Vickie Slade | State of Luxury Catalog | June

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Fashion is often all about face value, from stunning garments floating down adesigner's runway to the soft touch of acashmere sweater on the shelf of an elegant store But every piece of clothing, no matter how high-end, had along journey to get to those places Shoppers are starting to wonder about the goat that grew thewool for that sweater just asmuchaswhat they'll look likewearingit

And,whilethefashionindustryhasalwayssignified glitzand glamour,it has slowly become known for something with less sparkle: its environmental impact Globally, the industry is responsible for 4 to 86 percent of greenhouse gasemissionsand an estimated 92million tons of textilewasteeachyear

Consumers have become more aware of this unflattering side of fashion and are increasingly calling for a change, naming sustainability akey factor in their clothing purchasing decisions In Vogue'sAudience &SustainableFashion Tracker,65percent of thosesurveyed said it was important in October of 2020, up to 69 percent just seven months later There has also been a focus on fabric: A July 2020 survey by McKinsey & Company found that 67 percent of consumers thought sustainable materials were important, and 86 percent of UK consumers said the same in a March 2022 DJS Research survey for Unfolded

The public is on to something, as materials play a major part in fashion'senvironmental flaws 70 millionbarrelsof oil areused to make polyester and over 200 million trees are cut down to produce viscose each year More than 1billion animals are killed every year to produce leather, with over 4,500 gallons of water used just to raise the cattle that produces two pounds of leather Growing cotton also uses a massiveamount of water and degradessoil

Transparency in where their clothing's materials come from is paramount for eco-fashionistas, and while new conscious brands are budding each year, many established luxury houseshave been ahead of the game Stella McCartney, founded in 2001 , is renowned for being at the forefront of the move towards sustainable fashion: leather and fur free since day one, the brand continuesto find waysto pushitspositiveimpact further

Once such initiative involves viscose, a fabric made from the dissolved pulp of trees and one of the top five materials used by the London-based brand It has partnered with Canopy, an organization working to combat deforestation, since 2016 to ensure its viscose is only sourced from responsibly managed forests in the United States and Europe, harvested with no net tree loss and never from forests that are ancient or endangered, all certified by the Forest Stewardship Council The fabric is traceableback to theforestswhereitspulporiginated

For several years, Stella McCartney has also partnered with SÖKTA?, a cotton farm in Türkiye, to support its transition to regenerative farming, which minimizes the use of water and fertilizer, improves soil health and sequesters carbon dioxide in the ground The two also worked with the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) on a blockchain tracing pilot that followed the entire lifecycle of the brand's Snog-a-LogRegenerativeCottonT-shirt

Any company that had a hand in its production, from the cotton grower to fabric mill to final garment, provided evidence of their production practices, verified by third parties and satellite imagery After proving it could be done, there are plans to repeat theprocesswithanother cottonshirt and awool garment

LUXURY FASHION BRANDS ARE STEPPING UP THEIR SUSTAINABILITY GAME, SHOWING HOW THEIR CLOTHING GETS FROM FARM AND FOREST TO FASHION.

By LISA KLEIN

Even century-old brands know the origins of their materials are of utmost importance, such as the renowned Italian wool purveyor Loro Piana, established in 1924 and now owned by LVMH Celebrated for rare fabrics of the highest quality, the luxury house focuses on its fibersMerino wool from Australia and New Zealand, cashmere from goats in Mongoliaand northern China, and vicuñafleece from the Andesof Peru and Argentina,buildingdeep relationshipswith itsfarmersin theseareas Loro Piana has also ensured that its vicuña fleece comes only from live animalsto stop poaching starting in the 1990sand created aresponsible cashmerecertificationprograminChinain2019

While the brand has long known where its fibers come from, now those who wear itsclassic apparel aregetting that samechancewith itsGift of Kings® collection, launched in 2022 and continuing to expand to more pieces Certified by the Aura Blockchain Consortium, each garment in the collection has a scannable tag that not only authenticates the item, but tells the story of where and how it was made: the wool harvested from specially selected sheep flocks in Australia or New Zealand, spinning theyarn,weaving thefabric and thefinal garment production in Italy.

