thought about the perfumes you were wearing? Most of us choose by smells and scents. Little do we know  that the perfume we spray on our skin is filled with toxins that should be avoided. So we did some research and put together a list of non-toxic, sustainable perfumes with naturally occurring ingredients that smell amazing!

The award season is extravagant and legendary and truly upon us! It’s the time of year when the stars of film, television, and music put on their best fashions and take a walk down the infamous “red carpet”. Every new award ceremony, admit it or not, we can’t contain our excitement to see what everyone is wearing and “who” they are wearing. Funky suits, glamorous dresses, bold colors, metallics, thigh-high slits, gloves, diamonds, and of course bold shoe choices. We here at O2 Monde of course believe your choice of footwear can make or break your look, from pumps, sky-high...

Leather and fur have long stood for luxury in the fashion and accessories world and furniture. But recently, popular opinion has started to shift with growing awareness about the cruelty of mass livestock rearing and the number of resources consumed and carbon emitted in the process. This week on the journal we discuss how Cactus Leather is made and Mirco shares why he loves this innovative material...

Where to begin to turn that makeup bag vegan? It can be difficult to know where to start, the world of clean and cruelty-free beauty can be complicated. We would like to share our favorite PETA-approved true vegan, cruelty-free beauty brands to help you on your journey to true clean skincare and makeup from brands you can actually trust. 

On today's Journal we are sharing a rather comprehensive list of farm animal sanctuaries located in the United States. Their incredible work provides humane protections and a compassionate, peaceful lifestyle to all types of vulnerable animals. We hope you can support and visit an animal sanctuary soon as it provides an oasis of healing for humans, as well...

Here's an interview to O2 Monde's founder, Mirco Scoccia, regarding the future of traditional leather and all other innovative alternatives available, as published in the preview issue of Finding Éthique . This is a preview from their online publication, which brings you the very best ethical & sustainable luxury lifestyle content. Happy reading!

We are so proud to share a new article on the Journal after being featured on Vogue Germany. Find out more about their selection of the most beautiful labels that prove how stylish vegan fashion can be. O2 Monde is on the list. Danke Schon Vogue Germany!!!

This week we’d like to introduce you to SCRAP, a NYC-based company whose mission is to help save the planet by collecting unwanted clothes and to remind you about our Giveaway...

What should your signature style be based on your zodiac sign? We have assembled a few winter fashions based on our cosmic astrological insights that will align with your sign and the stars. Why not see what sort of sustainable pieces your zodiac sign says you should try?

We’ve collected these simple to prepare delicious plant-based dishes that will express your love and win their heart. So put on some music, pour yourself a glass of wine, or beer, slip on that apron, relax, and remember to have fun while cooking for those most precious to you. Happiest of Valentine’s Day!        

It is wintering out there and with the cold temps and white fluffy snow comes the shift in the fashion choices we make. It can be tricky, so the question becomes: Where to begin when navigating for a sustainable, ethical and compassionate fashion choice this winter? 

Early access to our fall 2022/23 collection is a continued study on how to balance honoring nature through environmentally-conscious design. Deriving inspiration from ancient cultures and their gods of nature, each style is crafted as both a literal interpretation of these deities and as an offering to their divine wisdom.

Stop chasing the latest trends and spending money on throw-away fast fashions. Give yourself the gift of finding your style built on a foundation of sustainability, a new fashion mentality of eco-consciousness that is good for the planet and you! 

How do you know you’re an adult? When we were kids, we couldn’t wait to grow up. Being an adult seemed to mean the ultimate freedom, excitement, late bedtimes, and doing what you please every day…..little did we know.

It’s time for some holiday fun and festivities, and what matters most over the holidays is spending time with those we love. It doesn’t matter how large or small your holiday gatherings are when we come together for love, laughs, and the incredible food! This week on the Journal we share some of our favorite vegan recipes for the Holidays...

O2 Monde’s shot its first ever campaign in Costa Rica with fashion photographer and friend, Ricardo Beas. An accomplished photographer with an intuitive eye for creating meaningful photos, Ricardo’s work is stunning and we were thrilled to have him shoot the collection.

Just in - and just in time for the Holidays, three new styles to wear to all your events this festive season. A flat, a heel and a mule - all made with a metallic vegan upper and eye-catching gilded hardware. Like all of our new arrivals, we produce in limited quantities so don’t wait!

What drove the collaboration of O2 Monde and the Wölffer Estate is the shared commitment to sustainability and a dedication to an environmental approach in business...

A message from O2 Monde founder, Mirco...

Find out about the photographer behind latest O2 Monde's campaign: Samantha Casolari, who blends a documentary style with mysterious moods in portraits and fashion editorials. And the stunningly beautiful natural scenery of Long Island, NY as the background...