Kolor Magazine Issue 4, The Winter Sustainability Issue by Kolor Magazine

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pg 42. BURRR: As frigid temperatures become the climate's norm, puffer coats, utilitarian style outerwear and layering are fashion's new --and warm-- winter look! Photographs by Ammar Thomas pg 50. FAUX REAL: The industry is picking sides on to fur or not to fur. We take both real and faux coats out for a style test drive! Photographs by Ammar Thomas ON THE COVER Shaylan Renee (Red Model Management) photographed by Ammar Thomas for Kolor Magazine; styled by Nigel Isaiah, makeup by Merli Estime. On Shaylan: TIBI Faux Fur Coat Joseph Adesanya(Muse Model Management) photographed by Ammar Thomas for Kolor Magazine; styled by Nigel Isaiah. On Joseph: DYNE Coat and Pants & DAVID HART Shirt

EDITOR'S LETTER

Adjust your rearview mirrors, and you'll see the

fashion industry had a major intervention with itself in 2018. Of the many things addressed, sustainability by far made the most gains. Heading into the new year (and towards our 1st anniversary issue) the most prominent names and events in fashion, Alessandro Michele at Gucci, Michael Kors, Diane Von Furstenberg, Donna Karan, DKNY and London Fashion Week have joined an already fashion star-studded list of brands who have gone fur-free. The CFDA held its second annual CFDA + Lexus Fashion Initiative to support brands that have worked their impact on the environment into their business model--this year Abrima Erwiah's and Rosario Dawson's Studio 189 took home the bragging rights. We've taken pride in Made In USA brands, shined more spotlights on emerging talent committed to eco-friendly practices and called for both businesses and consumers of fashion to create and consume responsibly. "But how do I practice it? " That was my thought before I decided to dedicate issue 4 to sustainability.

As the call to do better amplifies, it has become apparent that I must also hold myself accountable as an avid shopper and content creator. Beyond this page, you won't find a sustainable issue using exclusively 100% sustainable brands (we get enough "sorry we can't accommodate" emails to know that wouldn't be impossible). Instead, issue 4 was committed to having the conversation by using as many brands that practice sustainability in some capacity, and featuring as many black and brown people as possible to anchor it all. I have to close this letter with the most sincere thank you that I can give . This time last year, fresh off of an Essence.com feature for one my projects, The 25 Most Stylish Black Men in Fashion, I decided to answer the call to action for more diversity in fashion and Kolor Magazine was born. Kolor would be nothing without Ammar Thomas, Bryant DeBerry, Kimberly Denise, Merli Estime, the many models and their agencies, brands and PR agencies who worked with me this entire year. I am forever grateful for your time, efforts, resources and talents that you've sewn into the magazine. To every reader, your support is the most important and I thank you for reading this magazine. Now enough with the emotional shit, LET'S TALK ABOUT SUSTAINABILITY!

With love and respect, Nigel Isaiah

CONTENTS pg 7. FASHION UPFRONT: Flyer Than Your Average Bear; Peep This: America's Black Designers Are At The Forefront of Sustainability; Ok So Boom; The Kollections; Styled & Profiled; #WearBlack; The Growing Industry of Second Hand Luxury pg 25. KOLOR ON TREND: Clean Denim; Camelid Knits High Quality Drip; Leather...ette

pg 34. THE KOLOR PALETTE: The Beauty Skinny; Editor's Pick; The Face; You Smell Me; Nailed It; Edge Up Control; Right In The World: Sustainable Products Good For You And The Earth On Shaylan: ST. ROCHE Sweater and Dress; MODEL'S OWN Shoes 5

MASTHEAD EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Nigel Isaiah @KolorMagazine EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Bryant DeBerry @bdeb37 COPY EDITOR Kimberly Denise @itskimberlydenise CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER Ammar Thomas @manmeetsstyle CONTRIBUTORS Merli Estime @missmerli

EVERYTHING IS BETTER ON KOLORMAGAZINE.COM

2018 WAS BETTER IN KOLOR 6

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UPFRONT Defined by Green Strategy, "more sustainable fashion can be defined as clothing, shoes and accessories that are manufactured, marketed and used in the most sustainable manner possible, taking into account both environmental and socio-economic aspects." Shopping on BarneysWarehouse.com instead of with fast fashion retailers (H&M, Zara, Forever 21) is my earliest memory of what I called "practicing sustainability."

I had read all the adverse effects fast fashion retailers had on our industry, our environment, and most importantly when you think about the location of sweatshops, how they impacted people of color and I withdrew my support. In hindsight, I realized that was my excuse to buy more designer clothes, but at the time I thought I was doing the damn thing. Fast forward to today to whereby 2020, H&M plans to have all of the cotton they use come from more sustainable sources (along with more huge plans in 2030 and 2040 respectively) according to an interview on Forbes.com with the retailer's head of sustainability, Anna Gedda. We now have a different conversation on our hands. The fashion industry at large is under an eco-friendly microscope as we all have to take responsibility for our actions to save our industry and planet.

