STAPLE SIDEKICK

Just discovered at the department of cool that is Mt Maunganui store Paper Plane: Eco totes by Emilia Sutton from Aussie label Mimmi Terra. Of Italian descent, Emilia has infused hints of her heritage and a desire to clean up the planet into these bags handmade from discarded PE plastic that’s melted down, then moulded into straps for weaving. Durable, lightweight and water-resistant, they’re a lifetime essential, great for jazzing up outfits, taking to the beach and using for storage at home. Pick them up in a host of colours and patterns, in sizes from Micro to Shopper to Traveller. paperplanestore.com