In Rome’s lively Testaccio neighborhood you’ll find Il Pane e le Rose, a boutique where fashion, social justice and environmental respect come together in one beautifully curated space.
From wallets and knitwear to statement jewelry and tailored jackets, every piece on the rack is ethically made and sustainability – minded – free from exploitation and heavy ecological footprints.
Alongside well known names in international sustainable fashion such as Thought and Woolovers, the store showcases creative collaborations with NGOs – think Oxfam’s vibrant scarves up-cycled from Indian saris.
Italy’s fair-trade pioneer Altromercato offers knitwear, dresses, skirts, shirts and accessories made in partnership with ethical social enterprises at home and abroad.
From Prato’s “textile district,” Rifò transforms discarded garments into high-quality regenerated yarn. Their recycled cashmere sweaters and up-cycled denim knits have earned them B Corp certification (since 2020).
This Verona-based social enterprise turns fashion-industry dead-stock into new collections while employing women, migrants and former inmates—thanks in part to a workshop inside Montorio prison.
Il Pane e le Rose also stocks food and wine from standout Italian social ventures:
Centopassi wines by Libera—produced on Sicilian land confiscated from organised crime, these bottles pour a story of courage and redemption.
Sprigioniamo Sapori sweets—nougat and pastries handmade inside Ragusa prison, giving incarcerated women paid work and future-ready skills.
Why drop by?
Because shopping here is a conscious act: you leave with stylish finds and the knowledge that your purchase fuels fair wages, circular materials and community projects.
Whether you’re hunting for a new planet-friendly coat or a wine that champions social justice, Il Pane e le Rose is worth more than one visit.
Il Pane e le Rose
Via Lorenzo Ghiberti 29, Rome (Testaccio)
☎️ +39 06 4547 0161
✉️ ilpaneelerose@hotmail.it
�� Monday–Saturday
09:30–13:30 / 15:30–19:30
