A collaboration between the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) and British designer Sophie Allport has culminated in a new homewares collection with a conscience. It’s been developed to raise funds to support ZSL’s conservation of animals.
“The illegal wildlife trade is something that’s close to my heart, and supporting ZSL and their conservation projects is something everyone can now do through the range,” explains Sophie. “I grew up visiting family in East Africa and it continues to be an inspiration to me.”
The collection – Animals of the Savannah – includes candles, mugs and tea towels, and is a celebration of the wildlife ZSL has been working with for over 180 years. Featuring new products inspired by animals of the Savannah, the collection also features animal print cushions and aprons as well as rucksacks and accessories along with a range of kitchenware essentials.
“Every year at least 120 tigers are killed for their body parts,” reveals ZSL’s head of commercial Kathryn England. “Every day 60 elephants are killed for the ivory trade. Every five minutes at least one pangolin is killed for meat and medicines. The trade is causing a devastating effect on wildlife, and ZSL works on conservation projects targeting the illegal wildlife trade across the world.”
Continues Kathryn: “By supporting ZSL’s newest collaboration with Sophie Allport, consumers will be helping us to put a spotlight on this trade and in turn, supporting the fight against the illegal wildlife trade.”
Top: Part of the Animals of the Savannah collection designed by Sophie Allport for ZSL.
