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NEW TO YOU There is so much to be excited about at eco.spirit this season! There are some very special vintage pieces being showcased, a new interactive blog, “The Movement” and a call for new and emerging collaborators.
By Kristen Johnson Photos Evan Ceretti
M any people are becoming interested in secondhand shopping for environmental reasons, but really, vintage has always been in. “We are showcasing some hand- selected, truly vintage pieces. It is a passion both of us share, and it is a form of sustainability and recycling,” say founder Kimberley Milette and Partner Viena Jayde Ålander of the new Naturally Canada Emporium. “It is always nice to be able to do things that you love, that are also helping the environment, even if it is in a small way. Every little step is certainly part of a larger picture,” adds Ålander. While all of the vintage pieces are special, there is one shining star of the bunch. Up for auction is an original Paco Rabanne metal bustier with a lam è skirt from the 1960s. “My mother purchased the piece at a
1960 s Vintage Paco Rabanne metal bustier
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