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The Queen of Green

Sustainable designs that will reign next spring—good for the planet and good looking.

Photography by Trevett McCandliss Styling by Kiyana Panton

Stylist assistant: Tabbytha Ferguson; hair and makeup by Nevio Ragazzini/Next Artists, using makeup by Kevyn Aucoin Beauty@
VivianaMartin and hair product by Living Proof and G3; model: Brianna Russo/Wilhelmina Model Mgmt.

Ecco sneaker’s DriTan tanning process dramatically reduces waste water and chemicals, COS linen dress, No Nonsense socks, rings by WXYZ Jewelry, Metrix Jewelry and Rainbow Unicorn Birthday Surprise.

Birkenstock vegan leather slides with recycled cork footbed, COS dress, Falke socks, rings by Metrix Jewelry and Rainbow Unicorn Birthday Surprise.

Sperry boat shoe with Bionic recycled plastic upper. PETA-approved sandal by Bearpaw with Pinatex upper derived from pineapple, cork-infused midsole and natural rubber outsole.

Jute upper slip-ons by Merrell feature recycled laces, 50-percent recycled footbeds and 30-percent recycled Vibram outsoles, COS jacket, Nicholas K dress, socks by No Nonsense, rings by WXYZ Jewelry, Metrix Jewelry and Rainbow Unicorn Birthday Surprise.

BC Footwear sandal with braided rope made from cutting room scraps, Smythe blouse, Not Just A Label jumpsuit, rings by Metrix Jewelry and Rainbow Unicorn Birthday Surprise.

Top to bottom: Vegan sneaker by Saola features recycled PET knit upper and natural cork and Bloom algae foam insole. Twisted X EcoTWX loafer upper made from recycled plastic water bottles.

Opposite: Ugandan-made fair trade wrap sandal by Sseko, Nicholas K top, Uniqlo pants and socks, rings by Nina Berenato and Rainbow Unicorn Birthday Surprise.

Opposite: Reef sandal with straps made from 100- percent recycled plastic bottles, Hanh Merriman dress and rings by Nina Berenato and Rainbow Unicorn Birthday Surprise.

Cross-strap wedge by Timberland features Leather Working Group certified tannery leather, Nicholas K dress, Ovcio scarf, necklace and rings by WXYZ Jewelry, Metrix Jewelry and Rainbow Unicorn Birthday Surprise.

The December 2023 Issue

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