FLYER THAN THE AVERAGE BEAR This 20-year fashion veteran wears many hats! While wearing his most important, as the founder of The Bear Scouts (@thebearscouts), Dio Kurazawa (@diokurazawa) gives brands production practices a sustainable overhaul. We talked to Dio about his work with The Bear Scouts, fashion's pace with implementing socially responsible habits and eco-friendly fashion misconceptions 8

What does your work with The Bear Scouts look like on a day to day basis? My work with the Bear Scouts is quite PR driven and client facing as I have the distinct honor of having the sole responsibility of bringing in new clients. The business overall runs quite smoothly with very little interaction from me. We're a team of nearly fifty, most staff representing TBS in the field at the factory level, overseeing innovations, brand developments and production, ensuring everything is managed within the responsible strategy assigned. The other portion of our daily focus is on identifying responsible and innovative solutions that could have a favorable impact on the apparel industry. Of course, we keep a close eye on trends in fashion to be certain our innovative solutions are capable of speaking to such trends. Is the fashion industry at large moving fast enough to make the appropriate changes towards building a sustainable fashion industry? No. We should certainly be making greater strides as the #2 polluter. The issues are vast and wide-ranging, but we

strongly believe working with both brands and manufacturers to build a stronger and more responsible supply chain is key. More than this, it will take innovators like Amazon and their on-demand manufacturing model to help foster the dramatic change we need. Such on-demand innovations have the ability to eliminate overproduction, reducing the strain on water, chemicals, energy, transportation and the like. Are there a specific category (ie: Ready-To-Wear, Denim, Streetwear) within the industry or brands that are excelling in practicing sustainability? The denim industry has really responded well to calls to clean up their industry. Brands like Gstar have appealed to a younger demographic with both innovative closed-loop innovations as well as collaborations with responsibly focused celebs like Jaden Smith and Pharrell Williams. Everlane, Levis, Ksenia Schnaider, B Sides, Ryan Hawaii, Alyx and Art Comes First are just a few who have placed significant focus on cleaning up the denim industry with manufacturing innovators like Calik Denim and Cross Jeans. What are the biggest misconceptions when it comes to sustainable fashion, if you've noticed any? While Bio cotton and BCI are great ways to tap into responsible alternatives, they're not enough to make a significant impact on the issues facing our planet at this stage. It's for sure always good to start somewhere, but there are a plethora of innovations that have surfaced which offer amazing alternatives to traditional methods or fabrics. I often refer to "Sustainability" as Responsible Fashion as I believe the word is super confusing. Brands would do best to focus on responsibility as a core focus instead of through the odd sustainable collection. (what does it say about the other garments that are not in that capsule collection) It's much easier to incorporate social responsibility in your collections when your companies core focus is aligned. You've talked about the industry demanding sustainability and I think we've seen examples of that this year with brands taking a stand against fur, but are we seeing enough demand for eco-friendly fashion from consumers? No, but I don't think consumers should drive this. In our opinion, fashion should just be dope. Consumers shouldn't have to be concerned about where their clothes are made. The apparel industry should be as regulated as the food industry. A successful brand should design responsible clothing and successful manufacturers should create responsible clothing. The entire supply chain should be set up in a way to give back to our planet through innovative solutions. (on demand manufacturing, 3d design, 3d weaving, etc) Much like the how the Bear Scouts plays a middleman role, fashion media and other insiders from stylist to buyers play a vital middleman role between brands and consumers. Do you think these magazines, stylist, influencers etc play a role in our industry becoming more sustainable? Screaming about sustainability or responsibility in fashion works to bring light to the topic. However, brands, stylists, magazines and the like should continue to focus on fashion being inspiring and beautiful. The business of fashion should remain appealing. How fashion is designed, made and sold should simply be responsible. The product must always be dope! 9

PEEP THIS: AMERICA'S BLACK DESIGNERS ARE AT THE FOREFRONT OF SUSTAINABILITY

Secured the win! It was a celebration over the summer on the Soho Grand Hotel's rooftop as glasses raised and applause was given in honor of Rosario Dawson and Abrima Erwiah, co-founders of Studio 189, as they were named winners in the CFDA + LEXUS FASHION* INITIATIVE program. A program created to provide support and mentorship to designers focusing on sustainable practices. The duo received $80,000 to sew into the inner workings of their business and of course bragging rights. Past participants include designer peers, Brother Vellies' Aurora James, Prabal Gurung and Maria Cornejo of Zero + Maria Cornejo and just last month (Nov 2018) a new class of mentees surfaced. Among them, Jonathan Cohen, Greg Rosborough and Abdul Abasi of Abasi Rosborough, former DKNY Creative directors and the brains behind Public School Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne, Araks' Araks Yeramyan, and Tracy Reese. In the CFDA's announcement, "Rachel Espersen of Lexus called this group 'the most diverse set yet, especially with the directions their brands take,

with streetwear, menswear, womenswear, and swimwear.'"

