1. A rare collection of jewels, all the way from Paris to Parnell
For those with a discerning eye and a passion for rare objets d’art, a highly covetable selection of designer vintage jewellery by Love and Object is now available at Faradays — featuring treasures by Givenchy, Yves Saint Laurent, and Celine.
Founder of Love and Object and co-founder & creative director at Faradays, Constance von Dadelszen, says: “we have launched with a divine couture collection direct from Paris – it’s an offering that feels even more special at the moment, being one of the few touch points currently available to Europe. Each piece is especially selected by me for its rarity, beauty and impeccable condition.”
Our selection of model and friend of the brand, Sakura Matches, was also intentional for the launch of our first edit for Faradays – having worked for us since launch in 2013, Sakura was our very first model, and to now see her in some of the finest vintage jewels we have uncovered to date especially for Faradays feels like a full circle moment.”
Discover the collection at faradays.store/love-and-object.
2. Jeans that can be re-made, again and again
The 501 ‘designed for circularity’ jean is Levi’s most sustainable 501 jean ever, made in partnership with Swedish company Renewcell. Created with organic cotton and post-consumer recycled denim, the jean is fully recyclable, speaking to both the enduring nature of the 501 and Levi’s commitment to moving towards more circular products and practices.
Parts of the garment that would normally be made from synthetic fibers –like polyester pocketing, threads, and labels, have been replaced with 100% cotton alternatives. The result is a ‘new jean made from old jeans’ that has the potential to be re-made again and again.
“We are still early stages in apparel’s move towards real circularity, which is so necessary given how consumptive and wasteful this industry can be,” says Paul Dillinger, Levi’s vice president of design innovation.
“By producing our signature jean, the 501®, with recycled content and in a way that makes them recyclable, we’re hoping to show ourselves and the industry that it really can be done, and that we can deliver more sustainable product that saves resources, still looks great, and meets the highest quality standards.”
Shop the women’s 501 ‘designed for circularity’ in ‘stoneware’ and ‘first wash’ colourways here, and the men’s in ‘fresh start stf’ and ‘first wash’ here.
3. A home fragrance with its own curated playlist
Wellington-based couple Tamara and Christopher Tubbs have devised an indulgent range of soy candles and diffusers that come with a curated playlist inspired by the origin of the perfume.
Hivern’s debut range pays homage to places and experiences across the globe, including florists in Le Marais, Seminyak incense rituals, and poolside bellinis in Ibiza.
Each scent comes with a curated playlist by Christopher, who is also a DJ, to amplify the aroma and enhance the subconscious meditation found in the ritual of lighting a candle.
“For us, lighting a candle and listening to music is a very special and personal pleasure,” says Christopher.
“Sometimes it’s the simple things that positively transform our spaces and moods and act as a reminder to slow down and be present in these moments”.
The Hivern range is available at Father Rabbit Select in Newmarket and online at fatherrabbit.com.
4. A significant milestone for Emma Lewisham
Beauty brand Emma Lewisham is officially B Corporation (B Corp) certified, meaning that it has met a high standard of social and environmental performance and public transparency. A global certification, only 43 businesses in Aotearoa are certified B Corp, and Emma Lewisham joins Ethique as the second local cosmetic brand to achieve this standard. Globally, other B Corp accredited brands include Kester Black (Australia), Aēsop (Australia), and Sunday Riley (United States).
Emma Lewisham’s sustainability efforts have already garnered an endorsement from Dr Jane Goodall, with the brand publicly releasing its IP for its 100% circular designed product packaging last year. For the future, Emma Lewisham has set the audacious goal of cutting its carbon footprint to zero by 2023.
Read about Emma Lewisham’s sustainability strategy at emmalewisham.com/pages/sustainability.
5. A way to recycle your precious metals
As much as we love wearing jewellery, sometimes we fall out of love with a style, lose one half of an earring pair, or desire space for a new piece. This is why Zoe & Morgan has established a ‘Circularity System’ — if you have an old Zoe & Morgan piece you no longer wear, you can bring it back for $50 store credit.
A simple solution to unnecessary waste, the system allows Zoe & Morgan to melt down and reuse the metals, continuing the journey to craft new jewellery while leaving nothing to waste.
Discover more at zoeandmorgan.com/nz/journal/circularity-system.
