If you're in need of a wardrobe update, choose wisely.
By FASHION Staff
Date April 22, 2021
We’ve seen a host of brands recently racing to innovate and update their product offerings to satisfy a growing demand from consumers to be more sensitive to sustainability. From totes made of cactus leather and upcycled fabrics to the new Bioceramic collection by Swatch, here are 11 new pieces to purchase in the name of mindful consumption. But, as sustainability advocate Aditi Mayer points out, buying nothing actually makes the biggest statement of all.
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Call It Spring
Lexx lace up sneakers
($40.00, Call It Spring)
Whether running errands or running a track, these shoes have comfort in mind thanks to insoles made from recycled materials like mattresses and cushions.
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Emporio Armani
EA 4163
($220.00, Emporio Armani)
The future can look bright, and these sunnies — crafted from bio-acetate (a material partially made from natural sources) — prove it.
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Penningtons
Space-dye tank top
($33.00, Penningtons)
With its new Responsible line, this Canadian plus-focused brand is highlighting pieces made from a variety of eco-minded materials, like this sporty tank fabricated from a material composed of recycled PET bottles.