AVENTURIST RAIN CHECK Raincoat ($480), Maison Atia, maisonatia.com When cloudy skies threaten, opt for Maison Atia’s chic Earth-friendly raincoats made of recycled water bottles. In keeping with the designer’s zeroto-no-waste production model, fabric left on the cutting floor is used to make rainy day accessories like bonnets and add-on faux fur collars. —Kristen Desmond LeFevre, senior editor SARI, NOT SARI Repurposed cotton sari robe ($50), Uncommon Goods, uncommongoods.com Lounge in lavish (and sustainable) style in this robe made from a patchwork of repurposed saris pieced together by an artisan cooperative in a village outside of Rajasthan, India. —K.D.L.
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FAN FAVORITE Miami Dolphins game used football cuff links ($200), Tokens & Icons, tokens-icons.com Wear your favorite game on your sleeve with these cuff links crafted from a game-used and NFLauthenticated Miami Dolphins football set in sterling silver. One side of the pair features some of the markings on the ball, each pair is unique and comes giftboxed, and all feature scuffs and scratches of a ball used in a regular season game. —Allison Wolfe Reckson, contributing editor
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EAR FLAIR Vita earrings ($50), Meta Jewelry by Letzi, shopletzi.com As someone who collects earrings, I love Meta’s line of contemporary jewelry made from upcycled plastic bottles. This chic pair feels lightweight and effortless, perfect for Sunday brunch, drinks with friends, or even a leisurely alfresco outing. —Mary Murray, executive editor
ECO CHIC Long regenerated necklace in Pink Floyd stripe ($180) and Love Me Love Me Not Jacquard Pillow ($245), Jonathan Cohen, jonathancohenstudio.com What’s not to love about Jonathan Cohen’s mission to champion sustainability and mindfulness through design? The eco-chic brand launched its e-commerce platform, The Studio, in 2019, geared toward weaving leftover fabric scraps and turning them into stunning creations. I love the runwayinspired pillows and necklaces made in partnership with organizations like the Refugee Artisan Initiative. —Melissa Puppo, managing editor
STEP LIGHTLY Rio Branco recycled/upcycled sneakers ($140), Veja, unsubscribed.com These days, my idea of stepping out in style involves conscious choices and being good to the Earth. That’s why I’m drawn to Veja’s Rio Branco sneaker. Its upper is made from recycled plastic bottles, the midsole is 53 percent sugarcane, and the jersey lining is a combination of recycled polyester and organic cotton. Slow + sustainable = fashion win. —Daphne Nikolopoulos, editor in chief
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