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Model: Georgiy Soltanov The weather may be gray and gloomy, but that doesn’t mean that your wardrobe needs to follow suit. We’ve assembled some great-looking jackets, vests and coats that will not only keep you stylish and sustainable, but also protected against these continual bone-chilling temperatures. PufferDon’t be fooled, the Otis P Puffer Jacket from Noize may look thin, but it has enough recycled filling to keep you warm and cozy all the way down to 23 degrees. Not bad for something you can roll up and stash in your backpack, or even tuck in your car’s glove compartment! Pictured: Burntside Trucker Jacket, Toad&Co Trucker JacketTrucker jackets walk a fine line between…

These eco-conscious lines prove that you don’t have to sacrifice ethics to make a fashion statement Port de Bras When Clarissa Egaña became pregnant, she started to pay attention to sustainability. She had previously overseen a swimwear brand, Bamboo Mare, but wanted to create something that was safe for people’s health and the planet. That’s how Port de Bras, an ethical athleisure line, was born. “I believe that overall health has to do with physical and spiritual alignment,” says Egaña, the founder and designer of Port de Bras. “Dressing is part of our everyday choices and being conscious about these things makes us be in the now and in unison…

These eco-conscious lines prove that you don’t have to sacrifice ethics to make a fashion statement Voloshin Amy Voloshin always heard people talking about sustainability, so she decided to educate herself about it. After watching the documentary The True Cost, she became concerned about the environmental impact of the fashion industry and realized there need to be more brands that manufacture carefully, safely and with strong values. Her eponymous label became one of them. “I was very interested in creating a line of sustainable fashion that featured my love of subtle prints, embroidery and textile techniques,” Voloshin says. “I felt that more effort could be made by the fashion industry…

We may not have as many opportunities to make the most of the summer season as in years’ past, but there’s still plenty of enjoyment to be had. Here are seven items that will help you conquer the hot weather in style. Modeling: Georgiy Soltanov An Ever-Reliable Pair of Sunglasses  Think of these as the sunglasses that not only look good, but also do good for the environment. This re-interpretation of the classic Lowdown sunglasses earns its eco badge from  recycled post-consumer water bottles that were used to create the frame. They come with a microfiber bag from plastic bottles and 100 percent recycled packaging. Lowdown 2 CORE Sunglasses, smithoptics.com; Milo…

Sustainable Workwear: Spa insider Noel Asmar designs a new sustainability initiative to help eliminate textile waste. A visit to the spa is a deliciously tactile experience. From massages to facials, spa involves lots of lovely feel-good fabrics: plush robes, soft sheets and blankets for the massage table, velvety towels and slippers.  But where does it all go when it gets too worn for use? Nowhere good. The average 200-employee hotel turns over approximately five to 10 percent of its bedding and textiles every month or two. While 95 percent of used textiles can be recycled, 85 percent end up in the trash. And 26 billion pounds of textiles and clothes…