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Rianna Nektaria Kounou and Nina Kuhn search the world for eye-catching polyester–based Sorona fiber. An extended range of Koba outerwear will vintage scarves, features Plexiglas stone closures. (One-of-a-kind handbag, colorful assortment. The Treasure Box (above), crafted from upcycled gowns. This season, the duo adds limited-edition bags to the brand’s fabrics for Rianna + Nina, their coveted line of separates and dressing Stella McCartney, a lifelong vegetarian, was a major proponent of vegan leather and faux fur long before eco-conscious design infiltrated the upper echelons of the fashion world. For spring, the designer previewed a prototype of its Koba fur-free coat (seen below on Natalia Vodianova). The industry’s first bio-based faux fur, Koba is made from plant- and recycled-Ube available in McCartney’s prefall collection. RARERianna + Nina, available exclusively at fortyfiveten.com)NDER B CIRDOVER
Ccommitted to reducing water and energy usage and prioritizing the use of womenswear brand partners with manufacturers and suppliers who are in essentials such as jeans, tees, knits, and outerwear, the eco-innovative sought to answer when founding Everybody & Everyone. Specializing planet?” was the question that mother and businesswoman Veronica Chou “Can I make great clothes that work harder for me and are better for the recycled textiles. Best of all: It’s size-inclusive, a rarity in the eco realm. OME ONE, COME ALLFGound Nloryew castoffs get an haute new life thanks to these upcycled lines. By reincarnation: Call it fashion Pyour old wardrobe scarves, and even lants, vintage Naomi Rougeau
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