Maria McManus and Agolde Launch Sustainable Denim Capsule

The 16-piece collection blends the brands' shared values of intentional design and sustainability.

Mar. 10, 2026 at 7:13pm

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New York designer Maria McManus and Agolde CEO Amy Williams have collaborated on a 16-piece sustainable denim capsule collection. The capsule features a range of denim pieces, from everyday wide-leg jeans to high-waisted shorts, as well as additional items like oversized cotton and denim shirting, a long circle skirt, and a denim field jacket. The collection is made from regenerative cotton and dyed with Eco-Indigo, Agolde's low-impact dye.

Why it matters

The collaboration between McManus and Agolde showcases how fashion brands can come together to create sustainable products that align with their shared values. By leveraging each other's expertise and resources, the brands were able to produce a collection that prioritizes intentional design and environmental consciousness, which is increasingly important for consumers.

The details

The capsule collection first debuted in McManus's Spring 2026 runway show, with many of the silhouettes coming from the designer's existing pattern roster but modernized with new fabrications from Agolde. The brands were intentional about reworking existing patterns rather than starting from scratch to reduce waste. The collection is made from regenerative cotton and dyed with Eco-Indigo, Agolde's low-impact dye that was named one of Time's Best Inventions in 2025.

  • The capsule collection launched on March 10, 2026.
  • The collection first debuted in McManus's Spring 2026 runway show.

The players

Maria McManus

A New York designer who focuses on sustainability-focused, sophisticated ready-to-wear.

Amy Williams

The CEO of Agolde, a fashion-favorite denim brand that is also deeply entrenched in sustainability.

Agolde

A fashion-favorite denim brand that is deeply entrenched in sustainability.

Karen Phelps

The creative director of Agolde.

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What they’re saying

“It's a very concise capsule. There's nothing superfluous; just a great jacket, a great coat, great jeans, a great skirt.”

— Maria McManus, Designer

“What's so lovely about the pieces is that there's obviously a focus on sustainability, but also on softness. A lot of the fabrics are woven with Tencel, so you have the most incredible hand feel.”

— Karen Phelps, Creative Director, Agolde

What’s next

The capsule collection is available to shop on Net-a-Porter.com, Agolde.com, and MariaMcManus.com.

The takeaway

This collaboration between Maria McManus and Agolde demonstrates how fashion brands can come together to create sustainable products that align with their shared values of intentional design and environmental consciousness, setting an example for the industry.