However, take a step back and view the program in its entirety and you'll find that designers of color, specifically black designers seem to be at the forefront for sustainable practices at a "mainstream" level in American fashion. Since the program's inception in 2015 five black designers, Aurora James from the inaugural class, recent 2.0 class winners Dawson and Erwiah, and 3.0 class finalist Reese, Osborn and Abasi have an association with the program. Also, in this freshmen class, minorities are the majority as the combined total of designers of color outnumber their white counterparts. Outside of the CFDA program, other black designers have eco-friendly brands or have partnered up with sustainable brands for collaborations. Aside from the designers mentioned, here's three more black designers who are taking saving our earth seriously.

KOLOR ON FACTS

"The Majority of child laborers are found in Asia and the Pacific. SubSaharan Africa has the highest prevalence, with one in five children in child labor." 10

Source: DoSomething.org,

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There's something for everyone within Supermodel Liya Kebede's brand lemlem. Founded in 2007 after meeting a group of artisans on a trip to Ethiopia, the Made in Africa brand employs traditional weavers to create men, women and children's clothing as well as home goods. Past collaborations with Pierre Hardy and Sonia Rykiel has helped fund money for the lemlem Foundation, the brand's philanthropy efforts connecting African women to health care and empowerment programs.

Christopher Bevans of DYNE has combined his cutting-edge activewear design aesthetics with sustainable brand Save The Duck on a line unisex clothing. The animal-free coats replaced goose down with PLUMTECH to keep you warm and innovative tech fabric separates give you maximum function while on the move. The unisex collaboration was produced using sustainable practices and free of animal cruelty.

Sisters Darlene and Lizzy Okpo named their womenswear line after their father. Infusing their parents' Nigerian influenced personal style with American Culture, you'll find well-tailored separates, mixed

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fabrications, deep hues, eyelet and

metal accents throughout most of their offerings. The designing duo

clothes are made in New York City and the brand has a brick and mortar location in New York's South Street Seaport.

CHANEL IS SAYING GOODBYE TO EXOTIC SKINS Fur isn't the only animal product that fashion is saying good riddance to. Chanel is the latest brand to take a stance against using animals for style announcing they will, â&#x20AC;&#x153;no longer use exotic skins in our future creations.â&#x20AC;? According to WWD, crocodile, lizard, snake, stingray, and fur are all included on in that goodbye to hides list. That's a bold move coming from Chanel where an Alligator Classic Jumbo Single Flap Bag can retail up to $45,000.

MAGAZINE COVERS HAVE THEIR MOST DIVERSE YEAR YET The range of diversity on magazine covers wasn't limited to the September Issues this year. According to Fashionista.com, fashion magazines spent the entire year celebrating color. The site is reporting that 48.4% of all the leading fashion magazines on newsstands this year featured women of color on their covers; that's a 17% increase from 2017! Let's hope this is only a preview of a more diverse fashion industry in 2019.

OK SO

BOOM... Here's what's happening in fashion right now

BLACK WOMEN RUN NEW YORK IN THE PRE-FALL 2019 COLLECTIONS Do the ladies run this mutha? By the looks of the Pre-Fall 2019 collection lookbooks a high pitch "hell yea" would be the appropriate response. Originally, inter-season collections (pre-fall and resort) provided new clothes for the rich, who were planning vacations in the cold months to warmer climates and the warm months to more temperate climates. Today, these offerings fill the gap between the bigger spring and fall collections. While a selected few designer brands put on extravagant runway shows in different cities, most of them provided lookbooks. We won't go into details on the summer collections in the thick of winter, but a trend worth noting is black women stylishly taking on New York City is the theme in several of these lookbooks. Christian Cowan took his timepiece heels and model Adot Gak to a lit up Time Square; Prabal Gurung stayed close to his first brick and mortar store and shot his lookbook downtown on Bleecker Street; and Carin Rodebjer, the Swedish designer behind Rodebjer used Chinatown as the backdrop for her neutral tone dresses and oversized tasseled embellished bags. The Big Apple setting is fitting for all, as one commonality the three designers share is their brands were born in New York City. The black model magic didn't stop there. Chanel, Alexander Wang (who showed Fall 2019) and Versace all showcased runway shows in NYC at The Metropolitan Museum of Art Williamsburg Savings Bank and New York Stock Exchange respectively during this pre-fall season with more black models storming the runways. Looks like black models are having the best Pre-Fall season ever. 13

ALEXA CHUNG Model, contributing editor, brand ambassador and designer, Alexa Chung has done it all in the fashion industry including advocating for sustainability. In the past, she has supported eco-friendly lines Reformation and The Deep End Club. In 2017, she launched her ALEXACHUNG brand which vowed to never incorporate fur, angora, or exotic skins in their designs. What you will find within the PETA-approved line are garments that blend a New York attitude, Parisian allure and the playfulness of London. See the ruffled tiered off shoulders dress, mix print separates, hooded sweatshirts paired with blazers, and the comfort-friendly heel heights as proof. Chung is redefining fashion's eco-friendly appearance.