The Aura Blockchain Consortium, open to all players in the fashion industry, was established in 2021 by founding members LVMH, Mercedes-Benz, OTB, Prada Group and Richemont to find a solution to the challenge of responsible material sourcing and making it easily traceable for consumers. The result is a "digital product passport for whicheachpartyinanitem'ssupplychainvalidatesitscontribution,from raw materials to finished garment In addition to Loro Piana, Maison Margiela has tried out the technology to authenticate its iconic Tabi shoes, Cartier has tracked its customers' pieces that are under repair, and Prada's Eternal Gold jewelry collection and a custom Tod's Di bag havebeencompletelytraced.

Manyluxuryhouses,suchasMaraHoffman,GabriellaHearst and Mother of Pearl, have built sustainability into their brands from the start, emphasizing organic and responsible materials that can be traced to their sources. Others have taken note, including Gucci, which launched its Equilibrium program in 2018 to move towards sustainability and social responsibility-one step of which is making a list of its material suppliers and factories publicly available for download Fashion is getting more creative, too The LVMH-backed NonaSourceisproviding an outlet for brands to purchase deadstock fabric from the past collections of other houses Alternative "leather" is now being made from mushrooms, pineapple, apples and grapes, and everything fromnylonto cashmereisgettingrecycled

A FULL 95 percent of Stella McCartney's Summer 2024 ready- to-wear collection features responsible materials, a testament that sustainability and luxury can walk hand in hand down the runway. And as traceability and eco-consciousness become more and more important in themindsof consumers,moreof their favoritebrandsseem to agreethat greenisthenewblack.

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Jessi went onto earning her teaching certificate, teaching elementary education to underprivileged children along with providing counseling and therapy to US veteransand their families.

Jessi, as she was known as by her family, friends and teammates was a Colorado native, attending CU Boulder on a soccer scholarship She finished her education at the University of Montana with a BA in psychology

Everyone who knew Jessi, knew her to be a very loving and dedicated mother and wife. She loved the outdoors and enjoyed annual "fam camps" with her siblings and cousins Sheoften played soccer and basketball with herechildrenand husband,CraigOchs

Funds raised will support 529 college funds for her four children, Lucy, Trevor, Major, and Tucker. Though she'sno longer with us, her spirit lives on in our hearts. Let's come together as a community to support her family

Though she?s no longer with us, her spirit lives on in our hearts. Let?s come together asacommunityto support her family.

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Welcometo theepitomeof luxuryliving and theultimateof privacyat theedgeof Boulder,Colorado! This exceptional 24-acre estate seamlessly blendsestate living with modern design, offering aunique combination of rugged charm and urban elegance Set against a majestic mountain backdrop, the property boasts breathtaking panoramic views and a captivating mix of contemporary amenities Imagine riding horseback through vast pastures, shaded by native cottonwood trees, under the expansive bluesky and snow-covered peaks, creating unforgettablememories Enjoy feeling like apro with abrand new, indoor pickleball court allowing for year-round competition The 4000 square foot indoor facility hosts an indoor pickleball court, basketball court, batting cage or golf simulator, making it any athletes dream Unique and different is the regulation sized, indoor pickleball court is fully equipped and resides next to the horse barn and acres of fenced pastures The estate offers tranquility and privacy Designed by renowned architect Ken Taniguchi, this masterpiece reflects a unique personality, offering an unparalleled living experience, steps to trail running, mountain biking, horse back on private access trails Enjoy the tranquility of gardens, relish various sports, and step outside of hundreds of acres of permanent open spaces, all with awe-inspiring mountain views and sunsets Despite its serene setting, this stunning estate is just minutes away from the University of Colorado and Downtown Boulder, making it the ideal haven for those seeking both seclusion and convenience The Pickleball court is in the Gymnasium and is unique in this market, heated, lighted and afull court packagefor basketball,baseball,yogastudio,weight room or turn thespaceinto acar collection display building The building is afully functional venue for music, dancing, entertaining, or educational center Thebarnstallsandthechickencoop andpastureisperfect for your animals

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