about misto
The misto lab is a brand of accessories and decoration founded in Lisbon by two sisters, designers (industrial and fashion design), with a common concern for the environment.
The brand emerged in response to three main challenges:
- the scarce supply of conscious products in the area of decoration and accessories/lifestyle
- good raw materials that are discarded because they are not recyclable
- the need and desire to create, with purpose.
The misto lab was created not to be just another name in the market, but a solution to waste. Here, design is combined with sustainability, creating products from waste.
The creative process begins with the search for materials. They look for materials that will be thrown away, waste found on beaches and in the sea, deadstock from productions, materials that cannot be recycled, food waste, among others... Given the origin of the materials, all products are limited to the quantity collected, as we only use what already exists. It is from this point that we start to build the piece.
We take care to thoroughly consider all products, testing them over time, thus ensuring the best possible quality. We do not follow trends and identify ourselves as a slow fashion brand. Our productions are meticulous, trying to use resources in the best possible way. All this combined gives us the necessary confidence to affirm that each of our products is made in a 100% conscious, responsible, and ecological way.
These are still small steps towards the size of the problem, but we believe that step by step and with the right partners by our side, we can make a difference, build something bigger.
Our methodology, ideals, know-how in the design and development area are what distinguish us and make misto a unique brand.
Best
Mariana & Mafalda