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SUZANNE RAE

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The "thoroughest borough - B.K., Where B.I.G. had everybody rockin' D.K" is home to fashion designer Suzanne Rae. Since her brand's launch in 2010, Rae has taken her social responsibility seriously. The bulk of her garments are produced in New York's Garment District; she uses natural, recycled and sustainable materials in the design process; the brand even promotes "slow fashion," an idea where consumers put quality or quantity and buy less, all great things for the environment. Resort found Rae playing with beetle juice stripes, suspender pants, and rodeo prints. The most "en vogue" look in the lineup though, a blue and white tracksuit paired with a green plaid overcoat --now that comfort is en vogue, who wants to get dressed anymore?

MARA HOFFMAN Mara Hoffman began exercising more sustainable practices in 2015, favoring natural, recycled, and organic materials to build collections down to Corozo Nut buttons and recycled paper hang tags. For her namesake Resort 2019 collection Hoffman, who launched her brand back in 2000, presented a lineup of feminine silhouettes fit for a trip to Valle dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Aosta. Cinched waists, voluminous sleeves, powerful shoulders and a color palette of white, beige, and black was the offerings core. While the majority of the garments were solid colors, Hoffman managed to interject a couple of prints into the mix, a floral found on the peplum style top with a matching skirt and an animal print see on an oversize jacket and skirt.

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STELLA MCCARTNEY

While many designers explore new and innovative ways to design with the preservation of the environment in mind, Stella McCartney can focus on building off her sustainable foundation. The Vegetarian designer has refrained from ever using fur and leather in her designs and her longtime commitment to respecting nature, animals and people set her brand up to be the example in today's rapidly changing fashion industry. McCartney's Resort 2019 collection was a happy medium between borrowed from the boys and fit for a lady. Menswearinspired well-tailored suiting and feminine tulle dresses in hues of pink set the spectrum markers and everything from fringe detailing, patchwork knits, large totes, platform footwear and an out of this world moon-rise print painted onto a two-piece suit fell in-between.

STYLED & PROFILED The McQueen dress with 9 lives

Let's take it back to July 2017 when a rising comedic starlet Tiffany Haddish hit the red carpet in Alexander McQueen gown for the premier or 'Girls Trip.' With sunny Los Angeles setting the scene, the sleeveless McQueen number with a bejeweled neckline and a cinched waist was clean with a pop of pizazz, perfect for her biggest movie premiere to date; she looked great. Metallic accessories and more bling --a bangle, rings and teardrop earrings-- to accented, the comedian was breathtaking. The red carpet get-up was so pleasing to Haddish she decided to keep wearing it. That's right, after the L.A. 'Girls Trip' premiere, fans of the comedian saw her don the now famous white dress again when she became the first black female comedian to

host Saturday Night Live opening the show. Then, at the 90th Annual Academy Awards, Haddish hit the stage in the gown for the third time and if you thought she would finally hang it up, boom a fourth appearance at the 2018 MTV Movie & T.V. Awards. In the world of fashion, Haddish committed a fashion faux pas. You almost never see a celebrity repeat a look, especially on the red carpet. Eventually, she addressed her outfit repeating on SNL saying, "I feel like I should be able to wear what I want, when I want, no matter how many times I want, as long as I Febreezed it.â&#x20AC;? Some would deem her fashion crimes unforgivable but in a sustainable fashion industry Haddish repeating her red carpet look four times was iconic. According to ecowatch.com, the average number of times a garment is worn before it's trash has seen a 36 percent decrease worldwide compared to 15 years ago. People buy clothes, wear them, and move on to the next look. Growing up I hated repeating outfits; if I wore a shirt to an event or fashion week and took a picture in the garment, as my New Yorker's would say, it was a "dub" for that shirt, and I was back online or in the mall looking for something new. But

when we talk about consumers sustainability responsibilities, getting the most out of your wardrobe by buying less and only purchasing wellmade clothes that will have closet life is one of the easiest and most effective practices. To connect Tiffany Haddish's look repeating habit to the everyday shopper the actress purchased the $4,000 McQueen gown instead of borrowing a look from a designer (which is standard practice). Instead of discarding the dress after one wear she's extending the life of the garment and in theory, preventing designers from creating more waste by keeping up with the demand of shoppers. As Julie Zerbo, founder of The Fashion Law put in a series of tweets, " fashion will not be sustainable as long as this mentality of constantly 'needing' new stuff prevails." Cheers to Tiffany Haddish for breaking fashion law, repeating looks, and knowing or unknowingly doing her part. Image source: Twitter

