Nāo Ayurveda

Ayurvedic beauty products specially formulated with your specific dosha in mind. Nourishing and extra moisturing oils for Vata’s dry skin, cooling and gentle oils for the sensitive skin common with Pitta, a light detoxing blend for oily prone Kapha and a Tridoshic blend to address combination skin. Founder Kiera Kent is a board certified Ayurvedic practitioner and healer with a practice based in New York. She specializes in holistic nutrition, natural skincare, energy medicine, as well as Ayurvedic prenatal and postpartum care. The line includes body oils, serums, lip balm, eye cream, toner, hair care and more.

*most products are vegan. Nāo Ayurveda was formally Sundara Holistic.

New York, NY  

www.naoayurveda.com

Instagram @naoayurveda

Learn more about Ayurvedic Medicine  here

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HfS Collective

Hipsters For Sisters is a sustainable line of bags designed by mother and daughter duo Debra and Rachel Denniston. Their signature styles are hands free, worn at the hip, like a chic update to the Fanny Pack. The concept was created by Debra (mother) after years of frustration and shoulder pain associated with heavy bags. She also wanted to simplify "If men can get through their days with only the contents of their pockets, women can too." Their belt bags are just the right size for the essentials, for days when life requires you to carry a little more, they also design some beautiful larger cross body styles. All bags are made using sustainable, Eco and animal friendly materials, such as fabrics made from recycled materials, hemp, cork and Pinatex.

Los Angeles, CA

www.hfscollective.com

Instagram @thehfscollective

*Photos provided by HfS

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Galamaar

This sustainable swimwear line constructs their pieces using a nylon fabric made from recycled fishing nets. Fishing nets account for an estimated 10% of the oceans pollution, cleaning them up and repurposing them is vital. We love the idea of taking harmful waste from the ocean and turning it into a beautiful suit to be enjoyed at the beach. The styles are cut to flatter the form, classic pieces with a twist. They blend modern and vintage detailing with a chic color palette.

Los Angeles, CA

www.galamaar.com

Instagram @galamaar

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I Like It Here Club

A jewelry line for the daydreamers, storytellers and adventurers. Jessie Yeager designs her line using all recycled metals and conflict free stones. The pieces are fabricated either in Yeagers home studio, NYC (metal casting) or Rhode Island (metal plating). We love the beautiful styles and the inspiring story behind the brands name (read here).

Wilmington NC

www.ilikeithereclub.com

Instagram @ilikeithereclub

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Sage & Stone

Delicious small batch, hand blended teas made from an assortment of organic herbs and mushrooms. A couple of our favorites; Heart Herbal Tea, made from hibiscus, ginger, rose hips, stevia leaf, orange peel, rose petals and hawthorn leaf (try this one iced, its perfect) and Awaken Black Tea, an uplifting mix of cornflowers, chaga + cordyceps mushrooms, vanilla bean and black tea. Not only is their packaging beautiful to look at but it is also Eco friendly, they use recyclable containers, compostable tea bags and a biodegradable wrap to seal in freshness, additionally 1% of proceeds are donated to environmental conservation efforts.

Marina Del Rey, CA

www.sageandstonetea.com

Instagram @sageandstonetea

where Mountains Meet

The name comes from a quote by 19th century author William Blake “Great things are done where men and mountains meet. This is not done by jostling in the street.” It is also a nod to the designers love of nature, the Pacific Northwest and the Rocky Mountains. Their fabrication is exquisite, flawless french seams give the pieces a clean elegant finish. wMM partners with global artisans on a selection of their fabrics and everything is constructed in NYC, along with responsible sourcing they also use Eco friendly fabrics like organic cotton and 100% silk. The style is a refined take on conscious designs. Bold, artistic and high fashion while still retaining a sense of ease and effortlessness, making the pieces wonderfully wearable.

*This brand is currently exploring new frontiers and no longer selling their collection through their website, when we know more we will update. In the meantime, if you come across their pieces in a boutique or second hand snatch them up!

New York, NY

www.wheremountainsmeet.com

Instagram @wheremountainsmeet

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Elisha Marie

Inspired by organic details found in nature, the pieces have a minimal, geometric feel while still remaining soft and feminine. Elisha uses recycled metals and conflict free stones for her thoughtfully handcrafted jewelry. Pictured above is the Siren Trois Ring in recycled sterling silver.

Austin, TX

www.elisha-marie.com

Instagram @elishamariejewelry

*Also available through Amazon here.

Poppy and Someday

Natural skincare products made in the heart of Laurel Canyon, concocted by herbalist and Ayurvedic practitioner Kari Jansen. She uses primarily native plants and never any synthetics or preservatives. Kari combines her love of gardening, wildcrafting and herbology, tapping into the healing properties of plants and creating wonderful products straight from mother nature.

Los Angeles, CA

www.poppyandsomeday.com

Instagram @poppyandsomeday

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Sugar Candy Mountain

I typically use my own words to describe brands, but this description from Sugar Candy Mountain was so lovely I had to include it "Sugar Candy Mountain was created out of a desire for a confluence of comfort, beauty, and community. It is a reference Orwell made to Heaven, but in our sense, a Heaven of nature and community that can be lived-in and brought from Big Sur to Manhattan. It is generated from the ideals of radical creativity, revolutionary beauty, and a future that is self-sustaining."
The company makes their pieces with natural fabrics, an beautiful attention to detail and a deep care for community and our planet.

