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THE LOOK
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STYLE
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Wardrobe WARRIORS
Look luxe with these sustainable brands that are MAKING AN IMPACT
By Katherine Lande
1. Desert jumpsuit in dusty olive ($248), Unsubscribed, unsubscribed.com, this consciously made, slow-fashion brand reflects a global perspective. | 2. Pailou rattan handbag ($328), Wicker Wings, wickerwings.com, while crafting handmade wicker handbags, this socially conscious business also creates artisan jobs. | 3. Women’s crewneck lightweight sweaters ($170 each), Sheep Inc., sheepinc.com, Sheep Inc. knitwear is made from zero-emission, no-waste, carbon-negative materials that are traceable from farm to wardrobe. | 4. Resurfacing Mask, Regenerating Cleanser, Hydrating Floral Essence, and Rejuvenating Serum (prices vary), Tata Harper, tataharper.com, in addition to using recyclable glass and cartons, Tata Harper products utilize raw materials that are derived from renewable resources. | 5. Ajax shirt handmade from vintage designer scarves ($2,145), J. Logan Home, jloganhome. com, this sustainable luxury lifestyle brand breathes new life into pre-owned designer goods. | 6. Planet Gala slingbacks in Cube Perspective printed recycled nylon ($795), Pierre Hardy, pierrehardy.com, the Pierre Hardy Planet Collection upcycles the luxury house’s leather stocks, recycles generated nylon, and uses vegetable-tanned leather.
THE LOOK Fashion for GOOD
BUILD A SUSTAINABLE WARDROBE WITH THESE ELEVATED EARTH-FRIENDLY OPTIONS
By Katherine Lande
BEND AND SNAP Fold-over pouch clutch with snap closure, produced in limited quantities ($2,890), Gabriela Hearst, gabrielahearst.com
REGAL RAINDROPS
Handmade diamond earrings with knife-edge pearl drops ($2,145), Jessie
Thomas Fine Jewellery,
jessiethomasjewellery.com
GRAB BAG Handbag with handmade natural resin-casting handle ($700),
Naturae Sacra,
naturaesacra.com
ALL TIED UP Sustainable leather ankle-strap sandals ($178), Alohas, alohas.io HATS OFF Bleached natural Panama hat handwoven in Ecuador ($355), Gigi Burris Millinery, gigiburris.com
RING MY BELL
Handcrafted ring of 18-karat yellow gold and vintage polished marbled burgundy Bakelite ($18,000), Mark Davis, markdavis.com
TERMS TO KNOW
SLOW FASHION: Movement and approach to fashion that considers the processes and resources required to make clothing, particularly focusing on sustainability. UPCYCLING: Reusing and repurposing old items to make something new. Removes waste from the system, requires less energy than recycling, and has a better environmental impact. ECO FASHION: Products that are designed and manufactured to maximize benefits to people and society while minimizing adverse environmental impacts.
CHLOE SPRING/SUMMER
2022 A sustainable fashion pioneer, designer Gabriela Hearst recently presented her first collection for the storied Parisian brand.
HAUTE HIGH-TOPS Platform espadrilles made from vegan and cruelty-free materials ($595), Stella McCartney, stellamccartney.com
SHE SELLS SEASHELLS
Handmade-to-order fishnet handbag with small cowrie shells ($255), SVNR, svnrshop.com