#WEAR BLACK 18

Logan Browning (@loganlaurice) attended the CFDA Vogue Fashion Fund Awards Gala in Pyer Moss (@pyermoss).; Cindy Bruna (@cindybruna) was the definition of abdominal goals in a LaQuan Smith (@laquan_smith) crop top.; Super Duper Brick (@superduperbrick) posed for the gram in Dyne (@dyne.life); Designer Carly Cushnie (@carlycushnie) also attended the CFDA Vogue Fashion Fund Awards Gala in her own designs and earrings from Mateo New York (@mateonewyork).; Juana Burga (@juanaburga) kept it "bute" in a cherry tomato Heron Preston (@heronpreston) jacket.; Chris Paul (@cp3) hit game night in Pyer Moss (@pyermoss).; Tessa Thompson (@tessamaethompson) made press rounds in Christopher John Rogers (@christopherjohnrogers).

ON THE MARKET

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MALONE SOULIERS BY ROY LUWOLT Ankle Boots $855, net-a-porter.com

WANT LES ESSENTIELS Bum Bag $190, lanecrawford.com

VICTOR GLEMAUD Turtleneck $495, shop.nordstrom.com

FEAR OF GOD Trucker Jacket $1383, luisaviaroma.com

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able luxury is on the rise, renting, consigning and d as much on fashion as you want while saving our TRY OF SECOND HAND LUXURY!

Why buy the runway when you can rent designer duds for a fraction of the cost. Designer rental services are the new way to wear catwalk clothing. Rent The Runway pioneered this lane of borrowed fashion after co-founder Jenn Hyman had what she called an 'aha' moment of renting fashion rather than purchasing costly garments for events. The market has grown since RTR's 2009 inception to other businesses offering hundreds of designers garments for temporary usages . Arimarium, a luxury-focused destination for fashion rentals offers Naeem Khan and Sally LaPointe for black tie occasions and partners with 11 HonorĂŠ, to provide plus-sized designer options for their curvy clients. Bagborrowsteal.com allows you to borrow handbags from Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Saint Laurent and more on a monthly bases and the option to buy preloved luxury bags. Rent The Runway however provides the best deal with their unlimited membership, allowing you to rent an unlimited amount of pieces with any time swaps for $159 a month.

RENTING

WHAT WE'D RENT: 3.1 PHILLIP LIM A-Line Skirt FINDERS KEEPERS Knit Sweater HUTCH Faux Fur Coat Rent The Runway store in NYC

CONSIGNING

Consignment shopping comes with an added benefit, selling. On the haute hunt? You'll find top-quality designer goods on the market in store like at Ina NYC, a designer consignment shop in New York City and online at the popular therealreal.com, where a HermĂŠs Birkin can be yours for $11,000. Do you want to see some cash? If you're already holding onto gently used designer items you're not wearing, you can hand them over to a consignment shop. If the shop can sell your item(s), you get to secure the bag. On The Real Real, for example, you can earn up to 85% of the selling price. Clothing exchange stores like Beacon's Closet use a similar method by giving you the option to sell or trade clothes on the spot though your earning rate will be less. The real benefit of both options is they extend a garments life, which cuts down on waste.

TheRealReal's L.A Store on Melrose Ave

WHAT WE'D BUY: GUCCI GG Trench Coat INA NYC's Union Square location,

WHAT WE'D BUY: THOM BROWN Puffer Scarf

"THRIFTING" "Oh my God, it's a vintage purple chiffon [from] when Karl Lagerfeld was designing!" Most Vintage and thrift connoisseurs share Stylist and Designer Rachel Zoe's rush of pleasurable emotions while secondhand shopping. While Rachel Zoe's New York Vintage shopping extravaganza probably cost thousands of dollars. Most "thrifters" score oneof-a-kind tees, durable denim, worn in leather jackets and more at deeply discounted prices. It's a shopping experience that requires a lot peeling through racks but if you have the endurance to shop until you drop, take your chances at a Goodwill or Salvation Army store. These places are also great drop-off spots for clothes with more wear that you're looking to donate.

KOLOR ON FACTS "Only 10% of the clothes people donate to thrift stores or charities get sold, the rest goes to landfill."

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Photographs by Ammar Thomas; Fashion Editor: Nigel Isaiah; Models: Doug Wicks (Fenton Model Management), Shaylan (Red Model Management); MUA: Merli Estime. On Doug: KRAMMER & STOUDT Sweatshirt DAVID HART Sweater; XABI Jeans. 25

CLEAN DENIM 1.

Diana Vreeland once said, "blue jeans are the most beautiful things since the gondola." Yves Saint Laurent hoped his clothes could possess the same, "expression, modesty, sex appeal, simplicity" as blue jeans. Dungarees could arguably be the most essential staple in your closet but to make one pair takes 1,800 gallons of water, and that's to grow the cotton. To change denim's reputation ethically, brands like Re/Done re-construct vintage Levis into new jeans. G-Star is now selling its most sustainable denim ever. The jeans are 98% recyclable, and the brand invented the cleanest indigo dying process in the world, making the water used reusable.