Los Angeles, CA

www.sugarcandymtn.com

Instagram @sugar_candy_mountain

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*Images by Jamie Arrigo

It Is Well L.A.

Beautiful garments with a wonderful cause, 10% of their proceeds are donated to a charitable organization who provides clean water wells to communities in need. Hence the name, well made clothing with a mission to help provide drinking water (wells). The designs are minimal and wearable with a unique attention to detail that makes them perfect wardrobe staples. Constructed with high quality fabrics, they feel great against the skin (we especially love their cotton gauze). 

Los Angeles, CA

www.itiswellla.com

Instagram @itiswellla

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Moona Star

Feminine, bohemian pieces with a retro Stevie Nicks feel, think long lace caftans and vintage lace dusters. Designer Monica Zaidman strives for a zero waste manufacturing process, utilizing deadstock and sustainable fabrics to cut down on environmental impact. The company was born in Topanga and possesses the free spirited, mountain vibe that the town is known for. As for the name "she is dancing through this world guided by the moon and stars."

Los Angeles, CA

www.moonastar.com

Instagram @moonastarclothing

Rowsie Vain

Natural skincare crafted in Ojai California by Whitney Morales. We are particularly fond of her oil blends (Rise/Shine stole our hearts) these beautiful little oils are housed in glass bottles with dried flowers. Gorgeous to look at and they feel/smell wonderful on the skin. Our next favorites would be the Mama and Baby Moon oils, as well as the delicious Cafe Reve exfoliate. As a note a few of their products contain preservatives however they are high quality, responsibly sourced and used in minimal amounts, their purpose is to prevent mold and preserve the integrity of the products. If you prefer to avoid these, Rowsie Vain still has a lovely selection of products without them.

Ojai, CA

www.rowsievain.com

Instagram @rowsievain

Everli

Inspired by nature and the calm that it brings, this minimal jewelry line uses recycled metals and conflict free stones. They also recycle their leftover metal scraps. The simple earthy styles make the pieces incredibly wearable yet unique. Pictured is the Balance Necklace in sterling silver.

Manhattan, NY

www.everlijewelry.com

Instagram @everli.jewelry

Catzorange

Natural cotton rope coiled and sewn into beautiful bags, each piece is made in their Brooklyn studio. They have recently expanded their styles to include totes with resin handles. These are in addition to their bucket bag (pictured) and the circle tote. All of which come in multiple size options, the bags are minimal, functional and simply gorgeous.

Brooklyn, NY

www.catzorange.com

Instagram @catzorange

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Veronica Carrillo

Hand crafted statement pieces formed using the lost wax carving technique, ethically sourced stones, plus recycled and certified green metals. Veronica makes every piece by hand in NYC, using the worlds of art and spirituality as her inspiration. Along with her namesake line she also does custom orders and runs her lifestyle shop www.spiritualboho.com.

Manhattan, NY

www.veronicacarrillojewelry.co

Instagram @veronicacarrillojewelry

Flora Poste Studio

Hand dyed items for the home + scarves + bandanas + swaddles and more. Made using the Japanese Shibori technique and low impact dyes. We love the ultra soft feel of the cotton flour sack material used for the tea towels + napkins.

Philadelphia, PA

www.florapostestudio.com

Instagram @florapostestudio

Anima Mundi Herbals

An apothecary utilizing ancient formulas to create tonics, elixirs and body care of all sorts. Founder and herbalist Adriana Ayales is a Costa Rican native who uses her knowledge of central and south American medicinal herbs to concoct healing products. Ingredients are sourced from the local indigenous people to insure sustainable harvesting and to help preserve their culture + environment.

Brooklyn, NY

www.animamundiherbals.com

Instagram @animamundiherbals

Bright Star & Buffalo

A mother and daughter duo forging metal in the desert. Bright Star & Buffalo was born from a desire to practice creativity daily and to hand forge pieces with intent. Kelsey (the mother) has 40+ years of experience working with metals. While Natalie (the daughter) studied liberal and fine arts, then went on to work in varying design fields (jewelry, interior, theater set). They use recycled or repurposed metals, resuse their scraps and work with cruelty free and gathered materials, implementing sustainable practices all along the way. We adore their wall hangings and brass hooks (pictured above).

Paulden, AZ

www.brightstarandbuffalo.com

Instagram @brightstarandbuffalo

Recreation

Artfully created screen prints, soft Eco friendly fabrics (organic cotton + hemp) and a 1960's mod vibe. I love the abstract patterns and unique cut outs, as well as designer Andrea Vence's dedication to mindful production.

Los Angeles, CA

www.recreation-ca.com

Instagram @recreation_hq

Sankat

One of my favorite discoveries this year, 100% natural vegetable tanned leather goods, not only does this mean that the leather is free of toxic chemicals but it forms a natural patina over time +  softens beautifully. Sankat makes bags, wallets, belts, homewares, the most perfect camera strap and more using leather. Plus a collection of wood work accented with leather, like their Nuez Serving board (equipt with a leather strap handle).

San Clemente, CA

www.sankatco.com

Instagram @sankatco