Los Angeles Times

7 Earth Day picks

- BY JANET KINOSIAN

With Earth Day approachin­g on Wednesday, it seems like a good time to consider eco-friendly fashion. The slow-clothes movement showcases hand-made, often regionally sourced and thoughtful designs produced with environmen­tal sustainabi­lity in mind. Here is a sampling of items from designers who specialize in slow fashion.

?? David Stanton Iona Crawford ?? IONA CRAWFORD Scottish designer Iona Crawford’s Hanneke dress is from her Beauty and the Beasts Capsule Collection and is inspired by sculptor Andy Scott’s 100-foot equine sculptures “The Kelpies.” The gown is made from delicate tonal madras lace,...
David Stanton Iona Crawford IONA CRAWFORD Scottish designer Iona Crawford’s Hanneke dress is from her Beauty and the Beasts Capsule Collection and is inspired by sculptor Andy Scott’s 100-foot equine sculptures “The Kelpies.” The gown is made from delicate tonal madras lace,...
?? Study-NY.com ?? TARA ST. JAMES Brooklynit­e Tara St. James makes her Knit vs. Woven Cuff at her zero-waste Study NY studio from up-cycled scrap material; it is knit, creating a gradient of yarn colors, then hand-knotted for texture. Each piece and gradient is original....
Study-NY.com TARA ST. JAMES Brooklynit­e Tara St. James makes her Knit vs. Woven Cuff at her zero-waste Study NY studio from up-cycled scrap material; it is knit, creating a gradient of yarn colors, then hand-knotted for texture. Each piece and gradient is original....
?? Eatable of Many Orders ?? EATABLE OF MANY ORDERS Japanese husband and wife team Koji and Yoko Arai of Eatable of Many Orders offer a signature Hanger Bag Wife made from tamo wood and tannin leather; it takes up to three months for delivery. Also comes in light black as well as...
Eatable of Many Orders EATABLE OF MANY ORDERS Japanese husband and wife team Koji and Yoko Arai of Eatable of Many Orders offer a signature Hanger Bag Wife made from tamo wood and tannin leather; it takes up to three months for delivery. Also comes in light black as well as...
?? Ryan Roche ?? RYAN ROCHE New Yorker Ryan Roche’s 100% cashmere furry cardigan is from her self-named line, which is handmade by a women’s collective in Nepal. $720. Available at
Ryan Roche RYAN ROCHE New Yorker Ryan Roche’s 100% cashmere furry cardigan is from her self-named line, which is handmade by a women’s collective in Nepal. $720. Available at
?? Bryr Studio ?? ISOBEL SCHOFIELD Former corporate design director Isobel Schofield hand-makes her San Francisco Bryr clogs using traditiona­l European wood bases and American leather. The Annabelle wraps around the ankle. $230. Available at BryrStudio.com.
Bryr Studio ISOBEL SCHOFIELD Former corporate design director Isobel Schofield hand-makes her San Francisco Bryr clogs using traditiona­l European wood bases and American leather. The Annabelle wraps around the ankle. $230. Available at BryrStudio.com.
?? Calleen Cordero ?? CALLEEN CORDERO Native California­n Calleen Cordero’s platform Onda hand-sculpted shoe features studded nickel detail. It is handmade in North Hollywood in limited quantities. $665. Available at CalleenCor­dero.com.
Calleen Cordero CALLEEN CORDERO Native California­n Calleen Cordero’s platform Onda hand-sculpted shoe features studded nickel detail. It is handmade in North Hollywood in limited quantities. $665. Available at CalleenCor­dero.com.
?? Ana Hagopian ?? ANA HAGOPIAN Spanish designer Ana Hagopian hand-cuts and stitches exquisite f lora and fauna paper jewelry in her Barcelona studio; she creates necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings and brooches. Here, a calla lily choker in purple and gold. Pricing on...
Ana Hagopian ANA HAGOPIAN Spanish designer Ana Hagopian hand-cuts and stitches exquisite f lora and fauna paper jewelry in her Barcelona studio; she creates necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings and brooches. Here, a calla lily choker in purple and gold. Pricing on...

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