CELEBRITY STYLE: Jaden Smith wearing his sustainable Forces Of Nature collection with GStar at Hypefest. Source: instagram.com/gstarraw_usa/

1. NUDIE JEANS Stretch-Denim $185, mrporter.com; 2. VYNER ARTICLES Drawstring Denim $234, lanecrawford.com; 3. PATAGONIA Denim Pants $159, patagonia.com; 4 AG JEANS Distressed Denim $255, mrporter.com.; 5. PATAGONIA Regular Jeans $71, patagonia.com | On Doug: PRIVATE POLICY Sweater; EDWIN Jeans; GYM+COFFEE Hat; GRAF LANTZ X 27 ASSEMBLY Tote; SKOR Sneakers

CAMELID KNITS

Native Peruvians had utilized Alpaca wool since the pre-Inca era when the fiber was worn exclusively by royal families. Belonging to the Camelid family, the South American species is smaller than their working Camel and Llama cousins and bred for their fiber, not labor. Today farmers living in the Andes Mountains share the land with about 4 million of these mammals and shear them for their wool once a year. The unique thing about Alpacas is they're able to live in the wild, keeping the ecosystem balanced. The wool from these mammals is warmer, lighter in weight and hypoallergenic in comparison to other wool alternatives and their impact on the environment is minimal. Since farmers don't overbreed them the relatively small population make Alpaca knits a rare luxury and the most sustainable option on the market.

KOLOR ON FACTS: "We don't need no water that mother burn!" Why, alpaca fiber is fire resistant. Source: instagram.com/mjmpaz/; alpacaculture.com/

1. ULLA JOHNSON Alpaca Blend Sweater $595. net-aporter.com; 2. BOTTEGA VENETA Alpaca Blend Sweater $1,200, matchesfashion.com; 3. TIBI Alpaca Blend Sweater $343, matchesfashion.com; 4. MISSONI Knitted Jumper $2,470, farfetch.com; 5. DIANE VON FURSTENBERG Knitted Turtleneck $498, intermix.com | On Shay: TIBI Sweater; ST. ROCHE Dress

KRAMMER & STOUDT Jacket COACH 1941 Sweatshirt & Sweatpants 30

HIGH QUALITY DRIP 1.

2. The battle of quality vs. quantity is fought here. Simply put, buying fewer fads and investing in quality pieces that are made to last so you can shop less is one of the most sustainable practices consumers can adopt. Luxury brands Coach and Salvatore Ferragamo started to prepare sustainability reports making their methods public. In these business reports, brands go into detail on their production, efforts to protect the environment and their cultural impact. Last year the Salvatore Ferragamo group, put a sustainability policy in place to recycle almost 20% of the waste they generated and committed to reducing its usage of raw material. In Coach's reports, the leather brand lists their progress to date on sustainability goals and started a Coach Green Team to hit target sustainable goals amongst their employees by 4. 2020.

CELEBRITY STYLE: Actor Michael B Jordan appeared on The Late Late Show with James Corden in pre-spring 2019 Ferragamo knit sweater and wool trousers. Source: Salvatore Ferragamo

1. CHRISTOPHER RAEBURN Parachute Sweater $334, farfetch.com; 2. SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Knitted Sweater $534, farfetch.com; 3. STELLA MCCARTNEY Sneakers $341, ssense.com; 4. NUDIE JEANS Canvas Jacket $280, mrporter.com; 5. PICTURE ORGANIC CLOTHING Snow Pants $220, rei.com | On Doug: KRAMMER & STOUDT Jacket; COACH 1941 Sweatshirt & Sweatpants 31

LEATHER...ETTE

Is leather or the process of making leather sustainable? Animal hinds are the byproduct of the meat and dairy industries. Once you process an animal for its meat, the skin can either be tossed as waste or used for leather. Leather tanneries, where the hide becomes a true leather, are toxic and use chemicals harmful to the environment to dye the skins . However, methods like vegetable tanning and Proviera- a probiotic biochemical for leather tanners are reducing the amount of waste created to make leather. You can also shop for leather alternatives, i.e., vegan leather, leatherette, which are 100% cruelty-free but can sometimes be as toxic as leathers and on average have a shorter garment life thought, high-grade leathers and leatherettes can last for years.

