The absolute rationalism of which Romain Gary spoke has set in motion every possible drift. The fashion industry has become the second most polluting sector after oil. It also forces the majority of men and women working in textiles into virtual slavery, and reduces animals to the status of raw materials.

So Les Racines du Ciel began dreaming of a line of clothes that would do us good. By placing respect for people, animals and nature at the heart of our clothing, they have chosen to create timeless quality garments that we'll love to wear over time. Les Racines du Ciel is also thinking of all their customers, and they want to rekindle an emotional bond through clothing: by making them aware of its value, its social and environmental components, they want it to naturally accompany an art of living, of living better with less.