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Rêves des Alpes — The Brand Bringing Alpine Serenity to a Conscious Home

If you’re searching for unique decor, soft furnishings, or thoughtful gifts this holiday season, Rêves des Alpes might just be the brand you’ve been looking for! The homeware brand is a family-run business and their online shop features a curated selection of vintage pieces alongside small-batch, made-to-order items, all reflecting their commitment to conscious consumption and their love for Alpine style.

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Sustainable Holiday Gift Guide 2024

The festive season is here, and that means one thing—our Christmas Gift Guide has arrived! Whether you're searching for the perfect gift for her, him, or the little ones, we've curated a selection of beautiful items that are also kind to the planet. These thoughtful picks are sure to bring joy to your loved ones and be cherished for years to come!

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Rental Fashion is my Answer to the Holiday Pressures of Shopping New

I’m in a fully committed relationship with fashion rental. Especially during this time of year, with the changing seasons, holiday parties, and the pressure to buy gifts, the calendar seems to call for new wardrobes and more stuff. But rental is the perfect solution—nothing new, just new to you. Here’s what to know about four leading rental platforms: Tulerie, By Rotation, Nuuly, and Pickle.

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Athari Jewelry — A Spotlight on Gemstones with Founder Victoria Boninger

Inspired by her travels to mines in Africa and South America, Victoria Boninger founded Athari Jewelry, a conscious brand centered on traceability. Her timeless designs empower mining communities while celebrating the beauty of gemstones. This interview explores her journey from luxury fashion to crafting meaningful, responsibly made jewelry.

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4 Coats and Jackets that are Perfect for Fall

With autumn, it’s the perfect time to start layering your looks again, jackets and coats become essential staples for autumnal styling. With finding coats and jackets for this time of year there’s the classic go-to styles: the trench coat, a blazer, a barn jacket, and a long coat. We’ve curated a selection from our favorite sustainable brands.

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Grammar – The Slow Fashion Brand For An Intelligent Wardrobe

The Conjunction, The Verb, and The Superlative are critical to one’s speech and a slow fashion wardrobe. They are the leading designs for GRAMMAR, a New York City-based slow fashion brand creating the foundational elements of a modern minimalist wardrobe. We spoke with founder and lead designer Althea Simons, who embodies the belief that simplicity in design sparks creativity.

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In Sarah Marie Day’s Closet — Early Fall Outfits I’m Wearing in NYC

Introducing "In Sarah's Closet", a series that highlights a few favorite slow fashion outfits worn by our editor Sarah Marie Day. This first feature is all about dressing for fall. From a chic brown knit dress by Reformation to wardrobe staples from Asket, get ready for minimal, chic and sustainable street style looks perfect for September in New York City.

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12 Trends to Restyle From Copenhagen Fashion Week

Here are 12 standout trends from Copenhagen Fashion Week, each ready to be styled by you! Copenhagen proved that sustainability and style can seamlessly coexist, giving us with plenty of fresh ideas for summer outfits. Check out our trend summary of the Spring/Summer 2025 collections and get inspired!

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5 Brands We Loved at Copenhagen Fashion Week

Copenhagen is leading the charge in sustainability at Fashion Week, setting the standard for showcasing slow fashion brands. This August, the city presented the Spring/Summer 2025 collections, filled with effortlessly chic Scandinavian style. Here’s a spotlight on our top five favorite brands from Copenhagen Fashion Week.

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Mend it May - Stop Spending try Mending

Love your clothes, cherish them, refresh them, repair them and rewear them! By keeping your most loved items in good condition you can repeatedly use them year after year. Mend it May is an initiative that inspires taking care of what is already in your closet!

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Asket - the Slow Fashion Brand for a Minimalist Wardrobe

If you are frequently shopping for minimalist wardrobe staples at Cos or Uniqlo and are looking for a sustainable alternative, Asket is your best bet! The Swedish slow fashion brand was founded by two college friends on a mission to create a permanent collection made up of high-quality elevated basics at an affordable price point.

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