Say goodbye to harmful chemicals and update your spring/summer wardrobe with designs from these six eco-friendly Boston boutiques
Orange hues are all the rage this season, as seen in this set from Reformation.
ASH & ROSE
This Boston-based online shop is all about artisan-made and fair trade products sourced from local and global brands, including tonlé, a zero-waste, ethically made Cambodian line. Ash & Rose also designs and produces its own in-house collections in Framingham, featuring luxury fabrics like cashmere, velvet and silk. As the weather gets warmer, consider shopping pieces like the Strawberry Field dress, a trendy yet classy look with an oval neckline and boho puff sleeves. ashandrose.com
DECEMBER THIEVES
At December Thieves, owner Lana Barakat only selects handmade or naturally sourced items from independent global designers who follow small-batch manufacturing processes. The store is a one-stop shop, with apparel ranging from dresses to jackets and accessories including sandals, slides and crossbody bags. Currently, the boutique is carrying limited quantities of clothes by Italian designer Barbara Bologna. Her blue and green tunics, strap-detail half dress and sheer printed blouse are stylish additions for anyone’s spring/summer closet. 51 & 53 Charles St., 857.239.9149, decemberthieves.com
FRAME
With a location on Newbury Street, high-end American lifestyle brand FRAME brings its ethos of eco-conscious luxury to Boston. Using biodegradable denim, ethically harvested silk and organic cotton, the company sees sustainability as the future of fashion. Its new arrivals include classic denim styles and figure-skimming dresses. Rejoice in a splash of green from its Grass Green collection, featuring a midi-length cami dress, shirred cotton puff-sleeve top and more. 156 Newbury St., 857.496.5810, framestore.com
PARIDAEZ
If you’ve ever had to lug around multiple changes of clothes to transition from work to workout to night out, Paridaez might just offer the solution you’ve been waiting for. Using only locally sourced and produced materials to reduce its carbon footprint, designer Allison Daroie offers minimalist styles perfect for every activity. The Starling crop top, which ties as a halter and one-shoulder, can easily be dressed up for work and dinner or dressed down for the gym. 321 Newbury St., 617.835.5396, paridaez.com
REFORMATION
Made exclusively in its L.A. factory from low-impact materials, rescued deadstock fabrics and repurposed vintage clothing, Reformation releases new, limited-edition collections every week. Peruse springtime looks like elegant floral dresses with side slits or ruffled hems and a swanky sunny denim two-piece set with a cropped tank and high-rise, wide-leg jeans. 353 Newbury St., 857.245.6636, thereformation.com
SHINE
Situated in Newburyport, this boutique offers styles from a carefully curated list of brands that share owner Erin Postl’s passion for sustainability. Beat the heat with Postl’s handselected assortment of light and bright tops and dresses. If you’re looking for a breezy fit, consider the gorgeous Emerson Fry India sundress, and if you want something a little more trendy, we recommend the black-and-white cheetah shirt dress that comes with a removable waist sash for multiple looks. 28 State St., Newburyport, 978.255.7264, shinenewburyport.com
Photography by: Courtesy of Reformation
