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1st off... There's a reason black is the most ubiquitous color for fitness fans who really get that heart rate up.  SWEAT, via GIPHY Top picks: All priced under $80 Overall: Adidas Outdoors Believe This High Rise 3/4 tights-has a flat matte finish-is super silky soft to the touch (we slept in them-on an overnight flight)... and easily can work as a multi-activity athletic or yoga bottom. Stretchy with just the right amount of compressive fit without feeling constricted (75% polyester/25% elastic)-it's made with the brand's Climalife fabric-that breathes .  Added plus- the anti-microbial gusset and a sweat channel Badge of Sport on the back waist-  real positives for multi-hour endurance activities in hot weather.  Helpful maybe --- a small inside back pocket-we fold in some currency in case we need to grab a cab back from hours in the great outdoors-city park. Fits- American sizes-XS-XL rise hits right under the belly button. $...

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 out...