5 fashion finds on Earth Day

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Earth Day is on April 22. Designated as a day to commemorate “the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability,” this is the perfect time to think about ways to do better for the planet – ahem, like recycle, reduce and reuse.

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With an eye toward finding greener options, we’ve rounded up five fashion items that represent a slower, more meaningful style selection. From a stylish cardigan to wear-anywhere jeans, here are a few favorites:

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Green jeans

A winner that can be worn for years to come: this Le 31 Denim Harrington jacket from Simons is made of a denim material made from recycled cotton and polyester, together with a viscose enriched with Circulose. According to the retailer, the raw material is made from garments that are at the end of their lifespan or from post-industrial textile waste, with the aim of a reduced impact on the environment and a circular fashion effect.

$225 | Simons, simons.ca

Hello, yellow

Yellow will be a warm shade this spring. Create the look with this simply chic, vegan bag from Canadian brand Espe. The cruelty-free, crossbody style is made from ‘premium’ vegan leather material that is said to be three times less environmentally damaging than standard PVC materials.

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$58 | Espe.ca

Denim delight

A pair of tailored black jeans can work overtime in your wardrobe. These Nina wide leg jeans do just that with an effortless, relaxed fit and unadorned design. Plus, these wear-anywhere jeans have a sustainable twist with recyclable “circular denim” material made from recycled fibers, and a “hydro-less process” that reportedly saves up to 95 percent more water than regular denim materials.

$129 | Frank + Oak, frankandoak.com

Shoe in

If your favorite leather sandals are looking too tired to wear this spring, consider investing in this Spritz style from Canadian brand Poppy Barley. Made using Leather Working Group-certified, chrome-free and vegetable-tanned leather, the slow-fashion style also features water-based adhesives and inks and recycled paper packaging for a sustainability consideration from start to finish.

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$265 | Poppybarley.com

Acquired

While vests are becoming more and more popular, consider this crossover tank/vest style called Amira from Canadian brand Kotn. Ethically made in Portugal from an organic cotton blend material, the cropped design is also available in a long dress version, so all your easy, breezy, open-knit dreams come true this spring.

$98 | Kotn, kotn.com

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