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KolorOnFacts: Planning your next trip? The 3 ancient tanneries in Fez, Morocco have operated in nearly the same fashion as they did when the city resurrected, making them a big tourist attraction. Source: mowgli-adventures.com/

1. GANNI Leather Shirt $475, net-a-porter.com; 2. NANUSHKA Faux Leather Puffer Jacket $625, mytheresa.com; 3. CHANEL CC Logo Leather Earrings $507, truefacet.com; 4. STELLA MCCARTNEY Faux Leather Skirt $549, farfetch.com; 5. STELLA MCCARTNEY Faux Leather Tote $1,165, lanecrawford.com | On Shay: DONNA KARAN NEW YORK Leather Coat; NINA TIARI Faux Leather Shirt; AMUR Pants; CARAA Bag

THE KOLOR PALETTE Kolor on beauty & grooming

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THE BEAUTY SKINNY: BARNEY'S PICKS UP THEIR FIRST NATURAL HAIR CARE LINE

Curl patterns rejoice! For the first time, Barney's New York is selling a line of natural hair products, Brown Butter Beauty. Christine Granted founded the Brooklyn based beauty brand while working as a photographer. Nearly all of the ingredients used derive from natural sources that offer health benefits to the hair and skin. Currently, Barney's is carrying a full line of products from the brands in store and online including conditioners; shampoos; a hair cream, milk and oil that range from $15 to $34.

EDITOR'S PICK: DARKER THE BERRY As we head into the new year, rich hues get one

last chance to impress before bright pops of color flood the scene. To make your pigmented pout popping go bold with berry. Fenty Beauty's flamingo acid Mattemoiselle Plush Matte Lipstick is warm and moody, perfect for your final winter looks. Your matte lip color with have staying power as you maneuver through the day your lips will look ripe and ready to pucker up. FENTY BEAUTY Lipstick $18, fentybeauty.com 36

FACE IT: BARE & BRONZE

Regina Hall paired heir clavicles with a glow! Makeup artist Lewina Davis (@lewinadavid) used products from Artist Couture, Anastasia Beverly Hills and Benefit Cosmetics to create a natural looking glimmer. A glossy lip completed Hall's beauty beat, giving the actress a photo-ready face. 37

YOU SMELL ME?

Identify as you please, lovers of men love a man that smells good. Having a signature scent to rely on will send admires senses into overdrive. John Varvatos' Dark Rebel Rider infused notes of dark wood and amber to create a masculine musk fit for your inner biker dude. Give this a few sprays and watch your crush snuggle up right on you. JOHN VARVATOS Dark Rebel Rider $89, barneys.com 38

EDGE UP CONTROL

You trusted barber won't alway be around. At a moments notice every man with hair should know how to clean himself up, and own the equipment to get the job done. Bevel's beard and hair trimmer is built to perform fades, tapers and line ups so you never have to step out with your hair line and facial hair crisps. BEVEL Trimmer $199.95, getbevel.com

NAILED IT Bey-Berk is making home manicures and pedicures easier with their 6-piece manicure set. Inside the leather case: 2 nail clippers, tweezers, scissors, a nail file and a cuticle cleaner to keep your hands neat, clean and ready to touch, with consent of course. BEY-BERK Manicure Set $39, macys.com

RIGHT IN THE WORLD: SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS GOOD FOR YOU AND THE EARTH By Bryant DeBerry

In efforts to reduce waste in the world, beauty companies are rising to the occasion to take responsibility for their impact on the environment. The slightest changes, though to some may seem simple, have a major benefit over time and creates opportunities for consumers to see the world in a different light. By allowing their audience to bring up conversations within themselves about how they choose, brands can harness a universal power that helps their business, people and the earth to thrive. Pay attention to these brands.

Dr. Bronner's: With one of their key principles being " Treat The Earth Like Home", Dr. Bronner's products are all fair-trade and organic with no synthetics. Packaging is made from recycled material making all of their products an all around smart choice. Consider: DR BRONNER Liquid Soap $17.99, shop.drbronner.com/ 40

Schmidt's Deodorant: With the use of recyclable packaging, this particular deodorant comes in a glass jar making it easier to recycle and reduces waste overall. All natural ingredients make this a better choice for consumers and the world alike. Consider: SCHMIDTS Natural Deodorant Jar $8.99, shop.schmidts.com/

Burt's Bees: Headed in the right direction, Burt's Bees has pushed forth efforts to become an environmentally friendly company. Their business operates with innovative ways to reduce waste year-by-year all while reducing energy use. Not only are their products suitable for people but also the planet. Consider: BURT'S BEES Almond and Milk Hand Cream $9, burtsbees.com/

Kiehl's: With many contributions to causes such as HIV/AIDS research and the environment, Kiehl's has been a leader in the skincare market for well over a century. With the use of all natural extracts, Kiehl's is environmentally conscious in the making of their products, thus educating their consumer to be aware of how they treat the earth.

