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Sustainable Steps-Apparel/Shoes Get Eco



It's doubtful most holiday time purchases of apparel/footwear set off brain cells on just how 'dirty' that industry is.

 Still-companies themselves are getting schooled and acting on environmentally friendly initiatives to clean out some of the toxicity from sourcing-manufacturing-delivery chains.

On the home front brick/mortar retailers...are selectively editing their offerings -with greener merchandise getting stocked.




 In lower Manhattan...Bishop Collective 's (143 Ludlow Street) careful picks include multiple indie designers making (in the USA) modern clothing/jewelry-all  ethically designed and sourced.

In town???- The Designer Series Sessions this month  feature meet/greets with seven designers-for not only in person style help- but also highlighting exclusive one-off items-which is pretty remarkable for the 99.9% of us who can't 'touch' price-wise, couture handmade anything.

Voyager Sleek Parley w/ Boost and Stealth outsoles
Big name -widely available...the  Adidas-Parley line of outstanding lightweight kicks (especially the running shoes)...are best sellers for good reasons! The uppers are woven from ocean shorelines' retrieved plastic (PARLEY OCEAN PLASTIC™)-atop the brand's SIGNATURE shock absorbing- energy returning "ULTRABOOST'  Continental® Rubber-grippy Stretchweb outsoles.

Wear a pair and be addicted-to the comfort. Warning-will make it  tough to wear 'dress' shoes afterwards.

Other eco shoes-include no-dye uppers (saves gallons of fresh water use per pair)...

Happily- the Parley -Adidas shoes collabs rolls on- for Spring '19-as well as
 dye free kicks - now featured throughout the Adidas Outdoors collection.
Pictured -Terrex Two Boa trail running shoe- w/dial ease BOA® Closure System= laces-makes micro-adjustment, secure-consistent hold, upper TPU overlays for support (and it's looks nifty too), plus grippy Continental® Rubber- for a dapper everyday kick and ideal travel shoe. $120 Women's Men's

AND:
Online Girlfriend Collective -athleisure-workout-everyday worthy leggings (and tops)-are not only made  from sustainable  (and politically in a way) sourced materials...this very cool company also makes sure fair labor practices prevail where its items are made. THE quality of the leggings we bought-are top notch too, come in wide size (xxs-6xl) and color options-and imo-priced lower than comparable brands.