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Sustainability marries art with H&M’s new Conscious Exclusive collection, launching April 7. Using organic and recycled materials, the Louvre-inspired line features everything from old-century style coats and marble-printed gowns to high-waisted silk midi skirts. The line also brings H&M’s first set of wedding dresses (pictured) — think high-cut, lace gowns. Pieces start at $24.99. 840 N. Michigan; Hm.com

ON OUR RADAR

Spring calls for skin protection. Sun-protective apparel line Mott 50 opened the doors to a new North Shore pop-up — just in time for Skin Cancer Awareness Month in May — featuring pieces like the Mila swim one piece ($115, pictured) and Faith ribbed ruched dress ($149). Through June. 1515 Sheridan, Willmette; Mott50.com

STYLE FILE

Walk a mile in Ellen DeGeneres’ shoes with her new line, ED footwear, which features sporty-stylish kicks in neutral colors with pops of red. Starting at $88.95. Nordstrom, 55 E. Grand; Shop. nordstrom.com

SHAPE UP

Zara gets into the athleisure game with a new line of activewear, which launched last month. The day-to-night line boasts pieces like the technical fabric sweatshirt ($49.90), raincoat ($69.90, pictured), yoga bodysuit ($22.90) and draping lilac shorts ($22.90). Starting at $7.90, 700 N. Michigan; Zara.com

FRONT MAN

The Tie Bar just became a onestop-shop for men’s formal dressing needs. California-based rental service The Black Tux opened its first showroom within the accessories flagship earlier this month. Try on any suit, shirt or shoe items from The Black Tux collection while specialists help with fitting and styling. The Tie Bar, 918 W. Armitage; Theblacktux.com

WALK THE TALK

TOMS wants you to vote … in style. The One-for-One brand unveiled a limited-edition collection of patriotic kicks from classic sneakers to red, white and blue wedges ($79, pictured). They’ve got our vote. TOMS, 1611 N. Damen; Toms.com