Consider: KIEHLS Defending Mask $39, kiehls.com/ 41

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Photographer: Ammar Thomas Fashion Editor: Nigel Isaiah Model: Joseph (Muse Management)

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NAW, FAUX REAL Photographer: Ammar Thomas Fashion Editor: Nigel Isaiah Makeup: Merli Estime Model: Shaylan Renee (Red Model Management)

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Womens Cover: TIBI Luxe Faux Fur Oversized Coat $348, tibi.com/ Mens Cover: DYNE M-65 Coat $650, dyne.life/; DYNE Pisano Golf Pant $265, dyne.life/; DAVID HART Buffalo Checkered Button Down $145, davidhartnyc.com/ pg 2. KRAMMER & STOUDT Hooded Zip Up Sweatshirt, for similar styles visit krammer-stoudt.com/; DAVID HART Striped Sweater $325, davidhartnyc.com/; XABI Faith Straight Leg Jeans $175, xabijeansla.com/ pg 5. ST. ROCHE Lily Hand Knit Cable Sweater $445, st-roche.com/, ST. ROCHE Cecilia Dress in Mauve Organic Cotton, $385, st-roche.com/ pg 25. DAVID HART Striped Sweater $325, davidhartnyc.com/; XABI Faith Straight Leg Jeans $175, xabijeansla.com/ pg 26. PRIVATE POLICY Sweatshirt, for similar styles visit privatepolicyny.com/; EDWIN Paint Splatter Jeans $350, barneys.com/; GYM+COFFEE Hat $18, us.gympluscoffee.com/; SKOR Camo Sneakers $79.95, skorshoes.com/; GRAF LANTZ X ASSEMBLY Oversized Tote $584, graf-lantz.com/ pg 29. TIBI Long Alpaca Cardigan $275, tibi.com/ ST. ROCHE Cecilia Dress in Mauve Organic Cotton, $385, stroche.com/ pg 30. KRAMMER & STOUDT Flight Jacket, for similar styles visit krammer-stoudt.com/; COACH 1941 Sweatshirt & Sweatpants, for similar styles visit coach.com/ pg 33. DONNA KARAN NEW YORK Leather Coat, for similar styles visit www.donnakaran.com/ ; NINA TIARI Faux Leather Shirt, for similar styles ninatiari.com/; AMUR Heather Pant $398, amur.com/; CARAA Sling Bag $125, caraasport.com/ pg 34. ST. ROCHE Lily Hand Knit Cable Sweater $445, st-roche.com/, ST. ROCHE Cecilia Dress in Mauve Organic Cotton, $385, st-roche.com/ pg 42. THE VERY WARM Puffer Coat $450, theverywarm.com/; H&M Windbreaker for similar styles visit hm.com/ pg 44. DYNE Boone Pants $327, lanecrawford.com/; H&M Socks, for similar styles visit hm.com/; HERILOOM Tatanka Boots $550, heirloomnyc.com/ pg 45. DYNE Coat & Cropped Jacket for similar styles visit dyne.life; GYM + COFFEE Hat $18, us.gympluscoffee.com/ pg 46. DYNE X SAVE THE DUCK Faux Fur Coat, for similar styles visit eastdane.com/;TRUE RELIGION Denim Moto Jacket $179, truereligion.com/; TRUE RELIGION Jeans, for similar styles visit truereligion.com/; GRAF LANTZ X ASSEMBLY Oversized Tote $584, graf-lantz.com/ pg 47. DYNE M-65 Coat $650, dyne.life; DYNE Pisano Golf Pant $265, dyne.life; DAVID HART Buffalo Checkered Button Down $145, davidhartnyc.com pg 48.THE VERY WARM Puffer Coat $450, theverywarm.com/; DYNE Marconi Tri Zip Shirt $550, dyne.life/; KRAMMER & STOUDT Drawstring Pants $250, krammer-stoudt.com/ pg 49. KRAMMER & STOUDT Drawstring Pants $250, krammer-stoudt.com/; HERILOOM Tatanka Boots $550, heirloomnyc.com/ pg 50. TIBI Luxe Faux Fur Track Jacket $198, tibi.com/; ST. ROCHE Sissy Sweater with Puff Sleeves $375, stroche.com/ 58

pg 52. TIBI Luxe Faux Fur Oversized Coat $348, tibi.com/; FURLA Metropolis Nuvola S Crossbody $378, Furla.com/; FURLA Metropolis Nuvola Keyring $138, Furla.com/; JAMES CHAN Anika Curvy Pump $245, jameschancollection.com/ pg 53. TIBI Luxe Faux Fur Track Jacket $198, tibi.com/; ST. ROCHE Sissy Sweater with Puff Sleeves $375, stroche.com/; TIBI Pants for similar styles visit tibi.com/; BRAHMIN Mini Priscilla $315, brahmin.com pg 54. POLOGEORGIS Silver Fox Stripped Coat price available upon request, pologeorgis.com/; NINA TIARI Jumpsuit, for similar styles ninatiari.com/ pg 55. POLOGEORGIS The Zuzu Shearling Jacket $2,300, pologeorgis.com/; AMUR Heather Pant, for similar styles visit amur.com/ pg 56. POLOGEORGIS Shadow Fox Jacket $1,800, pologeorgis.com/; TIBI Sweatshirt for similar styles visit tibi.com/

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