Just like that it hits you. Autumn. Often with freezing temperatures over night and/or cold winds that instantly remind you what it was like being cold to the bone. But autumn also means gorgeous colours in parks and forests as well as yummy Sunday lunches in cosy pubs after crisp walks amongst fallen leaves. And it means that it’s time to put aside summer gear in favour of clothing and accessories that will keep you warm to ensure you can enjoy the outside and the above mentioned activities.
Below is a conscious edit with some of my current favourites that would ensure cosiness, as well as style.
Top left: This recycled cashmere jumper by Eileen Fisher is made from factory leftovers that have been spun into cashmere (yarn meets the Global Recycle Standard). Eileen Fisher is also the largest women’s fashion company to certify as a B Corp, monitoring its impact on people and the planet, and the company has launched environmental initiatives such as Green Eileen and Remade in the USA.
Top right: When autumn arrives but you still want to be able to wear some of your smarter skirts for work or parties, tights are your only way out. But with two billion pairs of tights produced each year, often only worn once before they break, we end up with an awful amount of poorly made and cheap non-biodegradable waste. Tights are also made from nylon yarn, created from an environmentally harmful petroleum-based manufacturing process, so really, we probably should try to avoid them. But there’s hope. Swedish Stockings are produced from recycled yarn and their factories use environmentally friendly dyes, post-dyeing water treatment, and solar power.
Bottom left: A good pair of boots is essential for autumn and these from Matt & Nat are perfect, and made from vegan leather (PU).
Bottom right: Another key piece for autumn is the cosy scarf to keep you warm – this one is from Cosi Cashmere, with materials sourced from sustainable producers, handwoven in Nepal and Tibet by locally based artisans.